U.S. Special Operations Command Fiscal Year Military Construction Planning Report

Key Chapter Title List

1. Project Overview and Budget Summary
2. Yuma Military Free-Fall Advanced Training Complex Project Details
3. Coronado Special Operations Mission Support Facility Phase II Project Details
4. Hurlburt Field Air Force Special Operations Command Operations Facility Project Details
5. Hunter Army Airfield Special Operations Military Working Dog Kennel Facility Project Details
6. Hunter Army Airfield Special Operations Joint Rigging Facility Project Details
7. Camp Lejeune Special Operations Armory Project Details
8. Fort Liberty Special Operations Weapons Room Expansion Project Details
9. Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Story Special Operations Human Performance Training Center Project Details
10. Keyport Special Operations Cold Water Training/Harsh Environment Facility Project Details

Document Introduction

This report is a systematic review and analysis of military construction projects planned by the United States Special Operations Command within the scope of the Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Budget. The report's core focus is on addressing deficiencies in existing facilities, supporting new mission requirements, and ultimately enhancing the readiness, operational effectiveness, and personnel support levels of U.S. Special Operations Forces through dedicated military construction investments. All plans are developed around the unique training, equipment, support, and command and control needs of Special Operations Forces, reflecting the U.S. military's priorities in modernizing Special Operations capabilities and adapting infrastructure.

The report begins with a standardized table summarizing nine core construction projects across nine military bases located in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington. The total investment request is $295 million, covering a Special Operations Military Free-Fall Advanced Training Complex, mission support facilities, an Air Force Special Operations operations facility, military working dog kennels, a joint rigging facility, an armory, a weapons room expansion, a human performance training center, and a cold water training/harsh environment facility. The report specifies the authorization and appropriation request amounts for each project, their mission type (all "Current Mission"), and the corresponding page numbers in the detailed justification section.

The report's in-depth value lies in its detailed justification section for each individual project. This section uses the standardized DD FORM 1390 format to provide comprehensive background and necessity analysis for each construction proposal. Content typically includes: detailed cost estimate breakdowns (primary facility, supporting facilities, contingency costs, supervisory costs, etc.), project location and responsible command information, personnel data involved, existing facility inventory and shortfalls, the specific scope and design status of the proposed project (start and completion dates), projects planned for the next three years, the base's core mission functions, and existing environmental pollution and safety hazards.

Critically, the justification for each project includes core sections such as "Project Description," "Need Analysis," "Current Situation Description," "Consequences of Non-Provision," and "Supplementary Notes." These sections, using specific data and facts, reveal widespread issues with existing facilities: such as facility aging (some buildings over 60 years old), severe space shortages, dispersed layouts leading to inefficient command and control, buildings not meeting current safety and accessibility standards, frequent HVAC system failures, mold or air quality hazards, lack of necessary anti-terrorism/force protection measures, and inability to meet the specialized environmental requirements of specific missions (e.g., military working dog care, parachute rigging, cold water training). The report clearly states that failure to construct new facilities or renovate existing ones will directly impact the daily training tempo, mission response speed, equipment maintenance levels, personnel health and safety, and overall morale of Special Operations Forces.

Furthermore, the report strictly adheres to the provisions of Title 10, United States Code, Section 165, stating that the United States Special Operations Command only budgets for facilities dedicated to Special Operations, while general support facilities are the responsibility of the respective military service departments. All projects declare that high-performance and sustainable building requirements, low-impact development features, anti-terrorism/force protection standards, and cybersecurity measures will be incorporated into their design and construction, complying with federal laws and executive orders. This document provides researchers, policy analysts, and defense observers with valuable primary source material for gaining insight into the modernization process of U.S. Special Operations logistics and training infrastructure, budget priorities, and capability generation logic.