The Rock Island Arsenal

[kato13]

For an alternate timeline I am trying to come up with a Logical reason for closing the Rock Island Arsenal during one of the rounds of BRAC (I want to have it be transformed into a private development like the Glenview NAS and Fort Sheridan were.) These would be closed in a more modern timeline not necessarily a T2k one.

Of course as BRAC is about political maneuvering as much as it is about the logic of defending the nation, It is easy to say it happened. I am wondering about the ramifications though.

I was hoping this group might have opinions on how such a closure might effect the nations defense plans. For example what other bases might take some of the load. How reserve plans might be affected(It is a Reserve HQ if I recall correctly). Any thoughts are welcome.

Thanks.