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7th SPECIAL FORCES GROUP (AIRBORNE)

BRAC INFORMATION BRIEFINGBRIEFING

Group Commander: COL James E. Kraft Jr.

Group Command Sergeant Major: CSM William B. Zaiser

Information presented current as of: 11 May 2010

7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)

Information presented current as of: 11 May 2010

AGENDA

•WHAT IS BRAC?

•PERSONNEL FACTS

•GEOGRAPHICAL OVERVIEW

•FACILITIES OVERVIEW

•SUMMARY

620 Miles

•QUESTIONS


BRAC

What is BRAC?:

•"BRAC" is an acronym for Base Realignment and Closure. It is the congressionally mandated process used by the Department of Defense tocongressionally mandated process used by the Department of Defense to reorganize its base structure to more efficiently support our forces, and increase operational readiness.

What BRAC says?:What BRAC says?:

•The 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) will relocate from Fort Bragg, NC to Eglin AFB, FL. by 15 September 2011

A difi ti d l b d 15 S t b 2011 t b d•Any modifications or delays beyond 15 September 2011 must be approved by Congress

When will Soldiers of the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) move ( di t th t l )?(according to the present plan)?

•The Group is currently planning a phased move from 1 May 2011 through 15 September 2011 to ensure coverage of operational requirements while allowing ample time for the unit and families to move


allowing ample time for the unit and families to move.

BRAC (PERSONNEL FACTS)

Becoming “Locked-In” to Group:

•12 Months before the date of activation at the new location (15 September 10) unit members will be “Stabilized” in the unit and willSeptember 10), unit members will be Stabilized in the unit and will move with the unit.

•Soldiers identified for Continental United States (CONUS) to CONUS moves must have 12 months retainability upon arrival atCONUS moves must have 12 months retainability, upon arrival, at the new location.

BAH Change:

A BAH i 9 11%•Average BAH rates increase 9-11%

Tax Benefits:

•Effective October 1st, 2009, military dependents will be able toEffective October 1 , 2009, military dependents will be able to claim the same state of residence as the spouse and receive the same benefits (Florida has no State Income Tax/ North Carolina has a 6-9% State Income Tax).


EGLIN A.F.B. AND NEARBY COMMUNITIES

Crestview, FL

7th SFG (A) Duke Field

15 MilesNiceville

15 Miles

LEGEND:Valparaiso

Fort Walton Beach

Eglin AFB (Main)

= Community

= Eglin AFB (Main)

= 7th SFG(A)

= Okaloosa County

Airport

Mary Esther


AirportEsther Shalimar Destin

CANTONMENT AREAGroup Headquarters Building

Five Battalion/ Company/ TeamFive Battalion/ Company/ Team Buildings

Five Battalion Motorpools

One Dining FacilityOne Dining Facility

25 Meter Indoor Range

Combat Readiness Training Facility

Ch l (320 PAX)Chapel (320 PAX)

Kennel

UAV Maintenance Hanger

Maritime Operations Building

Troop Medical Clinic

Three Barracks Buildingsg

Group Logistics FacilityRiggers Facility

Medical Warehouse


SSA Warehouse

AAFES Shoppette

CANTONMENT AREAThe entire Group will be consolidated in one contiguous area

Battalion HQ / Company Operations Facilities

7th SFG(A) Group HQ

Barracks

Combat Readiness Training Facility

Indoor Baffle Range Dining Facility

Tactical Communications Facility

Group Support Battalion HQ

Q / p y p

Battalion HQ / Company Operations Facilities

Deployment Readiness Facility Battalion Motorpools

CIF

Fire Station

Group Support BattalionMotorpool

Maritime Operations Facility

UAV FacilityBattalion Motorpools

CIF

Logistics Facility

Motorpool

Other Facilities:1. Backyard Ranges (4 of them)2 Eastern Range Complex (5 of 8)


2. Eastern Range Complex (5 of 8)3. Ammunition Magazines (9)4. Chapel / Kennel/ AAFES PX / IMCOM Blds

/ Access Control Point / CE Bldg

GROUP HEADQUARTERS

E ti G HQ i i b ildiEntire Group HQ is in one building

Centrally located on compound

Parking spot for every Soldierg p y


ODA “TEAM ROOM”1920 Square Feet vs. current 700 Square Feet

Garaged in area which will hold two pallets Battalion Headquarters co located with Companies andGaraged‐in area which will hold two pallets

12 Personnel Storage Cages/ Four MOS Cages

Latrine with two showers

Battalion Headquarters co‐located with Companies and Teams

Arms rooms 1200 ft2 / Company vs. 1000 ft2 / Battalion


7th GROUP BARRACKS Space for 288 Soldiers

M d l 2 1 C fi tiModular 2 + 1 Configuration

Small Kitchenette and Bathroom per every two rooms


COMBAT READINESSTRAINING FACILITY

Climbing WallClimbing Wall

Indoor Track

Basketball Court

Combatives Room

Weight Room

Physical Therapy Roomy py

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SUMMARY•The move of 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) to Florida was mandated by Congress and signed into Law by the President of the United States. We will move to Eglin NLT 15 SEP 2011.

•The 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) leadership recognizes the significant impact this move will have on Soldiers and their Families.

•7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) is going to make every attempt to minimize any negative impacts to the 7th Group Family.

•The area of North‐West Florida holds a great deal of opportunity and will welcome the Group and its members as its newest residents.

•The 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) facilities will be “State of the Art” and the best the Special Operations Community has to offer; thereby ensuring the readiness, effectiveness, and survivability of 7th Special Forces


Group (Airborne) Soldiers.

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