Pre-Conflict Peace Building as a Mission for USACE
Abstract
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has a long history of vital service to the United States of America. In order to stay relevant, ready, responsive, and reliable over the years, the Corps has adapted its organization, missions, and skills sets to meet requirements in support of the national interests of the United States. As the new Administration's use of the elements of power in pursuit of national interests focuses on "smart power," the skillful interweaving of diplomatic, information, military, and economic might rather than depending on military power only, a new role for the USACE is possible within this construct in pre-conflict peace building and capacity development. This SRP examines the history, organization, and missions of the USACE; provides an assessment of the current and future strategic environments; and offers insights and recommendations on how the USACE might posture itself to provide capability as the Nation's Engineer of Choice in preconflict peace building, as an integral element of the Nation's smart power arsenal.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 29, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA499270
Entities
People
- Nick M. Panasiuk
Organizations
- United States Army War College