USAF Civil Engineering Prime Beef Organizations, 1978-1987; Refining the Readiness Posture
Abstract
This thesis reviews the origins, impacts, and implications of four Air Force Civil Engineering (AFCE) Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) organizational structures from 1978 to 1987. Literature review and interview performance were the two primary methods employed to assess the present state of the Prime BEEF (PB) program; the study examined the issues in United States Air Force (USAF) use of the PB program for present and future combat engineering deployment and employment. The research process, along with the results of a review of the thesis by AFCE professionals, indicated that the Prime BEEF concept has benefitted from reconfiguration and is presently more diverse and adaptable than ever before. While the present posture is not as applicable to the few specific combat scenarios that influences earlier alignments, it appears that the new Combat Support program is a successful attempt to prepare for the volatile battlefield of today and the rapidly evolving technology of tomorrow. The text of this thesis reviews many origins and possible applications of today's Prime BEEF organization, indicating that this AFCE program has been refined successfully and is ready for use in many future problem-solving roles.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA201539
Entities
People
- Stephen M. Gillette
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology