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File: 111396_aacvt_05.txton 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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