Defense Infrastructure: High-Level Leadership Needed to Help Communities Address Challenges Caused by DOD-Related Growth

Abstract

Due to several simultaneous Department of Defense (DOD) force structure and basing initiatives, 20 installations are expecting a combined net growth of over 173,000 military and civilian personnel, not including family members and all contractors, over fiscal years 2006-2012. Although communities surrounding these installations can expect to realize economic benefits in the long term, DOD has identified these 20 to be substantially and seriously impacted in terms of being able to provide infrastructure to accommodate the growth. In response to the House report to the fiscal year 2007 defense appropriations bill, GAO (1) examined the extent to which communities affected by DOD's actions have identified their infrastructure needs, and (2) assessed DOD's efforts and those of other agencies to assist affected communities. GAO reviewed applicable directives and executive orders, surveyed the 20 growth communities, and met with community and agency officials to discuss growth issues.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA482668

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Base Closures
  • Business Administration
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Economic Development
  • Electronic Mail
  • Employment
  • Environment
  • Families (Human)
  • Health Services
  • Infrastructure
  • Military Personnel
  • Students
  • United States
  • United States Government

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  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Economics
  • Government and Public Administration Law.