Single Engineer Soldier for the Future Army

Abstract

The Army of the twenty first century will require changes to the existing combat and combat support structure to maintain. flexibility and tailor ability. Combining the engineer career fields (CMF) 12,51 and 62, to create a single engineer soldier to support the Army Force XXI concept and the future Army is a possible step. The concept of the single engineer soldier is not a unique one and the model of the Netherlands Army engineer is discussed. The proposal is not -revolutionary but one of change in doctrine, employment and training. The end result is a strategic reshaping of the engineer force. Using the doctrine, training, leader development, organization, materiel and soldiers (DTLOMS) framework the concept of creating a multi-skilled engineer is developed. The new engineer structure is not a reduction in strength but an alignment of capabilities. Reliance on contracted sustainment engineering will be the norm. The single engineer soldier concept is a bold move forward to meet the anticipated requirements of the Army in the 21st century.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 21, 1999
Accession Number
ADA364549

Entities

People

  • Randall J. Butler

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Combat Support
  • Construction
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Countermobility
  • Department Of Defense
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Instructions
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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