Protect and Grow: a Strategic Plan for Michigan's Defense and Homeland
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Protect and Grow: A Strategic Plan for Michigan’s Defense and Homeland Security Economy Executive Summary and Public Report Presented by: The Michigan Defense Center MDC Executive Summary and Public Report Dear Michiganders , Michigan has been a leader in the defense sector for decades. From the Arsenal of Democracy of World War II to our latest missions in cybersecurity and the current deployments of our National Guard, Michiganders have always answered the call to serve our great nation. As a member of the Council of Governors, I have had the opportunity to interact with senior leaders of the White House and the United States Departments of Defense, Justice, and Homeland Security on many of the issues presented in this document. The RICK SNYDER, GOVERNOR Council is a bipartisan organization of ten governors and senior federal officials who advise the President on defense, homeland security, cybersecurity, and other important national security issues that have a state-federal nexus. In addition, I co-chair the National Governors Association Cyber Resource Center, where states come together with the federal government to share best practices on cybersecurity. Since I took office, Michigan has been a leader in cybersecurity and continues that leadership with the recently announced Cyber Operations Squadron at the 110th Attack Wing in Battle Creek. In 2014, I directed the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to initiate the State of Michigan’s first comprehensive statewide “Protect and Grow” strategy for our defense assets. This document is the result of the work. It is intended to be an evolving document, continually updated to reflect the latest in Michigan’s innovation, technology, and assets. From our great citizen soldiers of the Michigan National Guard, who live in every one of our 83 counties, to our active duty and civilian military and homeland security professionals, and the tremendous industry partners all across the state, every community was represented in this process. I want to thank the members of the Executive Council, the Governance Board, and the Advisory Committee for the countless hours of dedication, thoughtful input, and enthusiasm for “Protect and Grow.” I also want to thank our congressional delegation for coming together in a bipartisan and bicameral way to support this initiative. I am very proud of this effort and am looking forward to implementing the recommendations in this document. Sincerely, Rick Snyder Governor 2 Protect and Grow: A Strategic Plan for Michigan’s Defense and Homeland Security Economy The Michigan Defense Center thanks all who participated and offered their guidance and expertise in this important mission. Your support has been immeasurable and we look forward to continuing our work together to successfully implement “Protect and Grow”. Sean Carlson, VP MEDC Vicki Selva, Exec. Consultant Michigan Defense Center Michigan Defense Center Executive Council Lt. Governor Brian Calley Major General Gregory Vadnais, The Adjutant General State Budget Director John Roberts MEDC CEO Steve Arwood Governance Board Brigadier General Michael Stone Marie Briganti Dept. Military & Veteran Affairs Battle Creek Unlimited Rob Blackwell Stephen Cassin Governor Synder’s DC Office Macomb County Economic Development Tammy Carnrike Dr. Fritz Erickson Detroit Regional Chamber Northern Michigan University Advisory Committee Ken Rogers Pete Keating Vicky Rad Charley Hasemann Walter Bryzik Rick Battani Dave Closs Dave Rohall Jan Frantz Jim Jacobsw George Patten James Ruma Diane Rekowski Bruce MacDonald Dena Kozanas Brigit Klohs Lisa Katz Eric Icard JoAnn Crary Tom Kelly Traci Zainea Janice Karcher Art Siirila Joe Agostinelli Ron Kitchens Clay Miller Larry Herriman Matt McCauley Cheryl Burt Robert Lusardi Irene Spanos Rick Wyrembelski Grace Shore Kevin Chandler Douglas Relyea Patty Lopez Valde Garcia Diane Rekowski Nancy Loerch Chris Vanslager Rick Darter Ken Zurowski Brett Chouinard Paul Luskin Bruce Legge Angela Lommen Beth Cryderman Moss Jennifer Tisdale Karen Czernel Larry Molnar Keith Nelson James Jackson Matt Williams Sandy McLeod Special thanks to: Our Michigan Congressional Delegation and their staff members who fully supported and encouraged this effort. Our military members and civil servants, whose mission in life is to protect our nation and provide the best tools to protect our service members. Thank you for your commitment as well as your thoughtful responses to our inquiries and for your willingness to collaborate and partner with the State of Michigan. 