Integrated Processes, Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Training

U.S. Air Force Sets new Standard for Base Realignment and Closure

The Client

Kelly Air Force Base was founded in November 1916 in San Antonio, Texas. It was named Kelly Air Force Base in 1948 when the Air Force became a separate branch of the Armed services. It was named after Lt. George E. Kelly who was the first American aviator to lose his life while piloting a military aircraft on May 10, 1911.

The Challenge

The Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission voted to close Kelly Air Force Base (AFB) in 1995. Faced with the challenge of realigning and closing a base that had provided outstanding mission support for more than 80 years, BearingPoint was chosen from many respondents to assist in implementing the change.

The Solution

Partnering with the City of San Antonio’s local redevelopment authority - Greater Kelly Development Authority, the San Antonio Logistics Center, and the Air Force Base Conversion Agency, BearingPoint sought to bring solutions for the San Antonio community and the United Air Force. BearingPoint assisted parties in compliance with laws and regulations as well helping to develop adopted innovative approaches to process and program management through actions such as training on the BRAC process, developing a joint communications strategy and establishing integrated process teams.

The Benefits

Through inventing new approaches to BRAC, BearingPoint and the partnership were able to make the transformation a success. BearingPoint continues to work hand in hand with the United States Air Force to create one of their best partnerships through mutual understanding and respect.

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