The Army Corps Of Engineers (USACE)

The Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

The USACE is a vast branch of the army made up of over 37,000 personnel both civilian and military. with the mission to "Deliver vital public and military engineering services; partnering in peace and war to strengthen our Nation's security, energize the economy and reduce risks from disasters." The corps’ most notable areas of work include; designing and building dams and other flood control measures throughout the United States, building military facilities, and environmental regulation and ecosystem restoration. These missions run contrary to many people’s perception of what an engineering agency would participate in. Typically, when one thinks engineer they tend to think of designing mechanical marvels

When the agency was officially created by congress. Which tasked the corps with building fortifications at Bunker Hill. However, the modern corps of engineers was not founded until 1802 under President Thomas Jefferson. Who organized and established a proper Corps of Engineers, and stationed it in New York. This is also how the West Point Military Academy was formed. During the first half of the 20th century West Point was exclusively an engineering college. In fact, this is where the CoE’s Castle insignia came from. The insignia of the Corps of Engineers depicts the Pershing Barracks of the Academy. From its conception in the 19th century to modern times the Corps of Engineers has been involved in many major projects. Ranging from disaster relief to warfighting. Including the creation of the Washington monument, the Manhattan project, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and most currently the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline. The variety of tasks that the corps of engineers handles is a true testament to the overall versatility of its members, and the level of organization required to keep the corps running

The Corps has an extensive history dating back to the infancy of the United States, and over time the Corps has grown with the country. To the point of having to be broken into several smaller