Fort Belvoir, Va. — The U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) held a demolition ceremony, marking the fourth and final phase of a multi-year construction and restoration project on its state-of-the-art Nolan Building headquarters campus, Jan. 10.
This effort moves INSCOM forward on one of the Army chief of staff’s key priorities: continuous transformation.
Originally constructed in 1989, the building was named in honor of Army Maj. Gen. Dennis E. Nolan, who was selected by Gen. John Pershing in 1917, to head the intelligence operations of the American Expeditionary Force, becoming the Army’s first G2. Nolan’s tenure marked the beginning of modern military intelligence in the American Army, thereby laying the foundations for what would eventually become INSCOM.
Hosting the ceremony, David T. Kim, INSCOM director of support, reiterated the importance of the project, and expressed his optimism for the future of the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Enterprise.
“Today we celebrate a significant milestone on our effort to build a new headquarters campus to enable INSCOM to provide intelligence and security capabilities needed by the Army of 2030, enabling it to conduct multi-domain operations in support of the joint force, allies, and partners,” said Kim. “I would like to say a special thanks to the INSCOM staff members, both past and present, who dedicated their hard work and efforts over the last 20 years to make this project a reality.”
Kim added that a major advantage of the project is it allows INSCOM and the Army Reserve's Military Intelligence Readiness Command (MIRC) to collocate headquarters into one facility, improving collaboration between the active and reserve intelligence components, fostering new efficiencies and improving operations.
Since 1977, INSCOM has reconfigured itself numerous times by merging divergent intelligence disciplines and emerging technologies to meet the evolving demands of an ever-changing global landscape. Throughout its 47-year history, INSCOM’s operations mirrored the dynamic shifts in global affairs and military priorities, currently globally integrating and operating a modernized Army Intelligence and Security Enterprise to create decision advantage for our Army, Joint, Interagency, Partner, and Allied forces.
The renovation effort marks the concluding phase of the Army’s 23-year endeavor to establish a new, secure and resilient headquarters complex, while simultaneously divesting over 100,000 square feet of costly commercial leased space. The Nolan Building will receive a comprehensive upgrade to its electrical and mechanical systems, and its security and information technology systems, which are crucial to supporting the command’s intelligence and security missions.
During the ceremony, the deputy commander for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District expressed his excitement for the project to begin its final phase.
"Today, alongside the INSCOM community, the Baltimore District makes a significant progressive milestone in the INSCOM Nolan Phase 4 building demolition and expansion project," said Lt. Col. David M. Myers. "The ongoing partnership between our organizations is a model for what success looks like and I'm proud to see this progress continue. This $60 million construction contract represents a substantial investment in INSCOM's future capabilities."
Myers noted that the facility is designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of the Intelligence Community.
"As we anticipate the INSCOM personnel moving into the new building in early-2026, we mark a critical moment for the Intelligence Community, providing an incredible cutting-edge facility to carry out the missions precisely and effectively," added Myers.
Members of the ceremonial ground-breaking team were Myers; Michael Stigliano, vice president for operations, Grunley Construction Company; Elizabeth Bissell, vice president, Federal Buildings Design Operations, Jacobs; INSCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Kyle Gillam; Col. Melissa K. Adamski, commander, Military Intelligence Readiness Command (MIRC); Diane M. Randon, U.S. Army assistant deputy chief of staff, G-2; and Kim.
INSCOM executes mission command of operational intelligence and security forces; conducts and synchronizes worldwide multidiscipline and all-source intelligence and security operations; and delivers linguist support and intelligence-related advanced skills training, acquisition support, logistics, communications, and other specialized capabilities in support of Army, Joint, Coalition Commands, and the Intelligence Community.
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