During July 1963, flight tests were performed by the USAF Fighter Weapons School (TR+D Division), Nellis AFB, Nevada, to develop a system for the aerial delivery of photographic prints from the F-100 and F-105 type aircraft. The test was perfermed in three phases - functional, ballistic, and tactics and technique phase which consisted of a total of sixty-one drops. The finalized aerial delivery system consisted of a modified dart target recovery chute canister with the pilot chute of an F-105 drag chute attached. A modified LAU-10/A Zuni Rocket Launcher was used to carry and launch the delivery containers. The aerial delivery system was successful up to 400 KIAS at a minimum release altitude of 50 feet. Optimum drop conditions are 300 to 350 KIAS at a release altitude of 50 to 100 feet above ground level. Releases within these conditions assure recoverability and reusability of the delivery containers. Present low-level weapons delivery techniques are applicable for releasing the delivery containers from both the F-100 and the F-105D. (Author).

This study investigates the potential benefits associated with altering the flow in which the F-16 Division (WSF) of the USAF Weapons School executes their flying and academic syllabus. It analyzes the potential for increased instructional quality within the F-16 Division as a result of syllabus flow alterations. The F-16 Division of the USAF Weapons School currently executes two twelve-man student classes per calendar year. Their mission is to produce weapons instructors who possess the knowledge and skills necessary to provide weapons and weapons-related systems, and tactics expertise at the squadron, wing, and headquarters level. These graduates are highly trained in communications skills and effective instructional techniques both in the academic and flying environment. They are well versed in the structure and policies of the Combat Air Force and can interface with all elements to bring about effective combat ready forces. This study analyzes the current F-16 Division flying and academic syllabus flow for training and instructional shortfalls. It proposes a revised flying and academic syllabus flow designed to increase student learning, reduce student-based attrition, increase flying event continuity, and maximize student academic retention and application throughout its execution. These benefits are necessary given the comprehensive nature of the F-16 Division's mission, their finite training cycle allotment. and the ever-increasing repertoire of F-16 weapons systems and missions.