[20040421]RS21822_军事基地关闭：国防部2005年内部选拔流程.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21822April 21, 2004Military Base Closures: DODs 2005 Internal Selection ProcessDaniel Else and David LockwoodAnalyst and Specialist in National DefenseForeign Affairs, Defense, and TradeSummaryThe Department of Defense (DOD) is going through a process which will result inrecommended actions for base realignment and closure (BRAC) in the United States.DOD is now preparing a list of BRAC actions designed to change the uses of itsinstallations to conform to the current and future needs of its military forces. This list,after approval by the President, must be presented to Congress no later than November2005. Congress can halt the execution of these actions by then enacting a joint resolutionof disapproval within 45 days or before the adjournment sine die of the session,whichever occurs first. This report outlines how DOD has organized to gather andanalyze BRAC-related data and document the process. It also describes DODs selectioncriteria process, and the Secretary of Defenses requirement to certify the need for aBRAC round. The report then explains how the list of rec