Army exploring the changing role of installations

By Ashley Tressel / July 9, 2018 at 3:41 PM
Domestic military installations are now "part of the battlespace" and should be thought of as weapon systems -- necessitating a drastic change in the institutional perspective, according to an Army official. Richard Kidd, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for strategic integration under installations, energy and environment, told reporters today recent changes in the service's requirements, threats and opportunities will significantly affect its installations, which have become more vulnerable. Taking a page from the National Defense Strategy, Kidd said, "Our...

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