Efficient Basing-Grafenwöhr
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Efficient Basing Grafenwöhr (EBG) is a Seventh United States Army (USAREUR) initiative to consolidate command and control headquarters and six battalion-sized elements in support of Army
and USAREUR transformation. The goal of the EBG initiative is to enhance training readiness, improve force protection, and provide new or renovated facilities and excellent quality-of-life facilities for Soldiers and families.
The Military Construction Army (MCA) and Payment in kind
(PIK) funded portion of EBG comprises 20 DD1391’s, encompassing more than 85 projects with a value of $689 million. Construction on the program covers fiscal years 2003-2011. It includes demolition, construction of the new Brigade Combat Team area, troop and operational areas, and renovation/conversion of existing facilities to support the realignment of community functions. Site utility systems will be privatized in accordance with USAREUR and Army policies. Specialized community support facilities, such as community clubs, commissary, medical, post exchange, and schools are provided through their appropriate responsible agencies, at a total value of over $75 million.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District
has established an EBG Program Office on site to more effectively integrate with the local Department of Public Works
(DPW) office and bauamt offices. The program support Army transformation in Europe through partnership with the U.S. Garrison Grafenwoehr and the U.S. Army Europe Deputy Chief of Staff for Engineering.
Finally, the program includes a unique initiative to support a Gated community
for family housing, known as "Netzaberg Housing Area" in Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz
. This community consists of 835 build-to-lease housing units with an integrated military-construction funded village center, including an elementary and middle school, chapel, child development center, youth services center, shoppette (AAFES
), and sports fields.
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
and USAREUR transformation. The goal of the EBG initiative is to enhance training readiness, improve force protection, and provide new or renovated facilities and excellent quality-of-life facilities for Soldiers and families.
The Military Construction Army (MCA) and Payment in kind
Payment in kind
Payment in kind refers to payment for goods or services with a medium other than legal tender ....
(PIK) funded portion of EBG comprises 20 DD1391’s, encompassing more than 85 projects with a value of $689 million. Construction on the program covers fiscal years 2003-2011. It includes demolition, construction of the new Brigade Combat Team area, troop and operational areas, and renovation/conversion of existing facilities to support the realignment of community functions. Site utility systems will be privatized in accordance with USAREUR and Army policies. Specialized community support facilities, such as community clubs, commissary, medical, post exchange, and schools are provided through their appropriate responsible agencies, at a total value of over $75 million.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District
For over a quarter of a century, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District, has provided both installation and contingency support to U.S. forces throughout the United States European Command area of responsibility...
has established an EBG Program Office on site to more effectively integrate with the local Department of Public Works
Department of Public Works
Department of Public Works is a common name for government departments responsible for public works. It may refer specifically to:* Public Works and Government Services Canada* Department of Public Works and Highways...
(DPW) office and bauamt offices. The program support Army transformation in Europe through partnership with the U.S. Garrison Grafenwoehr and the U.S. Army Europe Deputy Chief of Staff for Engineering.
Finally, the program includes a unique initiative to support a Gated community
Gated community
In its modern form, a gated community is a form of residential community or housing estate containing strictly-controlled entrances for pedestrians, bicycles, and automobiles, and often characterized by a closed perimeter of walls and fences. Gated communities usually consist of small residential...
for family housing, known as "Netzaberg Housing Area" in Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz
Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz
Eschenbach in der Oberpfalz is a town in the district of Neustadt , in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated 25 km west of Neustadt an der Waldnaab, and 28 km southeast of Bayreuth. It is also about 1 km north of the large US military base in Grafenwöhr....
. This community consists of 835 build-to-lease housing units with an integrated military-construction funded village center, including an elementary and middle school, chapel, child development center, youth services center, shoppette (AAFES
Army and Air Force Exchange Service
The Exchange is an agency of the United States Department of Defense. Its dual missions are to provide quality merchandise and services of necessity and convenience to authorized customers at uniform low prices, and to generate reasonable earnings to supplement appropriated funds for the support...
), and sports fields.