Strategy
Geographic
Issue /
Strategy
ID #
FREQUENCY SPECTRUM IMPEDANCE / INTERFERENCE
FSI-1 Expansion of Wi-Fi and Wireless Communication on Keesler Air Force Base
The expansion of wireless communication capability at Keesler AFB has the potential to impact surrounding communities.
FSI-1A Stud
MCAOD
Assess Cumulative Impact of Frequencies Outside Keesler AFB
Consider the cumulative effects of increased Wi-Fi communication systems and coverage on
Keesler AFB, which could potentially create adverse effects or diminished service for the
surrounding community. While there is a possibility that Keesler could bleed over into the local
community in the 2.4/5 GHz commercial band, they currently take precautions to ensure use of
directional antennas facing inwards whenever possible. They also register devices with the
Gulf Area Frequency Coordinator (GAFC), MAJCOM and Air Force Spectrum Management
Office.
Mid
Term
INFRASTRUCTURE EXTENSIONS
IE-1 Infrastructure Development and Planning
The development of the new Division Street main gate for Keesler AFB has the potential to impact the surrounding neighborhood.
IE-1A Comm
JLUS Report
MCAOD
Continue Infrastructure Planning and Coordination
Keesler AFB should continue to coordinate infrastructure expansion plans with the surrounding
jurisdictions and utility providers. Notify surrounding jurisdictions and / or other service
providers when extending / enhancing infrastructure at Keesler AFB, such as transportation
and utility infrastructure— roadway infrastructure, water, wastewater, acquisition of right-of-
way, and utility-scale infrastructure, etc. that may impact areas in the vicinity of the installation.
Infrastructure providers should consider alternatives that would help reduce future incompatible
development associated with infrastructure improvements that could induce incompatible
growth. Coordination should occur early in the planning process to optimize compatibility,
reduce costs associated with plan changes, and resolve planning issues within a reasonable
timeframe so as not to delay development.
On-
going
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