Joint Military Bases: Power Projection Platforms for the 21st Century.

Abstract

The Department of Defense(DOD) spends about one third of its operations and maintenance budget for base support services and functions. Pressure to continue reducing the DOD budget will continue. This study maintains that it is no longer efficient or effective to maintain separate Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps military bases. DOD must start now to transition to consolidated, joint military bases as power projection platforms for the 21st century. This paper examines the resources that could be saved by consolidating military bases that are adjacent or in close proximity to one another. It also examines how the concept of joint military bases will enhance the effectiveness of joint military operations. Challenges and solutions to consolidating military bases are also addressed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA326980

Entities

People

  • Suzanne H. Wilson

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Business Administration
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Geographic Regions
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Management Personnel
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.