Avionics testing in the military bare-base environment

The bare-base support environment for avionics is examined with emphasis on the units to be tested, operator sheltering, unsupplied duration, portable vs. semiportable equipment, and the criteria necessary for testing current and developing avionics. The multisquadron intermediate-level test equipment is compared with the requirements arising from the deployment of small numbers (6-10) of aircraft in forward areas. Data derived from the Air-Force Coronet Warrior exercise is presented to demonstrate actual testing requirements for avionics equipment, as projected onto the bare-base support task