The construction in support of the troop surge in Operation Enduring Freedom was a great experience for the 92nd Engineer Battalion, but for the benefit of follow-on engineers it is critical that lessons learned and challenges are shared. To minimize construction delays, construction units must take into account the challenges outlined in this article. The battalion was successful in completion of the brigade complex project at FOB Sharana, but a substantial amount of effort and time could have been saved if more emphasis had been placed on coordinating BOM procurement, customer involvement and pre-deployment construction training.
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