UPDATE Base Realignment and Closure Authorization Review of December 2001 Congressional Action Prepared by Gary Bushell & Don Rodman - August 2002

2 Eliminating Waste & Reforming DODs Organization & Business Practices  Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Authority Feb. 2004: Deadline for detailed force structure plan and infrastructure inventory to support future military needs Defense Secretary must certify that base closures are justified and will result in annual net savings for each of the services by 2011 The President will appoint a BRAC Commission in 2005 May 2005: DOD submits list of bases to be closed Sept. 2005: Commission will submit closure and realignment recommendations to the President President can accept or reject Once submitted, Congress will have 45 days to approve or reject the entire list Prepared by Gary Bushell & Don Rodman - August 2002

3 Changes In BRAC Process  Process will be similar but key changes include: “Military value” now the primary factor in making BRAC decisions “Military value” defined in detail to protect valuable assets and protect readiness DOD and Commission must consider extent of savings, environmental remediation costs and impact on surrounding communities DOD may place closed facilities in caretaker status for possible future use rather than disposing of them Commission may not add bases to DOD closure list without at least 7 of 9 members voting in favor Commission can remove bases from list by simple majority Loopholes in past BRAC legislation that allowed the decisions to be politicized have been eliminated Prepared by Gary Bushell & Don Rodman - August 2002

4 Statute Language for 2005 BRAC  The selection criteria used by DOD shall ensure that military value is the primary consideration in making BRAC recommendations in 2005 Military Value  At a minimum, Military Value shall include the following: Preservation of training areas suitable for maneuver by ground, naval, or air forces to guarantee future availability of such areas to ensure the readiness of the Armed Forces. Preservation of military installations in the United States as staging areas for the use of the Armed Forces in homeland defense missions. Preservation of military installations throughout a diversity of climate and terrain areas in the United States for training purposes. The impact of joint warfighting, training, and readiness. Contingency, mobilization, and future total force requirements at both existing and potential receiving locations to support operations and training. Prepared by Gary Bushell & Don Rodman - August 2002

BRAC 2005 Timeline Jan DOD Started BRAC Process Jan DOD Started BRAC Process Dec DOD Publishes Closure Criteria Dec DOD Publishes Closure Criteria 1. DOD Prepares Detailed Analysis of Probable Threats To the National Security During The 20-Year Period Following FY DOD Develops a Force Structure Plan for the Armed Forces to Counter These Probable Threats. 3. DOD Completes a Comprehensive Inventory of Military Infrastructure Necessary to Support This Force Structure. 1. DOD Prepares Detailed Analysis of Probable Threats To the National Security During The 20-Year Period Following FY DOD Develops a Force Structure Plan for the Armed Forces to Counter These Probable Threats. 3. DOD Completes a Comprehensive Inventory of Military Infrastructure Necessary to Support This Force Structure. Feb DOD Submits to Congress: (1) Force Structure Plan & Inventory of Infrastructure Requirements (2) Certification That a 2005 BRAC Will Result in a Savings for All Services Within 6 Years Feb DOD Submits to Congress: (1) Force Structure Plan & Inventory of Infrastructure Requirements (2) Certification That a 2005 BRAC Will Result in a Savings for All Services Within 6 Years 24 Months DOD Applies Approved Criteria and Prepares Base Closure and Realignment Plan 15 Months March 2005 President Appoints BRAC Commission March 2005 President Appoints BRAC Commission May 2005 DOD Submits BRAC List to Congress and BRAC Commission May 2005 DOD Submits BRAC List to Congress and BRAC Commission Sept BRAC Commission Submits List of Closure & Realignment Recommendations to The President Who Submits To Congress For Up or Down Vote Sept BRAC Commission Submits List of Closure & Realignment Recommendations to The President Who Submits To Congress For Up or Down Vote Dec All Decisions Final Dec All Decisions Final Copyright © Rodman Co Prepared by Gary Bushell & Don Rodman - August 2002

6 Important Considerations  BRAC 2005 has already begun  BRAC 2005 will be the largest closure/realignment round  Communities can make a big difference in the outcome  Goal is to stay off DOD closure/realignment list  Competition will be intense Prepared by Gary Bushell & Don Rodman - August 2002