Evolution of the Installation Management Command
Abstract
Lessons learned from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom created a need for the Army to examine how we provide base operations support, manage the day to day operations, and administer resources that are allocated for the management of installations. The first lesson learned is We are fighting two wars simultaneously, which seriously degraded the ability to fund Installations. Next is the realization that transformation of installation management was critical, and Installation management processes were broken and fragmented. This caused the Army to create an organization dedicated solely to the base operations function. That organization was initially called the Installation Management Agency and began as a way to ensure base operations mission, base support dollars, and functions were separated. The Agency has grown since its inception and has run into organizational and resource obstacles along the way. This paper examines the evolution of the Installation Management Agency into a command, why it was developed, how it is being managed, how it is working toward achieving efficiencies and effectiveness and if it should be continued. Recommendations, findings and input from former commanders and the Agency Executive Director indicate that the command is on a pathway to success.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 30, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA469145
Entities
People
- Betty J. Sumpter
Organizations
- United States Army War College