Open Data Sources in Support of Engineer Reconnaissance

An examination of how open-source geospatial data can supplement traditional engineer reconnaissance methods as Army restructuring reduces available engineer assets, focusing on specific data sources for transportation networks, ports, airfields, and soil classification to enhance mission planning and execution.

Brazilian Army Engineer Instruction Center

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The Bureaucratic Blind

This article highlights the large number of administrative tasks expected of Army leaders at the company echelon, exposes the principal causes of the bureaucratic bind that hinders companies from providing training for warfighting tasks, explores current efforts to address these issues, and proposes ways to cut back on extraneous requirements.

By Captain Brent M. Stout

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Data-Driven Brazilian Army Engineer Instruction Center

The Brazilian Army Engineer Instruction Center (CI Eng/EB) trains military engineers in construction, explosive ordnance disposal, and humanitarian demining. It supports national and international operations, modernizes military engineering, and expands global partnerships.

By Lieutenant Colonel Francisco Da Cas

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Data-Driven Risk Management in USACE Construction Contracts

This article explores a machine learning study on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) construction contracts, identifying key factors affecting time and budget overruns. The research introduces predictive modeling to mitigate risks and improve project efficiency.

By Captain Robert B. Skinker and Captain Timothy J. Naudet

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The Future Role of Engineer Reconnaissance

This article discusses the increasing importance of engineer reconnaissance capabilities in large-scale combat operations, proposing the creation of a "hybrid reconnaissance troop" that combines engineers and cavalry scouts to provide technical expertise and flexibility in reconnaissance missions.

By First Lieutenant Nicholas W. Hill and First Lieutenant Tabb D. Patrick