The purpose of this report is to give a general description of the acquisition process of Navy Family Housing and to examine the use of factory-built housing in meeting the needs fo the Navy. The acquisition of Navy Family Housing can be broken down into several phases for programming and acquisition. The current housing situation for the military, the White House administration, the Congressional attitude, and the economic conditions of the nation all influence the policies and decisions made concerning navy Housing. Over the years, military housing has evolved into a form of entitlement. In the 1800's, the need to provide quarters for military families was recognized; a quarters allowance was established based upon a percentage of total pay. After World War II, the increase in the number of military families brought about an increased demand for military housing far in excess of supply. Congress funded several housing programs through the 1950's and 1960's. The current inventory of Navy Housing is now over 76,000 units worldwide. The objective of the Navy Family Housing program is to provide adequate, economical housing to eligible military personnel and their families by first utilizing community resources and then providing government quarters as required. Therefore, the purpose of the program is not a provide government quarters to all Navy families. However, housing is needed as a morale and retention factor, as a service at remote locations, and as a support function for certain mission-oriented activities.


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    Title :

    Navy Family Housing Acquisition Process and Use of Factory-Built Housing


    Contributors:
    E. S. Unger (author)

    Publication date :

    1984


    Size :

    92 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English