History of the United States Army Engineer District Far East 1957 to 1975
Abstract
Almost twenty years ago, in 1957, the Office of the Chief of Engineers published a General Order that formally activated the United States Army Engineer District, Far East (FED). In the subsequent years, FED accomplished a mission for which no other organization had the resources or capabilities: support US Forces in Korea (USFK) and Japan through supervision of military construction. In effect, the District was the centralized agency with both contracting authority and responsibility for planning and design of much of the post-1956 American construction in the Republic of Korea (ROK). In 1963, when it was designated as the Department of Defense (DOD) design and construction agent in Korea and Japan, FED's mission underwent fundamental changes. Seven years later, a reorganization of Corps elements in Northeast Asia divested FED of full powers as a district and of its responsibilities in Japan. The District became a semi-autonomous, augmented area office, the role it retains in 1975.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA636985
Entities
People
- Earle Whitmore
Organizations
- Far East District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers