An Historical Development of the Organizational Structure of Air Force Civil Engineering Prime Base Engineer Emergency Forces (BEEF) from 1964 to 1978

Abstract

This thesis provides a detailed history and analysis of the organizational structure of Air Force Civil Engineering (AFCE) Prime Base Engineer Emergency Forces (BEEF) from its beginning in 1964 to its first restructuring in 1978. The research covers both primary and secondary documents on AFCE. The findings are presented in four chapters: 1) the rational behind the Prime BEEF organizational structure as defined by the factors considered by the Project Prime BEEF study group is discussed; 2) the structure and mission of each of the five Prime BEEF teams is outlined; 3) the experiences with the Prime BEEF organizational structure in Santo Domingo, Vietnam, and selected natural disasters are described and analyzed; and 4) the conclusions and lessons learned are presented. Following a summary of recommendations, the results that AFCE planners design a Prime BEEF organizational structure which allows for flexibility, logistics supportability, and unit integrity are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA187914

Entities

People

  • Ronald D. Marlin

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Administrative Personnel
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Civil Engineering
  • Employment
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Lessons Learned
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • Natural Disasters
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Warfare
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