A single named base often comprises multiple distinct base sites

Evidence

In some cases, this means that an installation generally referred to as a single base—like Aviano Air Base in Italy—actually consists of multiple base sites—in Aviano’s case, at least eight. Counting each base site makes sense because sites with the same name are often in geographically disparate locations. Generally, too, each base site reflects distinct congressional appropriations of taxpayer funds. — David Vine, Base Nation_ How U.S. Military Bases…, 1089

Categorization

Category: Factual Claims

• XREF: Explains the discrepancy between advertised base counts (800 vs ‘about 800 facilities’ in Afghanistan) — connects to the base site counting methodology.

Related

• Even the Pentagon does not know its own base total. (similarity 0.82)
• The Pentagon counts ‘small’ overseas bases valued up to $915 million (similarity 0.78)