Base Closures and Realignments--Their Impact on Future Operational Capability

Abstract

The impact of base closures and realignments on the operational capability of U.S. military forces reconstituted in preparation for global war is evaluated. The author argues for continued possession of many installations or, where not possible, retaining the right to reenter them, and preservation of their military utility by restricted use, zoning, and other means. The reconstitution element of national military strategy is critically examined, in the context of the overall strategy, and more narrowly with regard to need for land, sea, and air space for the housing, training, and operational use of expanded forces. The author concludes that future national security will unnecessarily be at risk because of base closings and realignments effected without due regard to future need. Numerous suggestions are offered to preserve the real estate component of the U.S. military infrastructure. Reconstitution Military infrastructure--Real estate.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 18, 1992
Accession Number
ADA253223

Entities

People

  • David C. Hague

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • California
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Military Facilities
  • Military Strategy
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Political Systems
  • Procurement
  • Second World War
  • State Governments
  • Supply Depots
  • United States
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space