After completing an airfield seizure, CPT Curry needs to assess whether or not he can land his equipment and sustain air supply from his location for up to two weeks. Evaluate an airfield given an in-place soil with an airfield index of 7. Does it support a C-130 and how many passes can it sustain? Explain your answer. While in the process of preparing for his first lift of supplies, a previously unidentified UXO detonates on the airfield, causing a large crater on the runway. In detail, describe the steps required to assess if the airfield is still operational and any necessary steps to complete repairs. Superior answers will demonstrate understanding of more than one technique for Airfield Damage Repair.
CPT Curry is informed that he needs to extend the life of the airfield for up to 5,000 passes from a C-17 in order to facilitate longer term use. What should he do? Support any conclusions with the necessary calculations.