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Bases and Infrastructure

Defense Infrastructure: High-Level Leadership Needed to Help Communities Address Challenges Caused by DOD-Related Growth GAO-08-665 June 17, 2008
Depot Maintenance: Issues and Options for Reporting on Military Depots GAO-08-761R May 15, 2008
Defense Infrastructure: Planning Efforts for the Proposed Military Buildup on Guam Are in Their Initial Stages, with Many Challenges Yet to Be Addressed GAO-08-722T May 1, 2008 /li>
Defense Infrastructure: Continued Management Attention Is Needed to Support Installation Facilities and Operations GAO-08-502 April 24, 2008
Defense Critical Infrastructure: DOD's Risk Analysis of Its Critical Infrastructure Omits Highly Sensitive Assets GAO-08-373R April 2, 2008
Defense Infrastructure: DOD Funding for Infrastructure and Road Improvements Surrounding Growth Installations GAO-08-602R April 1, 2008
Defense Infrastructure: Army and Marine Corps Grow the Force Construction Projects Generally Support the Initiative GAO-08-375 March 6, 2008
Military Base Realignments and Closures: Higher Costs and Lower Savings Projected for Implementing Two Key Supply-Related BRAC Recommendations GAO-08-315 March 5, 2008
Defense Infrastructure: Realignment of Air Force Special Operations Command Units to Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico GAO-08-244R January 18, 2008
Military Base Realignments and Closures: Estimated Costs Have Increased and Estimated Savings Have Decreased GAO-08-341T December 12, 2007
Military Base Realignments and Closures: Cost Estimates Have Increased and Are Likely to Continue to Evolve GAO-08-159 December 11, 2007
Hazardous Waste: Information on How DOD and Federal and State Regulators Oversee the Off-Site Disposal of Waste from DOD Installations GAO-08-74 November 13, 2007
Military Base Realignments and Closures: Impact of Terminating, Relocating, or Outsourcing the Services of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology GAO-08-20 November 9, 2007
Military Base Realignments and Closures: Transfer of Supply, Storage, and Distribution Functions from Military Services to Defense Logistics Agency GAO-08-121R October 26, 2007
Military Base Realignments and Closures: Plan Needed to Monitor Challenges for Completing More Than 100 Armed Forces Reserve Centers GAO-07-1040 September 13, 2007
Defense Infrastructure: Challenges Increase Risks for Providing Timely Infrastructure Support for Army Installations Expecting Substantial Personnel Growth GAO-07-1007 September 13, 2007
Defense Infrastructure: Overseas Master Plans Are Improving, but DOD Needs to Provide Congress Additional Information about the Military Buildup on Guam GAO-07-1015 September 12, 2007
Military Base Realignments and Closures: Observations Related to the 2005 Round GAO-07-1203R September 6, 2007
Environmental Contamination: Department of Defense Activities Related to Trichloroethylene, Perchlorate, and Other Emerging Contaminants GAO-07-1042T July 12, 2007
Military Base Closures: Projected Savings from Fleet Readiness Centers Likely Overstated and Actions Needed to Track Actual Savings and Overcome Certain Challenges GAO-07-304 June 29, 2007
Military Construction: Observations on Mismanagement of the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center GAO-07-1039T June 28, 2007 [3.0 Mb]
Defense Health Care: Issues Related to Past Drinking Water Contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune GAO-07-933T June 12, 2007
Defense Infrastructure: Actions Needed to Guide DOD's Efforts to Identify, Prioritize, and Assess Its Critical Infrastructure GAO-07-461, May 24, 2007
Military Base Closures: Management Strategy Needed to Mitigate Challenges and Improve Communication to Help Ensure Timely Implementation of Air National Guard Recommendations GAO-07-641, May 16, 2007
Defense Infrastructure: Environmental Cleanup of Former Naval Facilities on Vieques GAO-07-552R, March 26, 2007
Military Base Closures: Opportunities Exist to Improve Environmental Cleanup Cost Reporting and to Expedite Transfer of Unneeded Property GAO-07-166, January 30, 2007 [PDF 2.30MB]
Defense Infrastructure: Continuing Challenges in Managing DOD Lodging Programs as Army Moves to Privatize Its Program GAO-07-164, December 15, 2006
Defense Infrastructure: Actions Taken to Improve the Management of Utility Privatization, but Some Concerns Remain GAO-06-914, September 5, 2006
Depot Maintenance: Improvements Needed to Achieve Benefits from Consolidations and Funding Changes at Naval Shipyards, GAO-06-989, September 14, 2006
Improvement Continues in DOD's Reporting on Sustainable Ranges but Additional Time Is Needed to Fully Implement Key Initiatives GAO-06-725R, June 20, 2006
Army Depot Maintenance: Ineffective Oversight of Depot Maintenance Operations and System Implementation Efforts, GAO-05-441, June 30, 2005
Military Bases: Observations on DOD's 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Selection Process and Recommendations, GAO-05-905, July 18, 2005.
