Military Base Closures: Frequently Asked Questions

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Abstract:

These FAQs examine the provisions in the Constitution and in permanent statute that define and limit federal authority to disestablish or diminish employment at defense sites. They do not discuss the special, temporary BRAC Base Realignment and Closure process that Congress has periodically authorized for the reduction of defense infrastructure.

Author(s):
Else, Daniel H.
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Descriptive Note:
Congressional rept.
Supplementary Note:
CRS Report for Congress.
Pagination:
0008

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRS-R43425
Monitor Series:
CRS/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.7.1_Real Property Life Cycle Management; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_8.2_Shape
Communities of Interest:
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Descriptor(s):
*BASE CLOSURES, *MILITARY FACILITIES, *MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS, *ORGANIZATIONAL REALIGNMENT, CONGRESS, LEGISLATION, PRESIDENT(UNITED STATES), QUESTIONNAIRES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Military Forces and Organizations, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Report Date:
2014 Mar 19
Creation Date:
2014 Jul 21