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on the performance of F-16 avionics and the amount of airlift (one
C-5 aircraft per sguadron) required to move an AIS, LGM decided to
deploy only one AIS per base vice the normal one per squadron.
Housing the large computer test station type ILM in tbe theater
posed very few problems. Some avionics ILM test stations were
deployed in mobile NAV Air shelters, with the only limiting factors
being large airlift requirements and requirement for a heavy lift
forklift. Other aircraft Avionics test stations were housed in
Harvest Falcon temper tents and general purpose shelters, and host
nation facilities. Bare base avionics ILM in Harvest Falcon assets
was as efficient as ILM housed in permanent facilities and mobile
shelters. Some additional ECM ILM were later added to support the
high number of combat sorties. This was not unexpected and was
easily integrated into existing ILM facilities. A mobile Precision
Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) was established at Riyedh
to service the entire theater. This lab located at the crossroads
of intra-theater airlift proved highly successful in supporting Air
Force and many Army and Marine requirements. An additional lab was
available for theater deployment, but was not required. During the
Phase II plus-up, USCENTAF built a bare base in central Saudi
Arabia. This location became home to the largest operational
tactical wing in the AOR, LGM was involved in all aspects of the
planning process. Once aircraft composition for this desolate
location was determined, LGM established an ILM support plan and
tailoring of individual support packages. The F15E with its all
weather capable LANTIRN system proved invaluable in its first ever
operational test. The F117 with state-of-the-art stealth
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