What You Think You Know: Community Surveys at Joint Bases Dan Penrose, Program Manager, South Sound Military & Communities Partnership Lt. Col. Edward H. Peterson, USAF, Deputy Chief of Staff, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Maria Lane, Senior Associate, AECOM Komal Dewan, Lead Principal, AECOM
Community Needs Survey: Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) 3 Travel Patterns and Transportation Needs Survey: Joint Base San Antonio 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 3
Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) JBLM Feb. 2010 merger of Fort Lewis, McChord AFB & Yakima Training Center; directed by a 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission 4 Base has four unique areas: -Lewis Main (formerly Fort Lewis) -Lewis North (formerly North Fort Lewis) -McChord Field (formerly McChord AFB) -Yakima Training Center JBLM encompasses ~410,000 acres overall (~90,000 acres in South Puget Sound; more than 320,000 near Yakima). 4x larger than the next joint base 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 4
A Unique Joint Base Force projection Worldwide USAF missions Deployable Corps headquarters Combat-ready infantry, special forces, aviation & other forces ROTC training Mobilization & demobilization 5 Wounded Warrior Care Protecting W. US airspace 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 5
Military Units on JBLM I Corps HQs 2-2 SBCT 17 th Fires 555 EN 42 MP 201 st BFSB 16 CAB 6 4-2 SBCT 62 nd AW + 28 Separate Units (AC) WRMC 4-160SOAR 1SFG (ABN) 2 4 th ROTC 3-2 SBCT 2-75 th Ranger JBG ACC JRCF 6 th MP Grp (CID) 5-5 ADA USAR/ARNG/USAFR/USAF ANG 22 nd STS 593 rd SB 62 nd Med 404 AFSB 51 st Signal BN 23 rd //110 th Chem BNs 1st ASOG 5 ASOS 3 rd OD BN 1 st WS Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Training Center WTU 627 ABG 191 TSB 1A e-mtc 189 TSB 5-3 FA F/26 FA RGT 707 EOD 22 MP BN 51 MP 571 MP CO 166 MD DET 180 MD DET 227 MED DET 255 MED DET 758 FST 110 CM BN 531 EN DET 558 EN DET 61 Chem Co 1 12 AG 140 MCT 21 TC CO 22 HR 24 CS CO 40 TC CO 513 TC CO 57 TC BN HHD 63 OD CO 80 OD BN 81 CS PLT 9 FI BN 5 MPAD (OEF) 66 81 88 48 WAARNG WAARNG RRC 104 USAR 1 st JMB Mobile Construction Bn-18 (USN) 4 TH LANDING SPT BN (USMC) ACOM/MAJCOM/DRU Representation FORSCOM TRADOC AMC (AF) PACOM ARSOC IMCOM PACAF JSOC AMEDD AMC (Ar) NETCOM MICC CHRA WADS 262 nd 446 th AW 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 6
I Corps America s Corps Mission: On order, I Corps deploys world-wide as a JTF, JFLCC, or Corps HQ and conducts full spectrum operations to accomplish U.S. National Security Objectives. I Corps provides Title 10 functions and training readiness authority to support generation of trained and ready expeditionary forces for full spectrum employment. I Corps conducts Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) activities within the PACOM AOR to accomplish US regional security objectives. Area of Responsibility Covers 52% of world s surface Includes 60% of its population 7 Treaty Support Supports five defense treaties with 42 countries in the AOR Force Projection I Corps also supports operations worldwide (Iraq & Afghanistan) Major Partners Japan, Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Australia & New Zealand Japan Korea Thailand Philippines Australia Joint Base Lewis- McChord New Zealand 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 7
62nd Airlift Wing Capabilities 54 C-17A s Strategic Airlift Air Refueling Air Drop Tactical Operations 8 Current Missions Prime Nuclear Airlift Forces Overseas Contingency Presidential Support Humanitarian Support Aeromedical Evacuation 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 8
Sustained Growth in the Region Growth at JBLM (2003-2010) Total personnel (both military and civilian) increased from 35,331 to 50,587 (43%) 9 Of that total: 45,893 military 4,694 civilian Associated family members grew from 36,399 to 53,444 (47%) In total, JBLM supports 136,124 soldiers, airmen, dependents, Employees and contractors in addition to the 117,971 military retirees already present in the region. 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 9
Regional Economic Impact Military & Civilian Payroll Contracts & Grants Total Annual JBLM Economic Impact $5,799,394,000 10 * $ 285,929,000** $ 6,085,323,000 ~1.8% of Washington State GDP*** * 2010 Census Consolidated Federal Funds Report ** Est., FY09 Fort Lewis & McChord AFB Department of Defense Financial data *** Comparison of economic impact w/ Dept of Commerce 2010 State GDP data 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 10
The Community Comes Together 11 To foster effective communication, understanding, and mutual support by serving as the primary point of coordination for resolution of those issues which transcend the specific interests of the military and civilian communities of the Joint Base Lewis-McChord region. 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 11
Tiers of Organization Members of the Partnership Open to any group, agency, or organization interested in community/military issues in the Pierce and Thurston region 12 Elected Officials Council Reviews and confirms the annual work plan, coordinates legislative strategies and supports outreach efforts to maintain a high level of visibility for these issues Steering Committee Responsible to coordinate work of the Partnership and develop an annual work plan to implement strategies of the Plan Subcommittees Formed as necessary to carry out the specific recommendations and strategies of the Plan 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 12
