An Overview of Activity Master Planning in the United States Navy.

Abstract

The objective of this report is to provide an overview of activity master planning in th U.S. Navy. Definitions, key players and funding are addressed. The history of urban planning is reviewed due to its parallels with Navy master planning. Some general problems associated with planning are discussed. From this basis an overview of the master planning document and steps for completion are outlined. Chapters are devoted to specific sections of the master plan including requirements analysis, analysis of constraints, concept development, and results. Two master plan developments from the 1960's and one from the 1980's are reviewed to show various considerations when producing a master plan. For many years, Naval bases were constructed to meet current needs and missions without regard to any long range planning. No overall planning was invoked to construct the activities in a logical fashion. During and after World War II, the naval base in Argentia, Newfoundland, grew tremendously and problems developed due to this lack of planning. Reviewingthe overall disorganization at Argentia spurred the Navy to begin developing the concept of master planning.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA178238

Entities

People

  • Moya L. Mckeehan

Organizations

  • University of Florida

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Continents
  • Geographic Regions
  • Newfoundland (Province)
  • North America
  • Regional Planning
  • Second World War
  • United States
  • Urban Planning
  • War

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Theoretical Analysis.