C-5 Airlift Squadrons (IF)

C-5 Airlift Squadrons (IF) under the Air Force's Research, Development, Test & Evaluation budget activity, aims to enhance the capabilities of the C-5M aircraft fleet. The program focuses on two main efforts: Project 671307 involves replacing multi-functional controls and display units to mitigate obsolescence and ensure compliance with civil airspace access mandates. Project 671308 supports modernization efforts for the Next Generation Airlift (NGAL) concept, conducting capability studies and developing future solutions for combat obsolescence and safety of flight issues. The program also includes funding for necessary civilian pay expenses related to managing and delivering C-5 modernization capabilities.

The specific goals of this budget line item include maintaining fleet availability and achieving wartime mission requirements by enhancing the C-5M aircraft's multi-functional controls and display units. Additionally, the program aims to address obsolescence issues, improve safety of flight, and enhance reliability, availability, and maintainability. The NGAL project seeks to determine requirements and technologies for a next-generation airlift family of systems through initial capability studies. The funding supports various activities such as software development, cyber security measures, testing, installation, spares procurement, Systems Integration Lab support, and other program-related costs.