The Joint Base Cape Cod is a state-designated
joint base created by the Commonwealth of
and the
United States War Department
The United States Department of War, also called the War Department (and occasionally War Office in the early years), was the United States Cabinet department originally responsible for the operation and maintenance of the United States Army, a ...
in 1935.
Governor
James Curley signed the state bill to allocate and purchase land for a military facility, and establishing a formal
commission to manage this new state military property and personnel. After of land was secured on
Cape Cod
Cape Cod is a peninsula extending into the Atlantic Ocean from the southeastern corner of mainland Massachusetts, in the northeastern United States. Its historic, maritime character and ample beaches attract heavy tourism during the summer mont ...
, the
Massachusetts National Guard
The Massachusetts National Guard is the National Guard component for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Founded as the Massachusetts Bay Colonial Militia on December 13, 1636, it contains the oldest units in the United States Army. What is toda ...
began erecting tents and a basic training program in the following year.
Formerly the Massachusetts Military Reservation, it was renamed in 2013 to Joint Base Cape Cod by Massachusetts, although it has no federal recognition.
1970s
Otis Air National Guard Base underwent boundary changes in 1975. This realignment included these installations:
Otis Air National Guard Base,
Camp Edwards, and the
Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod.
[Otis ANG and MMR](_blank)
, Official website
Cape Cod Space Force Station was created when the air force returned in 1978. The
U.S. Air Force constructed the
Precision Acquisition Vehicle Entry Phased Array Warning System (PAVE PAWS). PAVE PAWS is designed to detect airborne ballistic missiles and monitor orbiting satellites.
Military bases
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Otis Air National Guard Base
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Camp Edwards
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Cape Cod Space Force Station
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Coast Guard Air Station Cape CodCoast Guard Base Cape Cod
Other facilities
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Port Security Unit
United States Coast Guard Port Security Units are deployable specialized units organized for sustained force protection operations. They can deploy within 96 hours and establish operations within 24 hours of arrival. PSUs conduct OCONUS port secur ...
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Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF). CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded mem ...
Coastal Patrol 18, Cape Cod Composite Squadron (NER MA 044)
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Massachusetts National Cemetery
Massachusetts National Cemetery is a U.S. National Cemetery located in Bourne, Massachusetts, in Barnstable County on Cape Cod, approximately 65 miles (105 km) southeast of Boston, Massachusetts and adjacent to the Otis Air National ...
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Barnstable County Correctional Facility and Sheriff's Office
*Massachusetts Environmental Management Commission
See also
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Massachusetts Military Reservation Wind Project
The Massachusetts Military Reservation Wind Project is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts on the Massachusetts Military Reservation (MMR), also known as the Joint Base Cape Cod. This Wind Project currently consists of one wind turbi ...
at Joint Base Cape Cod
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List of military installations in Massachusetts
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United States Coast Guard Air Stations
References
External links
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Bourne, Massachusetts
Falmouth, Massachusetts
Mashpee, Massachusetts
Military installations in Massachusetts
Sandwich, Massachusetts
Installations of the United States Army National Guard
1935 establishments in Massachusetts
Military installations established in 1935