Military Bases: Analysis of DOD's 2005 Selection Process and Recommendations for Base Closures and Realignments. GAO-05-785, July 1, 2005.
Groundwater Contamination: DOD Uses and Develops a Range of Remediation Technologies to Clean Up Military Sites. GAO-05-666, June 30, 2005.
Army Depot Maintenance: Ineffective Oversight of Depot Maintenance Operations and System Implementation Efforts. GAO-05-441, June 30, 2005.
Defense Infrastructure: Issues Need to Be Addressed in Managing and Funding Base Operations and Facilities Support. GAO-05-556, June 15, 2005.
Military Base Closures: Observations on Prior and Current BRAC Rounds, GAO-05-614, May 3, 2005.
Defense Base Act Insurance: Review Needed of Cost and Implementation Issues. GAO-05-280R, April 29, 2005.
Military Base Closures: Update Status of Prior Base Realignments and Closures. GAO-05-138, January 13, 2005.
Depot Maintenance: DOD Needs Plan to Ensure Compliance with Public-and Private-Sector Funding Allocation. GAO-04-871, September 29, 2004.
Combating Terrorism: DOD Efforts to Improve Installation Preparedness Can Be Enhanced with Clarified Responsibilities and Comprehensive Planning. GAO-04-855, August 12, 2004. [PDF 1.6MB]
Military Training: Better Planning and Funding Priority Needed to Improve Conditions of Military Training Ranges. GAO-05-534, June 10, 2005. [PDF 3.9MB]
DOD Excess Property: Management Control Breakdowns Result in Substantial Waste and Inefficiency, by Gregory D. Kutz, managing director, forensic audits and special investigations, before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, House Committee on Government Reform. GAO-05-729T, June 7, 2005.
DOD Operational Ranges: More Reliable Cleanup Cost Estimates and a Proactive Approach to Identifying Contamination Are Needed. GAO-04-601, May 28, 2004. [PDF 6.2MB]
DOD Excess Property: Management Control Breakdowns Result in Substantial Waste and Inefficiency. GAO-05-277, May 13, 2005. [PDF 4.7MB]
Military Base Closures Observations on Prior and Current BRAC Rounds (GAO-05-614) May 3, 2005 [PDF 257 Kb]
DEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS DOD-Funded Facilities Involved in Research Prototyping or Production (GAO-05-278), March 2005, [PDF 928 Kb]
MILITARY BASE CLOSURES Updated Status of Prior Base Realignments and Closures (GAO-05-138), January 2005 [PDF 422 Kb]
COMBATING TERRORISM DOD Efforts to Improve Installation Preparedness Can Be Enhanced with Clarified Responsibilities and Comprehensive Planning (GAO-04-855), August 2004, [PDF 1,656 Kb]
Military Training: DOD Report on Training Ranges Does Not Fully Meet Congressional Reporting Requirements. GAO-04-608, June 4, 2004.
