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U.S. Locations of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Organized by State and Territory

List of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) sites categorized by state/territory, with corresponding links provided.

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U.S. States and Territories with Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Sites
U.S. States and Territories with Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Sites

U.S. Locations of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Organized by State and Territory

Since its inception in 1988, the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process has undergone several rounds with the aim of consolidating facilities, reducing military infrastructure, and streamlining operations. Below is an overview of the finalized and significant proposed closures and realignments by BRAC round. For a comprehensive list, it's essential to consult official BRAC documents and resources, as the details can be extensive and vary by round.

Overview of BRAC Rounds

  1. 1988 BRAC Round: Authorized by Public Law 100-526, this round focused on consolidating facilities and reducing military infrastructure.
  2. 1991 BRAC Round: This round, authorized by Public Law 101-510, continued the process of streamlining military installations and reducing excess capacity.
  3. 1993 BRAC Round: This round furthered the realignment efforts, marking a significant shift towards more efficient use of resources.
  4. 1995 BRAC Round: Included notable closures such as the Adak Naval Air Station in Alaska and Fort McClellan in Alabama.
  5. 2005 BRAC Round: The most recent comprehensive round, which included significant closures like Fort Monmouth in New Jersey and the realignment of Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Notable Closures by Location (Example Sites)

  • Alabama
  • Anniston Army Depot (Southeast Industrial Area): Finalized for BRAC Round 5.
  • USARMY/NASA Redstone Arsenal: Finalized for BRAC Round 5.
  • USA Ft McClellan Army Garrison: Closed in BRAC Round 4.
  • USA Ft McClellan Pelham Range: Closed in BRAC Round 4.
  • Alaska
  • Adak Naval Air Station: Closed in BRAC Round 4.
  • Fort Greely: Noted for BRAC Round 4 but remained operational.
  • Arizona
  • Williams Air Force Base: Closed in BRAC Round 2.
  • New Jersey
  • Fort Monmouth: Closed in BRAC Round 2005.
  • Washington D.C. and Maryland
  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center: Realigned in BRAC Round 2005.

Proposed and Future Closures

As of the latest updates, there are discussions about authorizing a new round of BRAC to address excess infrastructure. However, specific proposed closures for future rounds are not yet detailed in public sources.

For a detailed list of all sites affected by BRAC, consulting official BRAC documents or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's list of BRAC sites by state is recommended [1][3].

[1] U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "BRAC Sites by State," (accessed 10 April 2023), https://www.epa.gov/brac/brac-sites-state

[3] U.S. Department of Defense, "BRAC 2005," (accessed 10 April 2023), https://www.defense.gov/BRAC/BRAC2005/

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