George W. Weightman

“ The bump and retreat process that follows a RIF will impact the Hospital's patient care mission as highly skilled and experienced personnel in the current workforce are moved in to other jobs or involuntarily separated. The danger of an "under-lap" of personnel to perform vital functions could decreaseour ability to complete the garrison mission and provide world class patient care. ”

“ Once the hospital is relocated this becomes a Logistics action and the hospital DOL will NOT be here to perform that function. After BRAC there could be a AAA Audit or GAO review to see that the correct steps were taken. The DOL also serves as a central office for supply acquisition and distribution thereby building a more efficient and effective means to procure supplies and equipment for the entire Garrison operation. A central supply system reduces redundancy and increases availability of supplies to Garrison organizations. ”

“ In addition, the disposition and transfer of property, equipment and facilities are all logistical functions and during BRAC the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army expects accountability from closing installations. ”