Base Realignment And Closure

Author : Michael Touchton,Amanda J. Ashley
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781501739774

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Salvaging Community by Michael Touchton,Amanda J. Ashley Pdf

American communities face serious challenges when military bases close. But affected municipalities and metro regions are not doomed. Taking a long-term, flexible, and incremental approach, Michael Touchton and Amanda J. Ashley make strong recommendations for collaborative models of governance that can improve defense conversion dramatically and ensure benefits, even for low-resource municipalities. Communities can't control their economic situation or geographic location, but, as Salvaging Community shows, communities can control how they govern conversion processes geared toward redevelopment and reinvention. In Salvaging Community, Touchton and Ashley undertake a comprehensive evaluation of how such communities redevelop former bases following the Department of Defense's Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process. To do so, they developed the first national database on military redevelopment and combine quantitative national analyses with three, in-depth case studies in California. Salvaging Community thus fills the void in knowledge surrounding redevelopment of bases and the disparate outcomes that affect communities after BRAC. The data presented in Salvaging Community points toward effective strategies for collaborative governance that address the present-day needs of municipal officials, economic development agencies, and non-profit organizations working in post-BRAC communities. Defense conversion is not just about jobs or economic rebound, Touchton and Ashley argue. Emphasizing inclusion and sustainability in redevelopment promotes rejuvenated communities and creates places where people want to live. As localities and regions deal with the legacy of the post-Cold War base closings and anticipate new closures in the future, Salvaging Community presents a timely and constructive approach to both economic and community development at the close of the military-industrial era.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428933613

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Military bases observations on DOD's 2005 base realignment and closure selection process and recommendations : statement before the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission by Anonim Pdf

Author : David E. Lockwood
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 1590338413

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Military Base Closures by David E. Lockwood Pdf

Approximately 13 years ago, in December 1988, the first military base closure commission recommended the closing and realignment of 145 US domestic bases and facilities. This action was the consequence of the Department of Defense's broad reevaluation of its mission in conjunction with the weakening and ultimate collapse of the Soviet Union. There was little need, according to the Pentagon, to continue to retain the vast Cold War-era infrastructure. Funds saved from closing down under-utilised bases, DOD further noted, could be used to enhance development of new weapons and improved readiness. Three additional rounds followed the 1988 round of infrastructure reductions in 1991, 1993, and 1995. Since then, no further rounds of base closures and realignments have been authorised by Congress, despite repeated requests from the Department of Defense in recent years for two additional rounds. The reasons for congressional resistance are two-fold. First, there is concern over a likely backlash from constituents living in or near military installations. Second, many Members of Congress remain wary about a repetition of the perceived political intrusion by the Clinton Administration that occurred in regard to the 1995 recommendations to close Kelly and McClellan air force bases. This book reveals the tension in the military facilities that may yet again be up for closure. Also discussed are the issues members of Congress feel need be answered before conducting a new round of base closures, when the national security environment is uncertain.

Author : William Michael Hix
Publisher : Rand Corporation
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0833029924

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Taking Stock of the Army's Base Realignment and Closure Selection Process by William Michael Hix Pdf

The Army has been doing its part to help downsize the defense establishment, closing 23 major installations in the four rounds of base closures and realignments. Yet, this work states that many believe that excess installation capacity remains, so more rounds are sure to come.

Author : United States. Office of Management and Budget
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 814 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Budget
ISBN : IND:30000132908157

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Preparation and Submission of Budget Estimates by United States. Office of Management and Budget Pdf

Author : David Vine
Publisher : Metropolitan Books
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781627791700

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Base Nation by David Vine Pdf

From Italy to the Indian Ocean, from Japan to Honduras, a far-reaching examination of the perils of American military bases overseas American military bases encircle the globe. More than two decades after the end of the Cold War, the U.S. still stations its troops at nearly a thousand locations in foreign lands. These bases are usually taken for granted or overlooked entirely, a little-noticed part of the Pentagon's vast operations. But in an eye-opening account, Base Nation shows that the worldwide network of bases brings with it a panoply of ills—and actually makes the nation less safe in the long run. As David Vine demonstrates, the overseas bases raise geopolitical tensions and provoke widespread antipathy towards the United States. They also undermine American democratic ideals, pushing the U.S. into partnerships with dictators and perpetuating a system of second-class citizenship in territories like Guam. They breed sexual violence, destroy the environment, and damage local economies. And their financial cost is staggering: though the Pentagon underplays the numbers, Vine's accounting proves that the bill approaches $100 billion per year. For many decades, the need for overseas bases has been a quasi-religious dictum of U.S. foreign policy. But in recent years, a bipartisan coalition has finally started to question this conventional wisdom. With the U.S. withdrawing from Afghanistan and ending thirteen years of war, there is no better time to re-examine the tenets of our military strategy. Base Nation is an essential contribution to that debate.

