Military Value Defined

Military Value Per Language

Preservation of training areas suitable for maneuver by ground, naval, or air forces to guarantee future availability of such areas to ensure readiness
Preservation of military installations in the U.S. as staging areas for the use of homeland defense missions
Preservation of military installations throughout a diversity of climate and terrain areas in the U.S. for training purposes
The impact of joint warfighting, training, and readiness
Contingency, mobilization, and future total force requirements at both existing and potential receiving locations to support operations and training” (Source: FY 02 DOD Authorization Conference Report, pg. 30-5)
The extent and timing of potential cost savings, including the number of years, beginning with the date of completion of the closure or realignment, for the savings to exceed the cost
The economic impact on existing communities in the vicinity of military installation
The ability of both existing and potential receiving communities’ infrastructure to support forces, missions and personnel
The impact of costs related to potential environmental restoration, waste management, and environmental compliance activities

(Source: FY 02 DOD Authorization Conference Report, pg. 30)

Congress has said… "military value" as driven by…

Joint, no encroachment, home land defense, diversity, and contingency/deployment