Military Construction and Appropriations: Policy, Oversight, and Budgeting in the U.S. Defense Sector

The Military Construction (MILCON) program enables the Department of Defense to plan, program, design, and construct infrastructure to support U.S. military forces both domestically and abroad. The MILCON process involves a close partnership between DOD and Congress to build military facilities, starting with the identification of new infrastructure needs and culminating in the completion of the facility. This book explains the MILCON process, delves into the various federal laws that govern it, and highlights some of the legal and institutional challenges that can arise along the way.