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Civil Works: The Way Ahead Presentation to

Los Angeles Post, Society of American Military Engineers

MG John W. Peabody Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations,

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

17 January 2014

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: 238 Years of Service to the Nation

The Pentagon

U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial

Panama Canal

MR&T – Bonnet Carre

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Enhancing US and Allied Capabilities to Deter Aggression

Advancing Partner Nation Capacity to Manage Resources and Address Water

Security

Delivering Best Value for the US Taxpayer

International & Interagency Partnering

Development

Partner Nation

Defense Diplomacy

National Security

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Lockport Lock and Dam, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Illinois River

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Americans Most Satisfied with Gov't Work on Natural Disasters

Gallup Poll, June 2013 Topping the poll, 75% of Americans are satisfied with the work the government does in responding to natural disasters. Other highly-rated categories: National Parks and open space 68% Homeland security 57% Transportation 57%

Gallup also found that Americans are most confident in the military, at 76%.

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Budget Development

Methods of Delivery:

Delivering on Commitments

Transforming Civil Works

Planning Transform

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Planning Modernization

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Chief’s Reports

Education & Training

Smart Planning

Portfolio Management

• Authorization Backlog • Follow-on Work

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Budget Development

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Watershed - Informed Budgeting

Smart Investments Management Controls

Engaging Stakeholders

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Methods of Delivery: Delivering on Commitments

Building the Bench

Delivering Value for the Nation:

OUTCOMES

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Infrastructure Strategy Asset Management Life Cycle Management

Kentucky River Lock #2, in service since 1839

Alternative Resources

Replacement Value= $250 B

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• Accelerate Execution • Pilots • Obstacles • Authorities • Re-Invent Operations

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Communicating the Strategy

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Articles

Strategic Engagements

Web sites

Presentations

Webinars

Brochures

Strategic Messages

Reports Press Releases

OpOrds & FragOs

Congressional Hearings & Briefings

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Focusing Thoughts • Carry out the USACE Vision & Strategic Direction • USACE’s Business: Deliver engineering solutions

that add clear value for stakeholders’ needs, on time and within budget

• Make a Difference: Solve problems, add value, engage stakeholders, lead change • Identify systemic “root cause” issues, develop

corporate solutions, drive lasting change • Develop People to their full potential … and build

an enduring team of competent professionals

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Growing Our Capabilities • Become leading agent in systems-based

watershed planning and management • Communicate transparently, be

responsive at all levels and engage partners in our processes

• Build a ready, responsive and capable workforce, Recruit the best in key skills

• Maintain key core skills (e.g., H&H, Cost Estimators, PDTs and the planning process, etc) in centers/virtual teams

• Develop risk competencies throughout our workforce, communicate risk openly

• Build a cost and time conscious culture

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USACE Goal

Percentage Achieved

Dollars Achieved

Small Business 41.5% 42.7% $5.6B

Small Disadv Business

19.0% 22.6% $3B

Women-Owned SB 7.0% 8.1% $1B

HUBZone SB 11.0% 9.6% $1.2B

Service-Disabled Vet 4.5% 5.4% $718M

FY13 -- $13.3 B Total CONUS Obligations

Small Business

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Building the Bench - Students Earning Science & Engineering Degrees

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STEM and Accessions

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Soldier Transition and Wounded Warriors

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What Can You Do? •Strengthen the Teamwork •Help us transform Civil Works. •Facilitate a Watershed approach •Help the Nation prioritize efforts and projects. •Partner with us to advance our methods of delivery. •Support innovative solutions for creative financing. •Encourage interest in STEM and Corps careers

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Questions & Discussion