The Florida Defense Support Task Force was established during the 2011 Legislative Session, and given the following missions: • Make recommendations to maximize the position of Florida’s installations in any strategic basing or other competitive process. • Strengthen Florida’s defense industries, as well as cultivate defense research, development, test and evaluation capabilities. • Improve the state’s military-friendly environment for service members, military dependents, military retirees, and businesses which bring military and base-related jobs to Florida.