VSIP is a management tool, which provides flexibility in resolving future placement issues. The VSIP authority is through FY01. We need to make maximum use of this tool in planning our A-76 initiatives. The DOD has VERA authority through FY99 and there are legislative proposals to make VERA a permanent authority for management. Currently we must request VERA authority annually from DOD specifying the period and number of people covered.
Installations individually announce whole base studies.
Announce and conduct parallel whole-base studies. Evaluation Criteria were developed. The remaining participants used the criteria to rate the options. The results were combined to rank the options and a consensus was achieved. Based on the criteria, it was decided MDW would do parallel Whole Base studies.