Modular Engineer Structurernin Divisions

摘要

I believe the modular concept and capability within the division and BCT is about right if properly manned. It is critical to have 100 percent manning on division and BCT staffs with the appropriate grade personnel. At division level, consolidate the engineers by MTOE into one section, nominally the G7. Provide some additional horizontal capability within the organic BCT engineer company. I would not attempt to provide the organic engineer battalion headquarters to a BCT. I would increase the number of engineer brigades in the structure to match the number of divisions and would continue with efforts to increase the engineer force structure. My experience in Iraq reinforces that we do not have enough engineers in the force structure; Engineer Soldiers deploying every other year deserve the additional force structure. The modular construct is valid and does not require major reworking or debate within the Regiment. We should first focus on bringing back engineer capability at the company and battalion levels.