MO SCR13

Army 2020 Force Structure Realignment plan proposes reducing Fort Leonard Wood's permanent workforce by up to 3,900 soldiers and Army civilians (41% of the current 9,500-person workforce) between Fiscal Year 2013-2020

Regional economic impact projected at $233 million in losses, including 8% decline in annual sales, 6.75% loss in tax revenue, 11.21% reduction in employment, and 7.5% population decrease across a three-county area

Waynesville School District would lose approximately 3,150 students (52% of its 6,000 current enrollment), jeopardizing the district's ability to fund recently constructed facilities dependent on federal impact aid

Fort Leonard Wood represents one of Missouri's largest employers with multi-billion dollar infrastructure investments and among the lowest operating costs of any Army installation

Resolution urges the Department of Defense to reconsider force reductions and maintain full operation at Fort Leonard Wood, with copies to be sent to the Defense Secretary, Army Environment Command, and Missouri Congressional delegation