The Washington area contains not only the headquarters establishment for the Department of Defense, but a wide range of essential field-type activities. Such field activities as Walter Reed Hospital, the Naval Medical Center, and Fort Myer First Battle Group, which already have their own troop housing facilities, were excluded from consideration in this study. Similarly, a number of minor activities with missions requiring onbase quartering were excluded. There are a number of very small units in the Washington area which perform local field operations, but do not have permanent housing facilities. These were included in the study along with the headquarters elements. It was determined that an economic analysis and comparison of various site proposals was the most efficient approach to the problem and would be developed for each site proposal reflecting all necessary new construction plus operation and maintenance, including transportation, over a 25-year period.

From the sites explored in the Washington area, only two have sufficient acreage to serve the requirement-Anacostia NAS and Bolling AFB. This limitation of sites is related to a single site location for the entire cantonment requirement. With the expansion of the study into multisite considerations, Fort Myer and Fort McNair were both investigated in connection with specific proposals.

The plan selected is this one consisting of a two-site cantonment in which the requirement is split between Fort Myer and a consolidated site at Bolling-Anacostia. This plan offers an advantage in being able to utilize 200 barracks spaces at Henderson Hall which is adjacent to Fort Myer. Another advantage of this plan is the close proximity for the military who work in the Pentagon, in consideration of the transportation cost. A second factor favoring the location of facilities at Fort Myer is the lower foundation costs than those at any other sites considered.

MILITARY AIR TRANSPORT SERVICE

The mission of the Military Air Transport Service is to provide: (1) airlift required in support of joint war plans, (2) scheduled airlift for the Department of Defense within the continental United States, between and within oversea areas as directed by higher authority, (3) worldwide air transport, weather reconnaissance, and air recovery service systems, (4) flight service within the Zone of Interior, (5) organization and training of air resupply and all elements thereof, (6) supervision, control, and maintenance of primary facilities required for performing its assigned missions, and (7) theater jurisdiction in oversea areas where MATS units are stationed but which are outside the jurisdiction of any theater commander. This program contains a request for $6,109,000 for Military Air Transport Service (Zone of Interior) and provides facilities at seven locations.

Included in the total program are medical facilities at two installations amounting to $1,237,000; one item for $191,000 in direct support of advance flying training for Tactical Air Command; the remainder of the program amounting to $4,681,000 at various bases is composed of items to support both air cargo materials handling and base operating support type facilities.

Included in the Air Defense Command program are facilities amounting to $446,000 in direct support of MÂTS and $1,080,000 for SAC.

CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE

The first installation to be considered is Charleston Air Force Base, located 5 miles northwest of Charleston, S.C. The mission of this base is three air transport squadrons, and fighter-interceptor squadron (ADC). The total program requested amounts to $1,284,000 and comprises the following five items:

The first item for 14,995-square-foot aircraft maintenance organizational shop will furnish the necessary space for maintenance, administration, training, storage, and repair of aircraft property and components for 48 heavy transport aircraft. No shop space is available for this important function, and this type of work is currently being performed in a poorly lighted, uninsulated, and inadequate warehouse.

The second item for construction of a large aircraft maintenance dock will provide a fuel system maintenance facility. The project will provide a full system inspection and repair capability under all weather conditions.

The third item for alteration work to an existing base warehouse supply and equipment building will provide adequate space for 115 office personnel employed in this function. The work includes installation of 30 tons of air conditioning, and a more efficient base supply operation will be achieved when this project is completed.

The fourth item for additional 12,000 square feet to the existing dispensary will relieve the present overcrowded and inefficient medical operation in this facility. The expansion work is necessary due to the increased personnel and their dependents stationed at this installation.

The last item requested in this program is for construction of a 300-seat chapel to meet the religious needs of assigned personnel, their dependents, and those transient personnel passing through this port of aerial embarkation. The nearest facility is 14 miles distant.

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE

The next installation is Dover Air Force Base located 4 miles southeast of Dover, Del. The mission of this base is four air transport squadrons, fighter-interceptor squadron (ADC), and air refuel medium squadron. The total program requested for this base amounts to $520,000 and provides for an addition of 62,430 square feet to the existing airfreight terminal. The additional space is needed for logistical support to jet fighter and bomber aircraft and will provide highspeed control and movement of critical materials from source to user. A substantial reduction in aircraft loading time and related manpower will be achieved upon completion of this project.

HUNTER AIR FORCE BASE

The next installation is Hunter Air Force Base located within the city limits of Savannah, Ga. The mission of this base is four troop carrier squadrons, and the total program requested for this base amounts to $766,000. It comprises the construction of two large maintenance docks needed for inspection and maintenance under all weather conditions of assigned aircraft. The existing B-47 maintenance docks are not adequate in size to accommodate the larger transport aircraft, and when the requested project is completed, it will satisfy maintenance requirements for all 64 heavy transport aircraft assigned to this installation.

MCGUIRE AIR FORCE BASE

McGuire Air Force Base is located 12 miles south-southeast of Trenton, N.J. This base is the major east coast aerial port of embarkation for the Military Air Transport Service, four air transport squadrons, an Air Defense Command fighter-interceptor squadron, and a Bomarc squadron are supported as well as a Strategic Air Command air refueling mission. The total program requested for this base consists of three projects at a total cost of $487,000.

The first item for alteration of airfreight terminal involving 97,200 square feet is needed to provide high-speed control and movement of critical materials from source to user. A reduction in aircraft loading time and supply pipeline time will result. A scheduled 3,500 tons of cargo per month is to be handled when this facility is completed. The next project is for installation of air conditioning in the air passenger terminal and when completed will eliminate air passenger discomfort during personnel layover periods because of hot and humid conditions common to this area. There are an average of 550 transiting the terminal per day and 225 personnel employed within this building.

