Fort Irwin, California, Terrain Analysis
Abstract
The requirement for this terrain analysis was stated in message P241854Z October 1975 from Commander, FORSCOM to the Office of Chief of Engineers (OCE), Department of the Army subject, "Terrain Analysis of Selected FORSCOM Installations." The message identified several installations, including Fort Irwin, and cited the topical coverage desired in the study. Headquarters, Department of the Army message A 012042Z Mar 1976, assigned to the 64th Engineer Detachment (Terrain) the task of For Irwin terrain analysis to be completed by December 1978. The Terrain Analysis Center (TAC) of the Engineer Topographic Laboratories (ETL), Fort Belvoir, Virginia was tasked by OCE with management and supervision of the overall project. FORSCOM message R051328Z June 1978, stated the initial reassignment of cartographic and reproduction support from the 524th Engineer Company (Topo), Fort Hood, TX to the 30th Engineer Battalion (Topo), Fort Belvoir, VA. The scope and content of the topical coverage of FORSCOM requirement were developed jointly between TAC and FORSCOM representatives. Analytical and cartographic specifications were developed by TAC, coordinated with OCE, and concurred in by FORSCOM headquarters.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA461249