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Why Prepare a Joint Land Use Study?
Figure 1.
Seymour Johnson AFB Economic Impact, FY 2016
Collaboration and joint planning among military installations, local
jurisdictions, and agencies protects the long‐term viability of existing and
future military missions. Working together also enhances local economies
and industries before compatibility becomes an issue. Recognizing the close
relationship that should exist between installations and adjacent
communities, the OEA implemented the JLUS program to aid in mitigating
existing and future conflicts and enhancing communication and coordination
among all affected stakeholders. This program aims to preserve the
sustainability of local communities while protecting current and future
research, development, acquisition, testing, and missions at Seymour
Johnson AFB and DCR.
Economic Impact
Seymour Johnson AFB and the DCR are a significant economic engine for the
eastern region of North Carolina. As the largest employer in Wayne County,
for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016, Seymour Johnson AFB employed approximately
6,000 military personnel and approximately 800 civilians, and supported
approximately 5,600 active duty dependents. The total economic output
from Seymour Johnson AFB and the DCR in FY 2016 was just under
$705 Million including an economic impact of $543 Million in annual payroll
and local expenditures of $161 Million. Additionally, Seymour Johnson AFB
contributed over $339 Million in indirect jobs and personnel spending in the
local community as shown in Figure 1. Though the economic impact of the
DCR has not been quantified independent of Seymour Johnson AFB, the
economic impact of the DCR is expected to be much smaller due to the
limited number of employees at the DCR; however, the economic viability of
Seymour Johnson AFB is dependent on the DCR to execute its training
mission.
Source: Seymour Johnson AFB/ 4th Fighter Wing Economic Impact Statement
Fiscal Year 2016
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JLUS Goal and Objectives
The goal of the Seymour Johnson AFB and DCR JLUS is to protect the viability
of current and future military mission and operations, while simultaneously
guiding community growth, sustaining the environmental and economic
health of the region, and protecting public health, safety, and welfare.
To achieve this goal, three primary JLUS objectives were identified.
Understanding. Convene community and military representatives
to identify, confirm, and understand compatibility issues and concerns
in an open forum, considering both the community and military
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