Fort Riley JLUS
Abstract
Fort Riley has been the heart of the Flint Hills Region for over one hundred sixty years. The Army established Fort Riley as a 24,000-acre cavalry outpost in 1853 to protect westward travelers on the Oregon-California and Santa Fe trails, and over the years the post?s mission, equipment, and weaponry have continually evolved. In 2016, Fort Riley is a 101,733-acre installation. Factors such as the realignment of tanks, aircraft and weapons systems, coupled with the use of more powerful weapons systems on the ranges, and the increased importance of night training all affect Fort Riley?s interactions with its physical surroundings. In 2005 a JLUS was conducted to assist the Army and local governments in the region surrounding Fort Riley in the development of proactive and strategic planning policy. However, the mission, makeup and operating environment of Fort Riley has evolved significantly since the 2005 study was completed. External influences have altered the anticipated development of the installation and the communities from the picture provided in 2005. An updated JLUS is needed to assess the current conditions, develop comprehensive recommendations, and develop a detailed implementation plan.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 18, 2017
- Source ID
- HQ00051610176
Entities
People
- Unique Hiram
Organizations
- Flint Hills Regional Council
- Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation
- Office of the Secretary of Defense