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From: schweige@cs.nps.navy.mil (Jeffrey M. Schweiger)
Newsgroups: sci.military
Subject: Re: Base Closings/Defense Cuts
Keywords: 7th LID, 9th ID, Fort Ord, Fort Lewis, Closing?
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Date: 9 Feb 90 01:11:20 GMT
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From: schweige@cs.nps.navy.mil (Jeffrey M. Schweiger)

In article <13782@cbnews.ATT.COM> scameron@blake.acs.washington.edu (Scott Cameron) writes:
>
>From: scameron@blake.acs.washington.edu (Scott Cameron)
>
>Rumors are flying here in the Northwest that DOD is contemplating the 
>following scenario as part of the so-called "peace dividend" defense cuts:
>  -Demobilization of the remaining two active brigades of the 9th ID
>     (Ft. Lewis WA)
>  -Relocation of the 7th LID from Ft. Ord, CA to Ft. Lewis
>  -Closing Ft. Ord
>
>Does anyone in netland have any information about whether this proposal is
>or is not actually in the works?  If so:
>  - Is the 7th to be upgraded to a heavy division?
>  - What changes in mission are contemplated for the 7th Div?
[...]

This was indeed included as a potential realignment in the proposed FY91 budget
submitted to Congress (though even if approved, it would not take place 
immediately).

The 7th would remain a light infantry division, with no change in mission
announced.  

The major rationale for the move is the collocation of McChord AFB with 
Ft. Lewis, making it easier for the division to deploy on short notice.  
Currently, much of the division would have to travel by ground transportation
to Travis AFB, a couple of hours away, to deploy.  Another reason, is 
increased opportunity for live fire training at Ft. Lewis, as opposed to 
Ft. Ord.

Jeff Schweiger


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