[3] During the interwar period, Camp Williams expanded its facilities to include mess halls, barracks, and training ranges, with significant federal funding covering construction and maintenance.

[4] World War II transformed the camp into a critical training site for the U.S. Army, hosting over 5,000 personnel for intensive combat preparation.

Williams spans over 50 square miles, combining rugged terrain and modern facilities to provide comprehensive training environments for military and civilian agencies.

The incident prompted the National Guard to temporarily suspend live-fire training while investigating the failure to adhere to established protocols, including checking red-flag conditions before conducting exercises.

Bluffdale outcompeted 38 other potential sites due to several key factors, including low utility rates, proximity to secure electrical transmission lines, open land on a military installation, and the availability of a skilled workforce supported by nearby universities and technology companies.

Then-Governor Jon Huntsman Jr. and Senator Orrin Hatch lobbied extensively for the project, emphasizing Utah's infrastructure and national security commitment.

Bluffdale's location at the gap between the Wasatch and Oquirrh mountains provided natural geographic advantages, while its proximity to the Utah National Guard's Camp Williams added an extra layer of security.

[12] The 1,500,000 square feet (140,000 m2) facility, constructed on 200 acres (81 ha) of Camp Williams' former airfield, uses 65 megawatts of electricity—costing approximately $40 million annually—and 1,210 gallons of water per minute to cool its systems.

[13] Despite speculation about the role of Utah's predominantly conservative population and its members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, former NSA officials and analysts have clarified that the choice was driven purely by practical considerations, including cost, security, and infrastructure.

[14] In 2023, the Utah State Legislature took a significant step in facilitating the relocation of the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) operations from Fort Douglas to Camp Williams.