Efficient Basing Grafenwöhr (EBG) was a Seventh United States Army (USAREUR) initiative conducted in Grafenwöhr, Germany, from 2003 to 2011. The purpose was to consolidate command and control headquarters and six battalion-sized elements in support of Army and USAREUR transformation. The goal of the EBG initiative is to enhance training readiness, improve force protection, and provide new or renovated facilities and excellent quality-of-life facilities for Soldiers and families.