Spending to Save: Modeling the Closure of NAS Moffett Field

Abstract

The closure and realignment of surplus military installations represents one method of saving defense dollars. This thesis examines the development of a cost model to define major cost categories and project an estimated payback period for closure and realignment. Costs of base closure, unit relocation, and subsequent return to full mission capability are estimated. Naval Air Station Moffett Field, California, is used as a case study. Data were compiled using local information sources. A comparison between the methodology developed in this study and the cost estimation model used by the Defense Secretary's Commission on Base Realignment and Closure is provided. Conclusions on base closure management issues and directions for future research are listed in the final chapter. Keywords: Base closure; Cost modeling; NAS Moffett field; Theses.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA216774

Entities

People

  • Neal J. Nelson

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Base Closures
  • Business Administration
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Employment
  • Environmental Restoration And Remediation
  • Families (Human)
  • Law
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Naval Air Stations
  • Naval Operations
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • United States
  • Warfare

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