3 MDC Executive Summary and Public Report In 1941 President Roosevelt called upon Michigan and her industries to equip and support our armed forces and those of our allies as America faced its greatest threat. Over the The Michigan last 75 years, the enemies and battlefields have changed, but the Department of Defense Defense Center (DOD) continues to look to Michigan for solutions to military requirements and expertise is an operation in engaging enemies around the globe. of the Michigan In 2014, at the direction of Governor Snyder, the Michigan Economic Development Economic Corporation (MEDC) and the Department of Military and Veteran’s Affairs came together to Development support the Michigan Defense Center (MDC) in our recommendation to pursue a statewide, comprehensive strategy to protect and grow our military missions and the economy that Corporation supports those important national security missions. focused on To develop a highly effective strategy, the decision was made to seek a third party firm the support, specializing in national and global defense issues. This firm would be required to protection engage in information gathering, make objective and candid assessments of the facilities, and growth missions, industries, and opportunities in the State, report results in both a public plan of Michigan’s and a confidential document, and make recommendations to guide Michigan’s future investments in time, effort, and funding. The Matrix Design Group, in association with The defense and Roosevelt Group, was chosen by an evaluation committee comprised of stakeholders from homeland both the private and public sectors. security missions Matrix Design Group is an interdisciplinary planning and engineering firm specializing in and the Michigan professional consulting and technical services for federal, state, and local governments; businesses that the DOD; private sector entities; and other agencies / organizations. We recognize support our planning goes beyond the preparation of basic policies and maps – it is about listening to a client’s needs, providing a range of innovative alternatives, and creating workable nation’s security solutions specifically tailored to each client’s unique situation. Their team members and our military’s offer extensive government experience in working with all branches of the U.S. Armed safety. Forces and provide expertise across the spectrum of issues facing our installations and operations today. This experience includes planning activities related to installations and depots, space utilization, facilities needs assessments, public-private partnerships, shared services, infrastructure, and operations. They specialize in military and compatibility planning, which at a minimum includes: Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT) Analysis; Risk Assessments; Economic Impact Studies; Red Teaming; Redevelopment Plans; Joint Land Use Studies; Compatibility Handbooks; and, a full complement of BRAC planning activities. The Roosevelt Group is a bipartisan government relations consulting firm whose staff has more than 100 years of combined Congressional experience and military service. The Roosevelt MICHIGAN DEFENSE CENTER Group represents Battle Creek Unlimited and the Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance of which the Northern Michigan Unmanned Aerial Systems Consortium 4 Protect and Grow: A Strategic Plan for Michigan’s Defense and Homeland Security Economy is a partner. The Roosevelt Group offers Promote and Safeguard Acquisition, Technology, and unparalleled expertise to clients in 1 Logistics (ATL) Capabilities at the Detroit Arsenal a variety of fields, including defense, homeland security, and intelligence. They 2 Lead the Nation in DOD/State Cyber Operations Integration provide strategic consulting, advocacy, and strategic communications services Secure East Coast Missile Defense Ground Based on a wide range of public policy issues. 3 Interceptor Site at the Fort Custer Training Center As a bipartisan group, they have access to Democratic and Republican decision- Publicize the Importance of the Soo Locks to National 4 Security and Advocate for Funding makers alike, as well as executive branch personnel at every level of seniority. Invest State Resources to Enhance Military Installations 5 and Defense and Homeland Security Missions This initiative was supported by three extraordinarily important groups who Expand Training Ranges and Opportunities guided the MDC and the consultants 6 throughout the process. We thank Maximize the Michigan Congressional Delegation’s Federal the Executive Council (leaders within 7 Influence and Support for Military Installations Michigan’s highest level of government), Strengthen and Promote Link Between Defense and the Governance Board (leaders in private 8 Domestic Auto; Establish Autonomous Vehicle Corridor sector economic development and on I-69 government), and the Advisory Committee