Assessing Engineer Transformational Concepts
Abstract
The purpose of this monograph is to study past and present engineer organizations and operations to answer the question: What is the deficiency between engineering requirements of the Brigade Combat Team in the Contemporary Operational Environment and the actual engineer capabilities embedded in the BCT? Lessons learned from past and ongoing engineer operations reveal the engineer capabilities commonly required in the COE. An analysis of the BCT and its embedded engineer organization indicates a deficiency in engineer requirements versus engineer capability. To compensate for this, engineers continue the habitual provision of augmentation from echelons above the unit of action. The result is a low-density/low-usage doctrine for employment of engineer assets in an operating environment that demands high-usage of these same assets. The monograph recommends a balanced embedded engineer battalion in the BCT that includes combat, construction, bridging, and geospatial capabilities. Since the Army and TRADOC do not consider this affordable, recommendations are offered on integrating engineer assets with the maneuver enhancement brigades, the UEx, and the UEy. Specific focus is given to command and support and to immediate DOTMLPF concerns. Measures of effectiveness are suggested for monitoring transformation and for studying future engineer operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 26, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA437565
Entities
People
- Michael C. Derosier
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College