The current service-centric approach to bare base capability has produced capability overlaps and logistics inefficiencies. The two primary bare base systems-the Air Force Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources (BEAR) and the Army Force Provider-have limited interoperability. In recent conflicts, the lack of joint doctrine or joint bare base architecture has hampered the ability of the services to achieve fully operational forward locations within a satisfactory length of time. The current approach to bare base operations is at odds with Department of Defense (DOD) transformation plans, which...