Strengthening the Regiment: Training and Readiness Authority - Plus
Abstract
On 10 July 2008, the Training and Readiness Authority (TRA) policy took effect for the 92d Engineer Battalion (also known as the Black Diamonds). The policy directed attachment of the battalion to the 36th Engineer Brigade (also known as the Rugged Brigade) at Fort Hood, Texas, for TRA with secondary attachment to the 3d Infantry Division (3ID) at Fort Stewart, Georgia, for administrative control (ADCON)(-)/ Title 10 responsibilities. There was considerable confusion surrounding the policy in the initial months following implementation. Some thought that there would be no difference and that business would continue as usual. Others believed that the geographic distance between the 36th Engineer Brigade and the 92d would hinder complete implementation of TRA. Many concluded that TRA would disrupt effective command and control and that the policy would be rescinded. However, for the Black Diamonds, TRA presented an opportunity for the battalion to formalize a habitual connection with the Engineer Regiment for the first time since the Vietnam War. Thus, the battalion decided to embrace the policy and forge the strongest relationship possible with the 36th Engineer Brigade. This article explains how and why the battalion pursued this decision and describes the resulting benefits.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA560260
Entities
People
- Diana M. Holland
Organizations
- United States Army Engineer School