The Newest Air Force Core Function

<p>This paper analyzes current Air Force BP strategy using a Doctrine Organization Training Material Leadership and education Personnel and Facilities (DOTMLPF) methodology to find service capability gaps in this core function. In contrast to the DOTMLPF studies in the acquisition community to define -- needed capabilities to guide the development of affordable systems [or material (emphasis added)] this paper explores non-material solutions by investigating the current state of BP doctrine organizations training leadership personnel and facilities. Each chapter of this paper discusses one or a combination of DOTMLPF factors and at the end of each section proposes conclusions at the end of each section. In the paper's final chapter this author presents a series of recommendations to enhance future BP capabilities in this new Air Force core function.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>