Author : United States. Defense Secretary's Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Military base closures
ISBN : UIUC:30112060942981

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Base Realignments and Closures by United States. Defense Secretary's Commission Pdf

The Defense Secretary's Commission on Base Realignment and Closure was chartered on May 3, 1988 to recommend military installations within the United States, its commonwealths, territories, and possessions for realignment and closure. The Congress and the President subsequently endorsed this approach through legislation that removed some of the previous impediments to successful base-closure actions. This Commission's recommendations for closure and realignment affect 145 installations. Of this number, 86 are to be closed fully, five are to be closed in part, and 54 will experience a change, either an increase or a decrease, as units and activities are relocated. The Commission also makes several additional recommendations that address potential problems in implementing the Commission's closure and realignment recommendations and certain other matters that the Commission has discovered during its review of the military base structure.

Author : David S. Sorenson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2006-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780313082689

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Military Base Closure by David S. Sorenson Pdf

Between 1988 and 1995, the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission closed down 97 bases and realigned over 350 other bases. A hot button topic in the military field, base-closings is an important issue that affects not only soldiers, but ordinary citizens as well. Due to their massive economic significance for local and regional communities, military bases impact thousands of people, and thus encompass various political interests between local, state, and national levels. This reference work investigates the politics and key political figures involved in base-closing decisions, and considers various reasons why bases have been and continue to be closed down. An overview of the U.S. military base infrastructure as well as primary documents is included to help students understand the BRAC Commission process between 1988-2005. The book also analyzes the closure of overseas bases outside of the BRAC process. Ideal for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, this comprehensive handbook is the only complete reference guide to military base closings. Between 1988 and 1995, the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission closed down 97 bases and realigned over 350 other bases. A hot button topic in the military field, base-closings is an important issue that affects not only soldiers, but ordinary citizens as well. Due to their massive economic significance for local and regional communities, military bases impact thousands of people, and thus encompass various political interests between local, state, and national levels. This reference work investigates the politics and key political figures involved in base-closing decisions, and considers various reasons why bases have been and continue to be closed down. An overview of the U.S. military base infrastructure as well as primary documents are included to help students understand the BRAC Commission process between 1988-2005. Ideal for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, this comprehensive handbook is the only complete reference guide to military base closings.

Author : United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1978453396

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Military Base Closures by United States Government Accountability Office Pdf

Military Base Closures: Observations on Preparations for the Upcoming Base Realignment and Closure Round

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428945289

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Military base closures progress in completing actions from prior realignments and closures. by Anonim Pdf

Through base realignment and closure rounds in 1988, 1991, 1993, and 1995, the Department of Defense expected to significantly reduce its domestic infrastructure and provide needed dollars for high-priority programs such as modernization. With the conclusion of the 6-year implementation period of the last round in fiscal year 2001, the department has closed or realigned hundreds of bases, has generated savings from these actions, and is in the process of transferring unneeded base property to other users. At the same time, the communities surrounding the former defense bases continue the lengthy process of recovery from the economic impact of the closure process. Our last comprehensive report on the implementation of base closure decisions was issued in December 1998. In that report, we concluded that the closure process was generating substantial savings (although the savings estimates were imprecise), most former base property had not yet been transferred to other users, and most communities surrounding closed bases were faring well economically in relation to key national economic indicators. In a July 2001 report and August 2001 testimony, we updated our closure implementation data and reaffirmed the primary results of our prior work.

Author : David Vine
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9780691149837

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Island of Shame by David Vine Pdf

David Vine recounts how the British & US governments created the Diego Garcia base, making the native Chagossians homeless in the process. He details the strategic significance of this remote location & also describes recent efforts by the exiles to regain their territory.

Author : Barry W. Holman
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2005-08
Category : History
ISBN : 0756748925

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Military Base Closures by Barry W. Holman Pdf

Statement of Barry Holman, Dir., Def. Capability & Mgmt., Before the Defense Base Closure & Realign. Comm. The Defense Base Closure & Realign. Act of 1990 authorized a new round of base realign. & closures (BRAC) in 2005, the 5th such round in recent years but the first since 1995. The legislation requires the Sec. of Def. to submit his list of bases recommend. for closure & realign. to an indep. BRAC Comm. by 5/16/05. The Comm. is charged with reviewing these recommend. & submitting its report with recommend. to the Pres. for his acceptance or rejection of them in their entirety by 9/8/05. Subsequently, Congress has final action to accept or reject the recommend. in their entirety. Here is a review & report on the DoD process & recommend. Illus.

Author : David M. Walker (au)
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2005-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1422302288

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Military Bases by David M. Walker (au) Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Bombers
ISBN : LOC:00014297029

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Department of Defense Decision to Reduce the Number and Types of Manned Bombers in the Strategic Air Command by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services Pdf

Author : Dina G. Levy
Publisher : Minnesota Historical Society
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0833035576

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Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) and Organizational Restructuring in the DOD by Dina G. Levy Pdf

The Department of Defense (DoD) often improves its efficiency by consolidating facilities (mainly through base realignment and closure, or BRAC) and changing its governance structure. These shifts significantly affect the education, training, and development (ET&D) institutions that support DoD personnel, with such impact as relocation. With an eye toward the 2005 BRAC, RAND researchers look at four case studies of the 1990s and from them make recommendations for ET&D institutions that may be affected by future shifts in defense infrastructure. (PW)