The last item for 7,130-square-foot field training facility is needed to provide essential ground school training for aircrew and maintenance personnel on C-130-type aircraft. Included in this building will be classrooms and training devices. No facility exists that can be utilized for this purpose.

ORLANDO AIR FORCE BASE

Orlando Air Force Base is located 3 miles east of Orlando, Fla., and its mission is for a missile training wing and tactical missile school. The program requested amounts to $191,000 and provides for the alteration and air conditioning of academic classrooms. These classrooms are needed to provide effective training in missile maintenance, repair, and launching techniques for the existing distractions of high temperature and humidity and outside noise from jet engines. precludes efficient instruction.

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE

The next installation is Scott Air Force Base located 3 miles eastsoutheast of Belleville, Ill. The programed mission for this base is headquarters, Military Air Transport Service, aeromed transport squadron; headquarters, Air Force Comunications Service and troop carrier medium squadron (reserve). The amount requested for this installation in this program is $145,000 and comprises two items as follows:

The first item is for replacement of an obsolete area search radar. The requested facility will have a range up to 60 nautical miles at 40,000 feet. The equipment to be installed was developed by the Federal Aviation Agency, and the increased radar capability is deemed essential for control of modern high-performance aircraft.

The last item is for construction of 3.298 feet of telephone ducts to service the expanded activities in the flight line annex area, and the new fire station scheduled or early construction. When completed, this project will satisfy the total base requirement.

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE

Travis Air Force Base is located 6 miles east of Fairfield, Calif. The programed mission for the base is Military Air Transport Service west coast aerial port of embarkation, five Air Transport squadrons, SAC heavy bomber and air refueling squadrons, ADC fighter interceptor squadron (ADC). The amount requested for this base is $2,716,000 and includes the following six items:

The first item is to replace unusable hardstands with heavy-duty hardstands and to provide a dispersal area for emplacement of cargo aircraft arriving loaded with high explosives.

The second item for 18 additional hydrant fuel outlets are needed for assigned and transient aircraft to accelerate fuel loading operations, thereby obtaining maximum utilization of costly transport aircraft. This project, together with the existing 35 fueling outlets will satisfy the total base requirement.

The third item for a 6,157-square-foot flight simulator training facility is needed to provide the space for training purposes involving the new aircraft at this installation.

The fourth item for 21,000-square-foot communications and electronics shop is needed to provide an adequate shop facility for maintenance, repair, and overhaul of airborne radio, radar, instrument, and autopilot systems installed in MATS strategic airlift aircraft.

The fifth item for alteration of the present hospital is needed as the bed capacity of this facility has been increased more than 100 percent in recent years. Many of the ancillary services and utilities systems have not kept pace with the increase. This project will provide the proper balance in all departments for a complete and adequate medical facility.

The last item in this program is for 150 kw. emergency powerplant needed to provide emergency standby power for dependable, uninterrupted operation of truck unloading and fuel distribution pumps in the event of commercial power failures, servicng MATS, SAC, ADC, and transient aircraft at this location.

PACIFIC AIR FORCES

The mission of the Pacific Air Forces is to conduct tactical and strategic air operations; the air defense of Hawaii, Japan, Ryukyus, Mariannas, Korea, Wake Island, Formosa (Taiwan), and the U.S. installations in the Philippines; provide air transportation for combat troops and supplies in the Pacific and Far East areas. The requested program totals $1,373,000 comprising operational and support type facilities at Hickam Air Force Base.

Included within the Pacific Air Forces Zone of Interior total program are medical facilities amounting to $176,000; an aircargo materials handling facility amounting to $458,000; the remainder of the program is composed of items to support base operating mission requirements.

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE

Hickam Air Force Base is located 6 miles west of Honolulu, Hawaii, its planned use is for Headquarters Pacific Air Force, two Air Transport squadrons, special test squadron, air refuel squadron maneuvers, air movement route, and fighter interceptor squadron Air National Guard. The program requested amounts to $1,373,000 and involves the following seven items:

The first item is for alteration work to the existing instrument runway by providing 8,333 square yards of asphalt concrete overlay to the west end of the runway, 8-26, to eliminate its operational deficiency, due to deterioration from jet blast and heat from using aircraft.

The second item for 6,860-square-foot four-stall crash and structural fire station, will, when completed, replace an existing wood frame building built during World War II that is beyond economical repair. This facility will protect the new Capehart housing area, as well as all the structures on the base.

The third item for a 42,756-square-foot airfreight terminal, will replace an existing building built in 1944 that is completely inadequate and uneconomical to repair. The increase in cargo handling to 50,000 tons greatly exceeds the capability of the available terminal to handle this workload. It is not feasible to store cargo materials outdoors.

The fourth item for construction of a 20,000-barrel above-ground jet fuel storage tank is needed to insure contamination-free JP-4 fuel for aircraft, and promote flying safety operations.

The fifth item for installation of a 33,000-barrel liquid fuel storage tank is needed to partially satisfy base fuel requirements.

The sixth item is to provide an 8,300-square-foot dental clinic, containing 15 dental operating positions by alteration work to the third floor of the existing base dispensary. When completed, this type of facility will meet known base requirements.

The last item requested in this program is for 570 kilowatts of electric power needed in the event of failure, sabotage, or breakdown of base power, servicing fuel systems and aircraft at this location.

STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND

The mission of the Strategic Air Command is to organize, train, equip, administer, prepare, and maintain a force in a state of readiness capable of conducting intensive and conclusive worldwide aerial bombardment against enemies of the United States.