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O Papel de uma Aviação Ligeira do Exército nas Forças Nacionais Destacadas: MINUSCA
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André, Mónica Dias
Abstract(s)
A investigação em apreço, subordinada ao tema “O Papel de uma Aviação Ligeira do Exército nas Forças Nacionais Destacadas: MINUSCA”, visa a análise do papel das aeronaves neste tipo de missões, destacando as suas capacidades e limitações, e da necessidade de reativação da Aviação Ligeira no Exército Português em apoio à Missão Multidimensional Integrada das Nações Unidas para a Estabilização da República Centro-Africana (MINUSCA), explicitando as vantagens e possibilidades associadas a este processo.
A metodologia empregue nesta investigação caracteriza-se por uma metodologia qualitativa, recorrendo ao método do estudo de caso para trabalhar todas as evidências recolhidas. O presente trabalho utilizou duas fontes de dados para obter essas evidências, nomeadamente, documentação oficial e onze entrevistas semiestruturadas. Posteriormente, procedeu-se à sua triangulação, permitindo obter as conclusões necessárias para dar resposta ao problema de investigação. O trabalho de campo durou cerca de dois meses, realizando-se essencialmente na Academia Militar, no Estado Maior do Exército, e no Comando da Forças Terrestres.
Os resultados obtidos no final deste trabalho evidenciaram a aplicabilidade dos helicópteros no Teatro de Operações da MINUSCA, revelando capacidades únicas na satisfação das necessidades impostas pelo território e pela ameaça existente. Contudo, o seu emprego na República Centro-Africana demonstrou algumas limitações no âmbito das características das aeronaves e da interoperabilidade com outros contingentes, sendo a questão da diferença doutrinária considerada a mais significativa. No que diz respeito à reativação da Aviação Ligeira no Exército Português, esta revela-se uma iniciativa estratégica que pode fomentar avanços significativos nas capacidades operacionais e na defesa nacional, contudo, também enfrenta desafios financeiros e operacionais. Assim, a criação de uma unidade de helicópteros torna-se essencial para maximizar os benefícios e mitigar os desafios emergentes, pelo que o sucesso desta iniciativa implica alcançar um consenso político e organizacional que permita uma integração eficaz e eficiente das novas capacidades aéreas nas operações terrestres, fortalecendo a posição de Portugal no cenário internacional de defesa e segurança.
The research in question, under the theme “The Role of Light Army Aviation in the Detached National Forces: MINUSCA”, aims to analyze the role of aircraft in this type of missions, highlighting their capabilities and limitations, and the need to reactivate the Light Aviation in the Portuguese Army in support of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), explaining the advantages and possibilities associated with this process. The methodology used in this investigation is characterized by a qualitative methodology, using the case study method to work on all the evidence collected. The present work used two data sources to obtain this evidence, namely, official documentation and eleven semi-structured interviews. Subsequently, triangulation was carried out, allowing the necessary conclusions to be obtained to answer the research problem. The fieldwork lasted around two months, taking place essentially at the Military Academy, at the Army General Staff, and at the Land Forces Command. The results obtained at the end of this work highlighted the applicability of helicopters in the MINUSCA Area of Operation (AOO), revealing unique capabilities in meeting the needs imposed by the territory and the existing threat, namely, transport and logistical support, reconnaissance and escort, close air support and medical evacuation. However, its use in the Central African Republic (CAR) demonstrated some limitations in terms of aircraft characteristics and interoperability with other contingents, with the issue of doctrinal differences being considered the most significant. Regarding the reactivation of light aviation in the Portuguese Army, this proves to be a strategic initiative that can promote significant advances in operational capabilities and national defense, however, it also faces financial and operational challenges. Therefore, the creation of a well-trained and equipped helicopter unit becomes essential to maximize benefits and mitigate emerging challenges, so the success of this initiative implies reaching a political and organizational consensus that allows for an effective and efficient integration of new capabilities. aerial operations in land operations, strengthening Portugal's position in the international defense and security scenario.
The research in question, under the theme “The Role of Light Army Aviation in the Detached National Forces: MINUSCA”, aims to analyze the role of aircraft in this type of missions, highlighting their capabilities and limitations, and the need to reactivate the Light Aviation in the Portuguese Army in support of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), explaining the advantages and possibilities associated with this process. The methodology used in this investigation is characterized by a qualitative methodology, using the case study method to work on all the evidence collected. The present work used two data sources to obtain this evidence, namely, official documentation and eleven semi-structured interviews. Subsequently, triangulation was carried out, allowing the necessary conclusions to be obtained to answer the research problem. The fieldwork lasted around two months, taking place essentially at the Military Academy, at the Army General Staff, and at the Land Forces Command. The results obtained at the end of this work highlighted the applicability of helicopters in the MINUSCA Area of Operation (AOO), revealing unique capabilities in meeting the needs imposed by the territory and the existing threat, namely, transport and logistical support, reconnaissance and escort, close air support and medical evacuation. However, its use in the Central African Republic (CAR) demonstrated some limitations in terms of aircraft characteristics and interoperability with other contingents, with the issue of doctrinal differences being considered the most significant. Regarding the reactivation of light aviation in the Portuguese Army, this proves to be a strategic initiative that can promote significant advances in operational capabilities and national defense, however, it also faces financial and operational challenges. Therefore, the creation of a well-trained and equipped helicopter unit becomes essential to maximize benefits and mitigate emerging challenges, so the success of this initiative implies reaching a political and organizational consensus that allows for an effective and efficient integration of new capabilities. aerial operations in land operations, strengthening Portugal's position in the international defense and security scenario.
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Apoio às operações Aviação ligeira MINUSCA Forças Nacionais destacadas Detached nactional forces Light aviation Support for operations