Potomac News Online | BRAC Selection Criteria
The Defense Department must consider eight criteria when selecting military bases for closure or realignment. Priority consideration is given to the first four criteria, which relate to a base’s “military value.”
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Current and future military capabilities and impact on joint war fighting, training and readiness.
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Availability and condition of land, facilities and airspace.
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Ability to accommodate current and future operations and training.
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Cost of operations and manpower implications.
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Extent of savings from closure or realignment versus associated shutdown costs.
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Economic impact on nearby communities.
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Ability of roads, utilities, government and housing to support personnel and military missions.
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Environmental impact and restoration and remediation costs from base clean-up.