text: Chapter 6
  Engineer Echelon Perspectives
  Engineer support to operations requires engineers at every echelon to think about their
  perspectives and the implications they have both horizontally and vertically while
  supporting operations. Each echelon provides different, intertwined levels of expertise;
  a breadth of capability; and the capacity to execute missions.
  UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
  USACE supports the theater army headquarters and the ASCC (or JTF in areas where USACE is the
  location design construction agent); contract construction support comes from divisions, districts, and
  contingency elements, and technical engineering assistance. These services may include commercial contract
  construction acquisition and management, project and program management, real estate and environmental
  services, technical services (such as on-site, qualified assurance and surveillance through technically
  qualified engineer contracting officer representatives), and access to the full suite of USACE and other
  agency capabilities through reachback. The theater army engineer collaborates with an assigned TEC and/or
  USACE LNO for direct access to USACE resources to support engagement strategies and operations. The
  supporting LNO typically assists the theater army in coordinating with the DOD-designated contract
  construction agent if that element is not USACE.
  The FFE program for USACE provides cost-reimbursable, technical engineering assistance to the
  theater army, employing USACE capabilities from the three engineer disciplines (primarily general
  engineering) to support operations through reachback and forward presence. The USACE deployable FFE
  teams include the FEST, contingency real estate support team, and environmental support team.
  Note. The 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power), FEST teams, AGC, and the Engineer Research
  and Development Center (ERDC) are examples of the unique and specialized capabilities
  available through USACE to address specific operational requirements. These elements are not
  considered solely FFE capabilities, but they are available to support FFE.
  The reachback element for FFE supports the deployable teams with an extensive expertise network
  from USACE and USACE associates in other Services, agencies, industries, and academia. Reachback can
  deliver specialized data, research, and expertise to forward entities, when needed.
  If the theater army is operating in one of the geographic AORs for USACE, the theater army will
  also offer contract construction support. To support this effort, USACE can deploy mission-specific teams
  designed to deliver high-value projects, typically involving extensive construction within an HN. The teams
  may range from one or more engineer districts with supporting division headquarters elements, an area or
  resident office, or a unique team specifically designed for the mission.
  A clear strategic vision for the overall HN reconstruction requires an office that integrates all
  reconstruction efforts in the theater of operations. This entity integrates all reconstruction programs,
  including those from the DOD, the United States Agency for International Development, the Department of
  State, coalition partners, humanitarian aid agencies, and the HN. When USACE is the primary DOD contract
  construction agent, it achieves DOD program integration by using a joint programs integration office located
  in the theater engineer cell. The joint programs integration office—
  * Plans, programs, and oversees all major DOD construction programs.
  * Develops strategies for implementing DOD programs related to HN water, energy, and
  transportation infrastructure.