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The Military and The Community

The Military and The Community. Fort Bliss and The City of El Paso An Overview. Purpose of This Briefing. To provide a broad overview on the growth of Fort Bliss over the next five years based on the BRAC announcement; and to assess what impact this growth will have on the City of El Paso.

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The Military and The Community

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  1. The Military and The Community Fort Bliss and The City of El Paso An Overview

  2. Purpose of This Briefing To provide a broad overview on the growth of Fort Bliss over the next five years based on the BRAC announcement; and to assess what impact this growth will have on the City of El Paso.

  3. Key Briefing Points • Fort Bliss Today (February 2007) • BRAC Announcement (May 2005) • Fort Bliss Projected Growth • Growth Impact on Local Community (El Paso)

  4. Fort Bliss Today (February 2007)(A Post in Transition) • Currently: A TRADOC Post • Soldiers 9,000 • w/Family Members 14,000 • w/Civilian Work Force 18,000 to 21,000 • Future: A FORSCOM Post • Soldiers 20,000 plus • w/Family Members 45,000 plus • w/Civilian Work Force 50,000 plus

  5. Fort Bliss Today (February 2007)cont.Major Troop Commands • 6th Bde (TRADOC) • Garrison Command (TRADOC) • 32nd AAMDC • 11th ADA Bde • 31st ADA Bde • 35th ADA Bde ----------- Korea • JTFN • 240th MI Bn • EPIC • Sgt Major Academy • 4th Bde, 1st Cav Division

  6. BRAC AnnouncementMay 2005 • BRAC Recommendations for Fort Bliss • Personnel at Fort Bliss will increase by 11,354 military and 147 civilians. • Fort Bliss was listed as the U.S. Army’s most important post based upon military value.

  7. Fort Bliss Project GrowthFY05 – FY11 • A Division HQ’s (2-Star) • 3 to 4 Armor Bdes • Aviation Bde • FA Bde • Engr Bn • MP Bn • MI Bn • (-) 108th ADA • (-) 11th ADA • (-) 6th Bde • (-) School House The BRAC Announcement and follow-on transition will produce a NET GAIN of over 20,000 Soldiers for Fort Bliss.

  8. Fort Bliss Construction New construction is estimated at $2.5 Billion - 1 July 05--$20-$25M for ORTC Barracks - 6 Aug 05-- $3M for Tactical Equipment Shop - Fall 05-- $15M Security Dormitory for DHS - 2006– Design & Build for Barracks, Mess Halls, Battalion Headquarters, Company Headquarters, Storage, & Maintenance Shops

  9. Fort Bliss Construction • Main Post • New PX • New Commissary • New Homes Construction --- (4,500 units) • Other Support Facilities • Biggs • New Troop Barracks (+) Renovation and upgrade of existing barracks • Command HQs, Motor Pools, Supply Opns, Dining Facilities, etc… • Medical and Dental Clinics • Child Development Facilities • Ranges • Major upgrades to accommodate training for 3 BCTs and others

  10. Fort Bliss Growth Impact on Local Community • Schools (Fort Bliss subsidize the El Paso School System $2,500.00 for each military dependent) • Hospital • Housing • Hotels • Restaurants • Department Stores • Car Dealership • Entertainment and Rec. Facilities

  11. Fort Bliss Growthcont. Impact on Local Community • Inter Loop Growth – Highway 375 Expansion/Const. - $18M • Job Market Growth • Doctors • Teachers • Blue Collar Worker (Mechanics) • Tanks (M-1 Tanks, Bradley Fighting Vehicles) • Heavy Wheels • Apache Helicopters • Bottom Line: Fort Bliss contributes over $1B each year to the El Paso Community

  12. Conclusion • Fort Bliss will experience tremendous growth over the next five years. • The post will transform from a School-House TRADOC installation to a war-fight/maneuver FORSCOM installation. • Fort Bliss growth will generate corresponding growth, job market and economic expansion for the city of El Paso. ** Fort Bliss growth will have a direct impact on the future economic growth of the city of El Paso.**

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