MILITARY BASE CLOSURES Assessment of DOD’s 2004 Report on the Need for a Base Realignment and Closure Round (GAO-04-760), May 2004, [PDF 711 Kb]
Military Base Closures: Observations on Preparations for the Upcoming Base Realignment and Closure Round, by Barry W. Holman, director, defense capabilities and management, before the Subcommittee on Readiness, House Committee on Armed Services. (GAO-04-558T), March 25, 2004 [PDF 362 KB]
Military Treatment Facilities: Improvements Needed to Increase DOD Third-Party Collections. (GAO-04-322R), February 20, 2004 [PDF 700 KB]
Defense Infrastructure: Long-Term Challenges in Managing the Military Construction Program. (GAO-04-288), February 24, 2004 [PDF 4.87 MB]
Depot Maintenance: Army Needs Plan to Implement Depot Maintenance Report Recommendations. (GAO-04-220), January 8, 2004 [PDF 325 KB]
Military Munitions: DOD Needs to Develop a Comprehensive Approach for Cleaning Up Contaminated Sites. (GAO-04-147), December 19, 2004 [PDF 1.65 MB]
Depot Maintenance: DOD's 50-50 Reporting Should Be Streamlined, (GAO-03-1023), September 15, 2003 [PDF 381 Kb]
Overseas Presence: Rightsizing Is Key to Considering Relocation of Regional Staff to New Frankfurt Center, (GAO-03-1061), September 2, 2003 [PDF 3.61 Mb]
Defense Infrastructure: Basing Uncertainties Necessitate Reevaluation of U.S. Construction Plans in South Korea (GAO-03-643) July 15, 2003 [PDF 1.96 Mb]
Military Base Closures: Better Planning Needed for Future Reserve Enclaves, June 27, 2003, (GAO-03-723) [PDF 1.78 Mb]
Defense Infrastructure: Changes in Funding Priorities and Management Processes Needed to Improve Condition and Reduce Costs of Guard and Reserve Facilities, May 15, 2003 (GAO-03-516) [PDF 4.04 Mb]
Military Training: DOD Approach to Managing Encroachment on Training Ranges Still Evolving, by Barry W. Holman, director, defense infrastructure issues, before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, April 2, 2003 (GAO-03-621T) [PDF 8.03 Mb]
Environmental Contamination: DOD Has Taken Steps to Improve Cleanup Coordination at Former Defense Sites, but Clearer Guidance Is Needed to Ensure Consistency, March 28, 2003 (GAO-03-146) [PDF 523 Kb]
DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE: Changes in Funding Priorities and Strategic Planning Needed to Improve the Condition of Military Facilities, February 2003 (GAO-03-274) [12.1 Mb]
Military Housing: Opportunity for Reducing Planned Military Construction Costs for Barracks, January 7, 2003 (GAO-03-257R) [PDF 179 Kb]
DOD OVERSEAS SCHOOLS: Compensation Adequate for Recruiting and Retaining Well-Qualified Teachers, December 2002 (GAO-03-19) [PDF 328 Kb]
DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE: Fire Protection at Philadelphia Naval Business Center Meets Response Standards, October 2002, (GAO-03-20) [PDF 5.8 Mb]
DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE: Most Recruit Training Barracks Have Significant Deficiencies, June 2002, (GAO-02-786) [PDF 1.67 Mb]
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION: Corps Needs to Reassess Its Determinations That Many Former Defense Sites Do Not Need Cleanup, August 2002, (GAO-02-658) [PDF 7.38 Mb]
MILITARY HOUSING: Management Improvements Needed As the Pace of Privatization Quickens, June 2002, (GAO-02-624) [PDF 734 Kb]
MILITARY TRAINING: DOD Lacks a Comprehensive Plan to Manage Encroachment on Training Ranges, June 2002, (GAO-02-614) [PDF 448 Kb]
DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE: Greater Management Emphasis Needed to Increase the Services’ Use of Expanded Leasing Authority, June 2002, (GAO-02-475) [PDF 238 Kb]
MILITARY TRAINING: DOD Needs a Comprehensive Plan to Manage Encroachment on Training Ranges -- Statement of Barry W. Holman, Director, Defense Capabilities and Management, May 16, 2002, (GAO-02-727T) [PDF 119 Kb]
MILITARY BASE CLOSURES: Overview of Economic Recovery, Property Transfer, and Environmental Cleanup -- Statement of Barry W. Holman, Director, Defense Capabilities and Management, August 28, 2001 (v) [PDF 936 Kb]
Environmental Contamination: Cleanup Actions at Formerly Used Defense Sites, (31-JUL-01, GAO-01-557). [PDF 261 Kb]
MILITARY BASE CLOSURES: DOD's Updated Net Savings Estimate Remains Substantial, July 2001 (GAO-01-971) [PDF 304 Kb]
Environmental Liabilities: DOD Training Range Cleanup Cost Estimates Are Likely Understated, (11-APR-01, GAO-01-479).
DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE: Commissary Reorganization Should Produce Savings but Opportunities May Exist for More, April 2001 (GAO-01-473) [PDF 297 Kb]
FEDERAL FACILITIES: Further Review of Hawthorne Army Depot Land Management Proposals Needed, September 2000 (GAO/NSIAD/RCED-00-251) [PDF 1.93 Mb]
Military Base Closures: Lack of Data Inhibits Cost-Effectiveness of Analyses of Privatization-in Place Initiatives (Letter Report, 12/20/1999, GAO/NSIAD-00-23).
Defense Infrastructure: Improved Performance Measures Would Enhance Defense Reform Initiative (Letter Report, 08/04/1999, GAO/NSIAD-99-169).
Military Bases: Status of Prior Base Realignment and Closure Rounds (Chapter Report, 12/11/98, GAO/NSIAD-99-36). [PDF Version]
Military Bases: Review of DOD's 1998 Report on Base Realignment and Closure GAO/NSIAD-99-17, Nov. 13. [PDF Version]
Military Base Closures: Issues Related to the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Request GAO/NSIAD-98-169, July 30. [PDF Version]
Public-Private Competitions: Review of Sacramento Air Force Depot Solicitation GAO/OGC-98-48, May 4
Military Base Closure: Questions Relating to Relocating Two Navy Activities to North Island, California GAO/NSIAD-98-90, Apr. 30. [PDF Version]
Defense Infrastructure: Challenges Facing DOD in Implementing Reform Initiatives. T-NSIAD-98-115. 32 pp. March 18, 1998.
Overseas Presence: Issues Involved in Reducing the Impact of the U.S. Military Presence on Okinawa. NSIAD-98-66. 49 pp. plus 3 appendices (13 pp.) March 2, 1998. [PDF Version 2.83 Mb]
Defense Spending and Employment: Information Limitations Impede Thorough Assessments GAO/NSIAD-98-57, Jan. 14, 1998. [PDF Version]
Military Bases: Lessons Learned From Prior Base Closure Rounds NSIAD-97-151. July 25, 1997. [PDF Version]
Military Base Closures: Detailed Budget Requests Could Improve Visibility. NSIAD-97-170. July 14, 1997.
Defense Budget: Observations on Infrastructure Activities. NSIAD-97-127BR. April 4, 1997. [PDF Version]
Environmental Cleanup at DOD: Better Cost-Sharing Guidance Needed at DOD Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated Sites - NSIAD-97-32 - March 27, 1997. [PDF Version]
Base Operations: Challenges Confronting DOD as It Renews Emphasis on Outsourcing (Letter Report, 03/11/97, GAO/NSIAD-97-86). [PDF Version]
Military Bases: Cost to Maintain Inactive Ammunition Plants and Closed Bases Could Be Reduced (Letter Report, 02/20/97, GAO/NSIAD-97-56). [PDF Version]
Military Base Closures: Reducing High Costs of Environmental Cleanup Requires Difficult Choices (Letter Report, 09/05/96, GAO/NSIAD-96-172). [PDF Version]
Military Bases: Update on the Status of Bases Closed in 1988, 1991, and 1993 (Letter Report, 08/06/96, GAO/NSIAD-96-149). [PDF Version]
Military Bases: Potential Reductions to the Fiscal Year 1997 Base Closure Budget (Letter Report, 07/15/96, GAO/NSIAD-96-158). [PDF Version]
Military Bases: Opportunities for Savings in Installation Support Costs Are Being Missed (Letter Report, 04/23/96, GAO/NSIAD-96-108). [PDF Version]
Military Bases: Closure and Realignment Savings Are Significant, but Not Easily Quantified (Letter Report, 04/08/96, GAO/NSIAD-96-67). [PDF Version]
Defense Infrastructure: Budget Estimates For 1996-2001 Offer Little Savings for Modernization (Letter Report, 04/04/96, GAO/NSIAD-96-131). [PDF Version]
Closing Maintenance Depots: Savings, Workload, and Redistribution Issues, (Chapter Report, 03/04/96, GAO/NSIAD-96-29). [PDF Version]