JBLM Needs & Preferences Survey 13 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 13
Study Purpose and Process Purpose Provide initial data on the demographic profile, perceptions, and needs of JBLM staff and military families. Process Web-based survey of 41 questions designed to take less than 10 minutes. Online gift certificates to local retail outlets were offered to randomly selected respondents. Responses are anonymous. 14 Distribution 1. Direct invitation to approximately 27,000 official JBLM staff emails and over 200 personal emails via the Family Readiness Group (FRG) list serve. 2. Articles in the NW Guardian, with a circulation of over 20,700 on the installation. 3. Facebook posts, JBLM website banners, On-Base Electronic Readerboards, Commanders Channel. 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 14
Study Limitations Lack of prior knowledge about the population Little was known about the sociodemographics of the primary population 15 Survey participants were selfselecting Only those servicemembers who wanted to participate did, while others did not. This can increase the risk of a non-representative participant sample and several potential biases Potential technology issues Not everyone has reliable and/or consistent access to email or the Internet 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 15
Demographic Snapshot 3,250 Completed Surveys (2,145 from active duty/spouses) 66% Active Duty or Spouses Gender Distribution Male 64% Female 36% 16 Pay Grade N % E1 E4 562 15.1% E5 428 11.5% E6 392 10.5% E7 320 8.6% E8 E9 170 4.6% W1 O3 530 14.2% >O4 218 5.8% GS1 GS6 216 5.8% GS7 GS9 385 10.3% >GS10 509 13.6% 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 16
Demographic Snapshot 17 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 17
Active Duty Population in South Puget Sound 18 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 18
Homes & Schools 19 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 19
Why Do You Live Off-base? 20 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 20
Deployments 21 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 21
Transitioning 22 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 22
Career Plans 23 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 23
Career Plans Attend/finish college or university Law enforcement/security-related Civilian DOD/federal employment Information technology/computerrelated Aviation-related Mechanic Engineering Contracting Healthcare/medical Self-employed/small business Teaching 24 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 24
Trips by On-base Respondents 25 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 25
Trips by Off-base Respondents 26 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 26
Perception of Quality of Life in the Region 27 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 27
General Comments 1. Regional and On-Base Transportation A top concern. Suggestions and ideas were provided on how to improve congestion issues at the gates (such as opening each at all hours), stagger physical training and work schedules, interests in ride sharing, shuttles, bio diesel, carpooling, and methods to reduce single occupancy driving to the base. 2. Schools and Childcare A need for improved school quality on base, high cost and inadequate hours of childcare both on and off base, long waitlists both on and off base, and the inadequacy of care for special needs children. 3. On-Base Commercial and Service Choices Interested in healthier food choices and non-fast food restaurants on-base, better grocery choices on base and proximate to the base, farmers markets, and better fitness training opportunities on base similar to off base athletic clubs. 4. On and Off Base Housing Options and Conditions An interest in improving the quality of on-base housing; housing costs and BAH issues; and the need for privacy and spaces for pets and gardening on base. 5. JBLM / Regional Amenities The region is an attractive place to reside long term due to regional amenities and culture. Many identified reasons they prefer to live off-base, including growing gardens, having pets, privacy, and more service and commercial options, but would like to see more military discounts. 6. Walking and Biking Environments Comments were targeted at low quality walking conditions on-base and respondents interests in sidewalks, biking infrastructure, need for improved cross sections, and enforcing speed limits. 7. Health Care Identified the need for improved health care services at Madigan and the need for dental clinics on base. 8. Safety Issues on-base related to the speed of traffic and petty crimes. Off-base safety comments were related to concerns with criminal activities near base gates and in communities close to JBLM. 9. Joint Base Transitioning Joint Base transitioning issues, including merging Army and Air Force operating systems, cultures, and expectations. 28 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 28
29 Contact: Dan Penrose Program Manager 253-983-7772 dpenrose@jblm-growth.com 2012 ADC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PAGE 29