This spectrum includes war to operations other than war. In addition, this reserach determined ideas to modify the current training and focus of the various training programs. The basing system includes infrastructure, people, materiel, and information needed to sustain the weapons system and the weapons support system. Thus, people, specifically the training proficiency of those people, is a critical element in determining the Air Force s capability. With the breakup of the Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact, the strategic environment has changed so dramatically the United States military is no longer facing a single enemy.
Many individuals also consider the United States the world s only remaining superpower.
This study attempts to answer three questions regarding training proficiency of AFCE Prime BEEF personnel. This study used a three step approach to answer these questions. First was to investigate historical development of AFCE Prime BEEF teams. Focus was on typical taskings they encountered in contingency environments and training received to prepare them for those taskings. Second was to interview AFCE Prime BEEF contingency team leadership who deployed with teams over the past seven to eight years.