Army Base Realignment and Closure

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Fort Dix


BRAC Summary: The Commission recommends that Fort Dix be realigned to support the Reserve Component force structure through retention of an Active Component garrison and essential facilities (which include essential portions of Walson Army Hospital and housing facilities), ranges, and training areas to support Reserve and Active Component training. The Commission also recommends that the Defense Medical Facilities Office (DMFO) determine the medical facilities requirement to support the Fort Dix and McGuire Air Force Base areas and ensure implementation of the most effective solution.

Property Description: Fort Dix is a former United States Army post located in Wrightstown, NJ, approximately 16 miles southeast of Trenton. Prior to the 1995 BRAC round, Fort Dix comprised approximately 31,000 acres. Under BRAC 1995, the Army excessed 278 acres and retained the remainder as an enclave. As a result of BRAC 2005, the retained portion of Fort Dix is now part of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The Army portion is currently under the command and control of the United States Army Reserve Command (USARC).

Last Page Update: July 14, 2026