Military Bases

Military Bases PDF

Author: Barry W. Holman

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1998-06-01

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780788179198

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DoD submitted a report on the costs and savings attributable to the rounds of base realignments and closures (BRAC) conducted between 1988 and 1995 and on the need, if any, for additional BRAC rounds. This report assesses individual reporting topics, including the costs and savings of prior BRAC rounds and estimated costs and savings of future BRAC rounds, the impact of prior BRAC rounds on military capabilities, excess capacity, base reuse and economic recovery of communities affected by BRAC actions, and processes DoD would use to select bases for closure or realignment should further BRAC rounds be authorized.

Military bases lessons learned from prior base closure rounds : report to the Congress

Military bases lessons learned from prior base closure rounds : report to the Congress PDF

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Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 1428978623

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This report focuses on lessons learned from the base realignment and closure rounds held in 1988,1991,1993, and 1995. We undertook this work so that a systematic assessment of experiences would be available should the Department of Defense (DOD) request and Congress authorize additional base closure rounds. In transmitting the results of the 1997 Defense Quadrennial Review to Congress on May 19,1997, the Secretary of Defense stated his intent to ask Congress to authorize two additional base closure rounds. We are addressing this report to you in keeping with our practice of reporting to Congress on the recommendations and selection process employed by DOD in each of the three most recent base closure rounds, as initially required by the 1990 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act (P.L. 101-510). We have identified lessons related to savings, costs, and economic impact and improvements needed in DOD's process for identifying bases for realignment and closure. We have also included matters for congressional consideration if Congress contemplates legislation for future base closure rounds.

Military bases analysis of DOD's 2005 selection process and recommendations for base closures and realignments : report to the congressional committees.

Military bases analysis of DOD's 2005 selection process and recommendations for base closures and realignments : report to the congressional committees. PDF

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Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1428931597

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On May 13, 2005, the Secretary of Defense submitted proposed base realignment and closure (BRAC) actions to an independent commission for its review. The Commission must submit its recommendations to the President by September 8, 2005, for his acceptance or rejection in their entirety. Congress has final action to accept or reject these recommendations in their entirety later this year. The law required that GAO issue a report on the Department of Defense's (DoD) recommendations and selection process by July 1, 2005. GAO's objectives for this report were as follows: (1) determine the extent to which DoD's proposals achieved its stated BRAC goals, (2) analyze whether the process for developing recommendations was logical, and (3) identify issues with the recommendations that may warrant further attention. Time constraints limited GAO's ability to examine implementation details of most of the individual recommended actions. DoD had varying success in achieving its 2005 BRAC goals of reducing excess infrastructure and producing savings, furthering transformation, and fostering jointness. While DoD proposed a record number of closures and realignments, exceeding all prior BRAC rounds combined, many proposals focused on reserve bases and relatively few on closing active bases. Projected savings are almost equally large, but most savings are derived from 10 percent of the recommendations. While GAO believes savings would be achieved, overall up-front investment costs of an estimated $24 billion are required, and there are clear limitations associated with DoD's projection of nearly $50 billion in savings over a 20-year period. Much of the projected net annual recurring savings (47 percent) is associated with eliminating jobs currently held by military personnel. However, rather than reducing end-strength levels, DoD indicates the positions are expected to be reassigned to other areas, which may enhance capabilities but also limit dollar savings available for other use7.

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