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ER 1110-345-700 Design Analysis, Drawings, and Specifications

Purpose: This regulation provides U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)-wide consistent criteria and requirements for developing design and engineering documents, such as design analysis, drawings and specifications, necessary for the construction of military construction (MILCON) and/or Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive …Read More

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ER 1110-345-53 Structural Steel Connections

Purpose: This regulation prescribes the policy and procedures for the design and approval of structural steel connections for military construction projects.

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ER 1110-345-122 Interior Design

Purpose: This regulation establishes policy, requirements, and responsibilities to be followed in the planning, design, approval, and procurement of interior designs for construction and improvement projects.

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ER 1110-345-100 Design Policy for Military Construction

Purpose:  This regulation establishes policies, responsibilities, and procedures for the design of military facilities.

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ER 1110-34-1 Transportation Systems – Mandatory Center of Expertise

Purpose: This regulation sets forth authority, policy, and responsibilities of the HQUSACE Transportation Systems Mandatory Center of Expertise (TSMCX). The TSMCX is established to support engineering, planning, design, construction, evaluation, criteria development, and real property requirements for all military transportation …Read More

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ER 1110-3-1301 Hazardous Toxic and Radioactive Waste HTRW Cost Engineering

Purpose: This regulation provides specific policy and guidance for the development of remedial action and operation and maintenance cost estimates for all HTRW projects assigned to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This regulation complements the general cost engineering …Read More

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Is there a regulation that specifies the type of scale to be used during a unit weigh-in?

Sergeant Major, I am an AGR SFC. Upon arrival at my unit I was tagged with the position of First Sergeant. My question: During BN APFT's and weigh-ins, the scales we use to weigh Soldiers are floor scales purchased from Wal-Mart. Does any regulation list a standard for what type of scale is to be used? Every unit I have been in AC or as an AGR have used the same standard scales. .. Read the Answer»

Ye Olde Christmas Newsletter

Check your inbox for our Christmas Newsletter or click this link to read it in your web browser. Merry Christmas, folks. Have an excellent holiday. We have an exciting 2012 coming up on the site. The newsletter contains some details …Read More

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Can I be reduced from E-6 to E4 for inefficency?

I am Active Duty with 13 years TIS. Can I be reduced from E6 to E4 for inefficiency? TDS advised me that I would only be reduced to E5 if the board felt the need, but the board recommended me to be reduced to E4. I am appealing and TDS is trying to get my rank reduced to E5 instead of E4. TDS highlighted AR 600-8-19 and FM 27-1 and their interpretation of the rules and had me take it to Brigade legal, but they said that you may be reduced more than one rank for inefficiency. So I am getting two different answers for this. Do you have any insight? I have another appointment tomorrow with TDS to try and get this resolved. Thank you... Read the Answer»

Do leaders have to be in the same uniform as the Soldier when conducting Corrective Training?

Does an NCO have to be in the same uniform as the Soldier when conducting corrective training? If so, can you send me the Army Regulation where I can find this information? .. Read the Answer»

ER 1110-3-1300 Military Programs Cost Engineering

Purpose: This regulation prescribes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) cost engineering policies, requirements, and procedures for Military Programs. It provides guidance in the development and submission of cost estimates used in the Military Construction (MILCON) programs. In addition, it …Read More

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ER 1110-3-113 Department of the Army Facilities Standardization Program

Purpose:  This regulation establishes policies, responsibilities, and procedures for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to execute the Department of the Army (DA) Facilities Standardization Program.

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