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ROUGH TERRAIN AIRBORNE OPERATIONS: 57Th EN Co., 27Th EN BN 18 24 40 ROUGH TERRAIN AIRBORNE OPERATIONS: 57th EN Co., 27th EN BN contents volume 25 | number 4 JULY / AUGUST 2017 cover story 24 Rough Terrain Airborne Operations 57th EN Co., 27th EN BN A distinct niche capability for Joint forcible-entry operations features 14 Lessons learned: Quality assurance of non-federal sponsor-led design and construction of comprehensive Everglades restoration plan projects 18 511th Engineer Dive army engineer Detachment salvage training 28 Cybersmart buildings: Securing your investments in connectivity and automation 24 32 Soldiers as sensors: Evolution of a battlefield-proven solution for reducing casualties 36 Troop Construction 2017 engineers increase JMRC’s training capability 39 When is the right time to start preparing your records for a centralized promotion board? 40 UC students tour Olmsted Lock and Dam 42 Intelligently controlled, wind turbine–powered microgrid systems 1 u departments 3 notes, news, updates DAVID THEISEN, XD ARMY ENGINEER 5 in other words BETH O’HARA, EDITOR 6 regimental awards 40 8 supporting firm members 18 9 veterans & reunions 10 news & info JULY / AUGUST 2017 JULY VISIT OUR WEBSITE | army.engineer.com FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | [email protected] EXECUTIVE OFFICE BOARD OF DIRECTORS & ASSOCIATES MEMBER BENEFITS Army Engineer Association President ARE FORMALLY supporters to celebrate We have P.O. Box 30260 MG Russell L. Fuhrman, USA (Ret) The Army Engineer Association Y INVITED. our own and their ac- tried to take Alexandria, VA 22310-8260 Executive Director (AEA) is a member–based, nonprofit OU complishments for the Army Engineer Executive Director COL Dave Theisen, USA (Ret) corporation specifically organized to year. magazine and COL DAVE THEISEN, USA (Ret) Director, FLW Operations facilitate cohesion, interaction, and 703.428.6049 CSM Julius Nutter, USA (Ret) networking within the United States Also happening is have it highlight 703.428.6043 FAX Army Corps of Engineers’ total family this year’s AEA Industry current challeng- [email protected] Serving Board of Directors of soldiers, civilians, family members, The Army Engineer Association Seminar. This year’s es and potential Information & Finance Manager MG Randal Castro, USA (Ret) and alumni. As such, AEA serves as on behalf of the seminar will address solutions in the KIRSTINA COLVIN Lloyd C. Caldwell, USACE, SES both the “Honor Fraternity” and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers two threads of a peren- Engineer Regi- 703.428.6953 COL Harold Chappell, USA (Ret) “Alumni Association” for the U.S. 703.428.6043 FAX John D’Aniello, USACE, SES (Ret) Army Engineer Regiment. cordially invites you and your guest(s) nial challenge that has ment. [email protected] BG Peter DeLuca, USA (Ret) to join them for the become harder to solve While some AEA provides its members with an Project Coordinator CSM Robert M. Dils, USA (Ret) each year: Infrastruc- articles in this LINDA MITCHELL CW5 John F. Fobish, USAES Army Engineer Network for Life. Why ture repairs to an aging issue are tied to 703.428.7084 COL Edward C. Gibson, USA (Ret) is this important? Army Engineers excel INDUSTRY SEMINAR 703.428.6043 FAX MG Clair F. Gill, USA (Ret), President at completing complex and demanding Thurday, August 3, 2017 national framework and the seminar top- [email protected] Ex-Officio missions in war and peace, always the need for strong cyber defense ics, most cover items of interest to the MG Robert H. Griffin, USA (Ret) performed with uncommon dedication, 149TH ANNUAL capabilities built into our smarter facili- Engineer Regiment and our training. REGIMENTAL OPERATIONS CW5 Michael A. Harper, USA (Ret) ingenuity, and unsurpassed standards ENGINEER CASTLE BALL ties. We have a great lineup of speak- Some of these are new skills driven by Army Engineer Association CSM Bradley J. Houston, USAES of excellence. All members of this Friday, August 4, 2017 ers and panel members. Scheduled technology. Some are old skills that P.O. Box 634 CSM Antonio S. Jones, USACE network are thus inseparably linked for Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473-0634 MG William A. Navas, USANG (Ret) life by their service. senior speakers include SES Randall have atrophied somewhat that we Director, AEA Regimental Operations LTG Max W. Noah, USA (Ret), HYATT REGENCY CRYSTAL CITY Robinson, Acting ASA, (IEE), SES; COL need to become expert on again. CSM JULIUS B. NUTTER, USA (Ret) President Ex-Officio Benefits include: 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway (Ret) Jerry O’Keefe, Administrative The Rough Terrain Airborne Opera- 573.329.6678 COL Michael C. Presnell, USA (Ret) Arlington, VA 22202 Assistant to the SECARMY; and LTG tions mission (p. 24) by the 27th EN [email protected] COL/SES Geoffrey G. Prosch, SES (Ret) 1. Affordable rates. Semonite. Several of these leaders