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

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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 todays global marketplace and maintains its strategic relevancy within DoD.

Author(s):
Hannah, Fredrick J.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Research paper
Supplementary Note:
Strategy Research Project.
Pagination:
0032

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*AIR FORCE, *ARMY, *COST EFFECTIVENESS, *HISTORY, *MILITARY PERSONNEL, *RETAIL, *SUPPLIES, BENEFITS, COMPETITION, CUSTOMER SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, FAMILY MEMBERS, FEDERAL LAW, MISSIONS, OVERSEAS, REGULATIONS, SAVINGS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Economics and Cost Analysis, Military Forces and Organizations, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
*ARMY AND AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE, *GOODS AND SERVICES, *RELEVANCY, MILITARY POST EXCHANGES, MORALE WELFARE AND RECREATION PROGRAMS, SUTLERS, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, COMPETITIVENESS
Report Date:
2011 Mar 24
Creation Date:
2012 Jun 13