Transforming Army Installations Through Partnerships
Military installations and civilian communities are inseparably linked. Most of our members and their families live, shop, work, play, and go to school in their surrounding town or county. In fact, we now depend on our surrounding communities to teach our children, protect our loved ones, and provide infrastructure so Soldiers may fulfill their duties on the post. We seek partnerships for the benefit of all citizens.
The DCS, G-9 is leading the way for Army in encouraging regular Army and reserve components installations to meet with municipalities and states to further engage in a mutually beneficial partnering process. This process includes remaining open to potential Inter Governmental Support Agreements and partnership opportunities with the private sector.
Army partnerships are a vital tool for accomplishing key Army goals. Partnerships encourage innovation and collaboration between partners, which drives modernization throughout the Army. Additionally, partnerships identify cost efficiencies, reduce installation service response times, and improve communications, which contribute to Army readiness, modernization and reform.
About Partnerships
As we approach the installation of the future 2025 and beyond, it is essential that the Army leverages all available authorities to increase installation readiness, efficiently utilize resources, and modernize the Army. Critical to this effort is the formation of partnerships with local, state, and federal communities and agencies. Partnerships include cover a full spectrum of agreements, from formal Intergovernmental Support Agreements (IGSA) to less formal Memorandum of Agreements/Understanding (MOA/MOU). This effort places greater emphasis on partnerships and calls for greater action within our installation communities. Engagement through these partnerships is critical as we seek policy, program and technological advances that can be leveraged by our installations.
The benefits of these partnerships are widespread as the Army looks to leverage partnerships with communities. “Shared problems equal shared solutions” is not just a catch phrase but an active initiative that the Army seeks to capitalize on. Fostering these partnerships will become increasingly vital as the Army and communities work to mitigate budget and resource shortfalls.
By leveraging the Intergovernmental Agreement Authority, the money saved, which on average is showing about 30 percent, can be reinvested in family programs and provides services that may not otherwise be available due to funding shortages. Money saved and efficiencies gained allow the military to focus on other priority requirements.
It is essential that the Army leverages all available authorities to increase installation readiness, efficiently utilize resources, and modernize the Army. Critical to this effort is the formation of partnerships with local, state, and federal communities and agencies. The benefits of these partnerships are widespread as the Army looks to leverage partnerships with communities. “Shared problems equal shared solutions” is not just a catch phrase but an active initiative that the Army seeks to capitalize on. Fostering these partnerships will become increasingly vital as the Army and communities work to mitigate budget and resource shortfalls. Partnerships include cover a full spectrum of agreements, from formal Intergovernmental Support Agreements (IGSA) to less formal Memorandum of Agreements/Understanding (MOA/MOU). This effort places greater emphasis on partnerships and calls for greater action within our installation communities. Engagement through these partnerships is critical as we seek policy, program and technological advances that can be leveraged by our installations. 
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Benefits of Partnership
Military installations and civilian communities are inextricably linked together. Most of Soldiers and their families live, shop, work, play and go to school in town. The Army depends on our surrounding communities to teach our children, protect our loved ones and provide infrastructure so that the Soldiers may fulfill their duties on the post. Partnerships directly support Army families through the creation of new jobs for spouses, increased educational programs that the children of Army families can benefit from, and increased access to installation services that enhance the quality of life for the broader community, which, in turn supports Army families that live off post. Generally, partnerships focused on training opportunities, children and youth services, spousal employment, and other Morale, Welfare and Recreation requirements benefit both military and community families. However, other partnerships focused on operational efficiencies also provide significant benefits to all families in the Army and the local community.
Events
Links
- Defense Community Regional Forums
- Annapolis, MC
- June 5-6
- Fairbanks, AK
- August 29-30
- Raleigh, NC
- September 26-27
- Annapolis, MC
- ADC Installation Innovation
- Orlando, FL
- November 6-8
- Orlando, FL
- Defense Contracting Events | Defense Leadership Forum
- Honolulu, HI
- October 17-19
- Huntsville, AL
- April 2024
- Honolulu, HI
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News
Partnerships
Fort Polk and Vernon Parish Police Jury – Solid Waste Removal IGSA
Fort Bragg – Custodial and Facility Maintenance Services at Museum IGSAs
Fort Riley and Manhattan, Kansas – Salt Bulk Purchase IGSA
Current as of 5 January 2024