Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES): Its Relevance

Abstract

Throughout an era of constant changes in global dynamics, technology, personnel reductions, base realignments, significant budget deficits, and growing commercial retail competitors, many people within the Department of Defense (DoD) have questioned the relevance of the Army and Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES). This Strategic Research Project (SRP) explores this issue through analysis of its governing statutes and regulations, its strategic mission, and the benefits it provides to its clientele. It also considers whether competitive commercial retailers could better serve the military community. The paper demonstrates that AAFES is a competitive retailer in today's global marketplace and maintains its strategic relevancy within DoD.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 24, 2011
Accession Number
ADA559976

Entities

People

  • Fredrick J. Hannah

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Air Force
  • Communities
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Families (Human)
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Families
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Recreation
  • Regulations
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Industrial Economics
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control