ROLES OF THE US ARMY ENGINEER Name: SSG GULINO Institution: Introduction The US army engineer can trace its roots to back in the year 1775 when a congress organized a battalion and within it were a chief engineer and his two assistants. It was until the year 1779 when a separate corps of engineers was created in the US army by the congress. History states that the first task of the corps of engineers was to fortify the city of Boston. Over the years the engineers were used by the government to survey, construct, maintain and repair canal routes and local rods in America. One of the major activities that the corps carried out on behalf of the government was clear the Mississippi river canal. Ever since, there are various wings …show more content…
In the onset of the 20th century, the US army engineers have played an important role in the shaping of America to what it is today. From the beginning, the engineers built institutions both locally and abroad to support the US army during the Second World War. Through these constructions, the US military was now able to deploy more personnel both abroad and in hot spots locally. This gave America and its allies an upper hand in the war. Some of the projects that gave Americaand its allies an upper hand and were facilitated by the engineers included tank and aircraft assembly, building of camps that could accommodate closed to 6 million soldiers and still remain protected, constructions of forts, depots and hospitals and the establishment of ammunition plants. Other than the military projects, the engineers carried out a lot of projects for the civilian population. Over the years, the US army engineers have played a very important role in federal flood control, disaster management and rescue operations. The have also been used to improve and expand the federal infrastructure throughout the country. As a matter of fact, the engineers play an important role in environmental preservation and restoration. There are quite a number of historical constructions that were done by the US army engineers. These include; • Clearing of the Mississippi and Ohio River canals • Construction of the 170m Washington monument • The Panama Canal WHY NO DATES OF THESE EVENTS • Bonneville dam • Construction of the pentagon in less than 1.5 years • Construction and planning of the John F. Kennedy space
Theme: That building these structures (Huts, forts, redans, and earthworks) helped keep the army together long enough to deal with their many hardships in order to become stronger and more experienced.
Charles Keller started his military career in 1890 (Arrasmith, 2011). He first retired in 1923 after 33 years of outstanding service (Historical Vignette, 2004). In 1940, during World War II, General Keller was recalled to active duty. Upon his second retirement in 1943, he was recognized as the oldest Army officer on active duty during war (Historical Vignette, 2004). This paper provides additional information about his works and contributions in the field of United States Army Engineers.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was first established on 16 June 1775 by the Continental Congress. Although the outfit was small initially with chief engineer Richard Gridley and two assistants, their tasks were not. Richard Gridley lived on to the age of 85. By the time he died in 1795 at Stoughton Village, near Boston, Massachusetts, he had seen the Corps of Engineers formally established by resolution of Congress on March 11, 1779, in the form of a staff and three companies of sappers and miners. But Richard Gridley was the first engineer, The U.S. Army Engineers- Fighting Elite, (1967). The first Engineers set the example for future generations. Army Engineers, including veterans, easily demonstrate their solidarity with pride, Colonel Michael Morgan, USA (2007). Since the beginning, Engineers have adapted to hardships and improved all shortcomings to accomplish every mission America has given them. Today the Engineer Corps is the second oldest corps in the Army, the Infantry being the first. As a regiment with over 230 years of history, the Engineer Corps has consistently proven how important this branch of the military has become. A stake has been claimed in every conflict from the American Revolution to the current operations in the Middle East and around the world. The Engineer Corps confidentially ...
Have you ever wondered why both the Panama Canal and the Great Wall of China are such iconic land marks for the countries they are in? It’s because of the magnitude of effort that took to create such massive structures. Hard work, blood, tears, sweat and certainly patience played part in the creation of such marvels. However the purpose behind each structure and the challenges builders faced during their construction is what truly sets them apart.
The engineering discoveries of ancient Rome have played a key role in the history of architecture and engineering. Many of Rome’s roadways, bridges, and aqueducts have been in use from the first century until the twentieth century. Many American buildings have used the Roman dome. Several major structures from early Rome still stand, including the Collosseum. These remnants of feats of Roman engineering stand as a monument to the ability of ancient Roman builders.
The current size, inherent values, and economic status of the United States owes greatly to the paramount figures and events that took place during the Early National Period of the country. However, while there is no doubt that such events- and the figures behind them- were of great importance and have molded the country into the pristine product that it is today, the various construction projects of that time have gone largely unnoticed. Canals, being one of the most prominent advances in transportation, are prime examples of forgotten catalysts of the American nation. The construction of canals- particularly the Erie Canal- during the 19th century played a key role in the geographic, economic, and cultural development of the country by allowing an easier and faster mode of transport, and contributing greatly to the preservation of the Union during the Civil War.
"A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is not likely to have what it takes to make a living." When joining the military you must perform your best to protect our country. Tons of men and women around the world fight for the country and make a career out of it. There are three major branches and many different jobs to go with each one. Each have many specific tasks. (Robbie Hughes Interview)
The Future of the Army Engineer The events of September 11, 2001 fundamentally changed the landscape of the United States Army. Among all the branches the Army Corp of Engineers has seen the biggest changes to its mission set. The engineer mission of providing mobility, counter mobility, and survivability to the maneuver commander transformed into a pure route clearance mission as the improvised explosive device threat in Iraq and Afghanistan became more pronounced. There is a need within the engineer community to shift back into pre 9/11 mission focus and reteach the fundamental skills.
The American Society of Civil Engineers named the Empire State Building one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern
Military engineering is a hard profession to get into. You have to be physically, mentally, and emotionally superior. The hardest branch to get into is the Navy because you have to have a bachelor's degree in an engineering-related
This class has examined the various accomplishments of ancient Rome, many that have been carried on throughout time and influenced numerous cultures around the world. Amongst those accomplishments were the development of concrete and the utilization of arches. This paper will examine the Roman development of both concrete and the infamous concrete arch that is utilized in many modern day structures today.
The word engineer comes from the latin word ingeniare. ingeniare means construct or craftsmanship. Ever since the beginning of time we have had engineers. Engineering is the combination of math and science , solving world problems to help better the world around us. Being an engineer takes a lot of knowledge, creativity, and hard work. A typical engineer can clearly see a problem and is capable of fining a solution. A senior engineer or engineering manager usually doesnt do as much technical work, but usally lot of managing. Some of the first official engineers were military engineers. They were employed by the goverment to build such things as roads, bridges, and weapons. US mililary Academy at Westpoint was the first school to offer an education in enginnering. Engineering is a very broad field. Engineers are always at a high demand, we could never have enough brilliant minds making the world better. Engineers are needed everywhere. Engineering managers have to have a bachelor's degree or higher, they usually direct and seek solutions to problems and are sometimes called executi...
During my work experience at , I was fortunate enough to have experienced firsthand and learned, many different sides of what goes into a project, the general process of how a project is initially planned, developed and completed; as well as how much work and detail goes into every stage. Another valuable lesson I have learned during these 12 weeks, were the many different types of work an Engineer has to perform, which in turn, have provided me with more insight into the different types of roles and responsibilities that I could perform, as a Civil Engineer.
Engineers are valuable assets to any company because they think analytically. Engineers may advance to become technical specialists or to supervise a staff or team of engineers and technicians. Some eventually become engineering managers or enter other managerial or sales jobs.
Engineer dates back to 1325 when an engine’er, someone who operates an engine, was referred to by a conductor as an engineer. (Ford)