Condition Checks: Wet-Gap Crossings

The 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Cavazos, Texas, successfully executed a wet-gap crossing exercise during Operation Remagen Ready, highlighting the importance of condition checks, trigger-based actions, and cross-functional synchronization. This article delves into the strategies and lessons learned from the exercise, emphasizing the need for agile decision-making and the integration of various military assets to achieve operational success in large-scale combat scenarios.

A person in military gear and flippers jumps into the water from a platform, while several people in yellow shirts watch from behind.

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Operation Turning Point

The 92d Engineer Battalion from Fort Stewart, Georgia, participated in Operation Turning Point to enhance port damage repair (PDR) capabilities. The exercise focused on expeditionary deployment operations, pile-driving in a marine environment, and refining tactics for waterfront carpentry repairs. Conducted at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, it offered valuable lessons in coordination, contracting, and maritime logistics.

By Captain Matias K. Sejersen

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Engineers on the Peninsula: Experience and Legacy of the 52d BEB During KRF-13

The 52d Brigade Engineer Battalion (BEB) from Fort Carson, Colorado, demonstrated exceptional proficiency and adaptability during its deployment to the Korean Peninsula as part of KRF-13. This article highlights the unit's integration with South Korean forces, execution of combined training events, and advancements in engineer tactics and readiness. It emphasizes the significance of rotational deployments for maintaining high training standards and fostering international cooperation.

By Major Jared R. Stefani and Captain Scott C. Blackstock

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Should Company Commanders Have Dedicated GIS Assets?

An analysis of the necessity for company commanders to have dedicated GIS assets to enhance tactical planning and intelligence in the U.S. Army.

By Captain Ryan M. Kossover

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Engineers, Partnerships, and Recruitment

The 1-395 Brigade Engineer Battalion (BEB) at Fort Cavazos, Texas, trains Army National Guard and Reserve units while fostering community relationships through the Adopt-a-School Partnership Program. Their efforts in Gatesville include supporting local events, enhancing recruitment, and earning multiple partnership awards.

By Captain William J. Johnson