will BN is a small population skill that is a Assistant, Regimental Operations MG Don T. Riley, USA (Ret) 1SG LON M. DAVIS, USA (Ret) COL James Rowan, USA (Ret) A 12-month regular membership is To get your tickets, go to http://www. help describe what a $1 trillion infra- huge capability for the Army. While 573.329.6678 Voice/FAX LTG Daniel R. Schroeder, USA (Ret) only $25, a 24-month regular term armyengineer.com/conferences.htm. structure program looks like and why the operations in Iraq and Afghani- [email protected] LTC Richard E. Sharp, USA (Ret) is $45, and a 36-month regular we must continue to incorporate smart stan have not required this skill, the Regimental Store Manager MG Pat M. Stevens IV, USA (Ret) membership is a $60 value. cyber defenses into our DoD facilities. Army global mission does require that notes, news, updates CSM GLENN STINES, USA (Ret) LTG Theodore G. Stroup, USA (Ret) In this edition you’ll find some of capability. 573.329.3203 Voice/FAX COL Jeffrey A. Wagonhurst, USA (Ret) There are even lower junior rates [email protected] COL James A. Wank, USA (Ret) for currently serving soldiers and the emerging thoughts on the risks I once heard that the Regiment BG Keith Wedge, USA (Ret) DA civilians in the following grades: August is always a busy month and rewards of constructing only gets the difficult problems; if they ARMY ENGINEER Frank Weinberg, President Ex-Officio PVT–SFC, 2LT–1LT, W1–W2, in the National Capital Region. We cybersmart buildings (p. 28). This were easy, someone else would have Provided under services contract with GS1–GS9. These lower rates are will host the 149th Annual Engineer article discusses the concept of inte- solved them. It is with the difficult Editor General Counsel as follows: 15 months at $15, 27 Castle Ball at which the United States grating cyber defense into the design problems that you need your best army engineer association engineer army BETH O’HARA Robert Nichols, Nichols Liu months at $25, and 36 months at Army Chief of Engineers, LTG Todd of the facility rather than adding it as people and the best organizations. 2339 Wismer Avenue Board Emeritus $35. First-time, 36-month members, St. Louis, MO 63114 MG Charles J. Fiala, USA (Ret) and lifetime members receive a Semonite, awards the GOLD deFleury an afterthought to the construction That the Army routinely brings its 618.979.8061 MG Carroll N. LeTellier, USA (Ret) complimentary Engineer regimental Medal to an individual (or individu- process, as well as the collaboration toughest problems to the Engineer [email protected] Regimental Historical Advisor coin. als) whose contributions to the Army process to bring stakeholders together Regiment should be a source of pride John C. Lonnquest, USACE Office Engineer Regiment exemplify bold- to solve multi-functional problems. As for all of us. of History Lifetime membership for $300 is ness, courage, and commitment to DoD maintains more than $200 billion ESSAYONS. Army Engineer Museum Director available with a one-time payment. Troy Morgan, USAES a strong national defense. The Chief in facilities that need upgrades just to Chief of the Corps 2. Subscription to Army Engineer. also will recognize the USACE Soldier be energy efficient, we need to build LTG Todd T. Semonite, Chief of Engineers of the Year, NCO of the Year, Civilian new facilities with this capability and Chief Warrant Officer of the Regiment 3. Opportunities for professional of the Year, as well as several other explore the best means to integrate David Theisen CW5 John F. Fobish, USAES development. 2 exemplary performers in USACE. It is this into the existing inventory of facili- Executive Director 3 Sergeant Major of the Regiment u u open to all Army Engineers and their ties. Army Engineer Association CSM Trevor Walker, USAES 4. Participate in award and recognition Honorary Colonel of the Regiment programs. MG Randal Castro, USA (Ret) Honorary Chief Warrant Officer 5. Discounts at the Engineer of the Regiment Regimental Store. ARMY ENGINEER CW5 Michael A. Harper, USA (Ret) ARMY ENGINEER Honorary Sergeant Major 6. Eligibility for the award of academic of the Regiment scholarships. CSM Robert M. Dils, USA (Ret) Visit www.armyengineer.com to join! JULY / AUGUST 2017 JULY / AUGUST 2017 JULY FROM THE EDITOR | [email protected] ARMY ENGINEER ELLO, gentle reader. It’s ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION the end of June as I write this, and summer—and my 1. TO CHANGE A MAILING ADDRESS flowers—are in full bloom. HI wish for you a fantastic and safe Visit www.armyengineer.com and click on log in to make changes summer! Wear those life vests while securely and quickly. on the water, folks! And wear those brain buckets while out on your OR motorcycles. Email LINDA MITCHELL at [email protected] My younger son is now living and working in Seattle, and my older has OR graduated from the residency program Call 703.428.6953 at Carl R.
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