Topic Collection: Base Realignment and Closure Program This page lists the most recent publications related to the Department of Defense Base Realignment and Closure Program. It also includes key publications issued since November 1989.

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Military Base Realignments and Closures: Army Is Developing Plans to Transfer Functions from Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, but Challenges Remain

GAO-08-1010R, August 13, 2008

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Defense Infrastructure: High-Level Leadership Needed to Help Communities Address Challenges Caused by DOD-Related Growth

GAO-08-665, June 17, 2008

Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 55 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Infrastructure: DOD Funding for Infrastructure and Road Improvements Surrounding Growth Installations

GAO-08-602R, April 1, 2008

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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

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Defense Infrastructure: Realignment of Air Force Special Operations Command Units to Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico

GAO-08-244R, January 18, 2008

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Military Base Realignments and Closures: Estimated Costs Have Increased and Estimated Savings Have Decreased

GAO-08-341T, December 12, 2007

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Military Base Realignments and Closures: Cost Estimates Have Increased and Are Likely to Continue to Evolve

GAO-08-159, December 11, 2007

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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

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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

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Defense Infrastructure: Challenges Increase Risks for Providing Timely Infrastructure Support for Army Installations Expecting Substantial Personnel Growth

GAO-07-1007, September 13, 2007

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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

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Military Base Realignments and Closures: Observations Related to the 2005 Round

GAO-07-1203R, September 6, 2007

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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

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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

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Military Base Closures: Opportunities Exist to Improve Environmental Cleanup Cost Reporting and to Expedite Transfer of Unneeded Property

GAO-07-166, January 30, 2007

Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 56 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)

Military Bases: Observations on DOD's 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Selection Process and Recommendations

GAO-05-905, July 18, 2005

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Military Bases: Analysis of DOD's 2005 Selection Process and Recommendations for Base Closures and Realignments

GAO-05-785, July 1, 2005

Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 273 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)

Military Base Closures: Observations on Prior and Current BRAC Rounds

GAO-05-614, May 3, 2005

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Military Base Closures: Updated Status of Prior Base Realignments and Closures

GAO-05-138, January 13, 2005

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High-Risk Series: An Update

GAO-05-207, January 1, 2005

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Military Base Closures: Assessment of DOD's 2004 Report on the Need for a Base Realignment and Closure Round

GAO-04-760, May 17, 2004

Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 52 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)

Military Base Closures: Observations on Preparations for the Upcoming Base Realignment and Closure Round

GAO-04-558T, March 25, 2004

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Defense Infrastructure: Long-term Challenges in Managing the Military Construction Program

GAO-04-288, February 24, 2004

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Military Base Closures: Better Planning Needed for Future Reserve Enclaves

GAO-03-723, June 27, 2003

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Defense Infrastructure: Changes in Funding Priorities and Management Processes Needed to Improve Condition and Reduce Costs of Guard and Reserve Facilities

GAO-03-516, May 15, 2003

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Defense Infrastructure: Changes in Funding Priorities and Strategic Planning Needed to Improve the Condition of Military Facilities

GAO-03-274, February 19, 2003

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Defense Infrastructure: Greater Management Emphasis Needed to Increase the Services' Use of Expanded Leasing Authority

GAO-02-475, June 6, 2002

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Military Base Closures: Progress in Completing Actions from Prior Realignments and Closures

GAO-02-433, April 5, 2002

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Military Base Closures: Overview of Economic Recovery, Property Transfer, and Environmental Cleanup

GAO-01-1054T, August 28, 2001

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Military Base Closures: DOD's Updated Net Savings Estimate Remains Substantial

GAO-01-971, July 31, 2001

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Military Base Closures: Lack of Data Inhibits Cost-Effectiveness of Analyses of Privatization-in Place Initiatives

NSIAD-00-23, December 20, 1999

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Military Bases: Status of Prior Base Realignment and Closure Rounds

NSIAD-99-36, December 11, 1998

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Military Bases: Review of DOD's 1998 Report on Base Realignment and Closure

NSIAD-99-17, November 13, 1998

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Navy Depot Maintenance: Privatizing Louisville Operations in Place Is Not Cost-Effective

NSIAD-97-52, July 31, 1997

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Military Bases: Lessons Learned From Prior Base Closure Rounds

NSIAD-97-151, July 25, 1997

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Military Base Closures: Reducing High Costs of Environmental Cleanup Requires Difficult Choices

NSIAD-96-172, September 5, 1996

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Military Bases: Closure and Realignment Savings Are Significant, but Not Easily Quantified

NSIAD-96-67, April 8, 1996

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Military Bases: Analysis of DOD's 1995 Process and Recommendations for Closure and Realignment

NSIAD-95-133, April 14, 1995

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Military Bases: Analysis of DOD's Recommendations and Selection Process for Closures and Realignments

NSIAD-93-173, April 15, 1993

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Military Bases: Observations on the Analyses Supporting Proposed Closures and Realignments

NSIAD-91-224, May 15, 1991

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Military Bases: An Analysis of the Commission's Realignment and Closure Recommendations

NSIAD-90-42, November 29, 1989

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