Foreword: One of the U.S. Army Corps of engineers’ most sensitive and highly visible international construction projects was construction of two fighter airbases in Israel — a project which reflects a national commitment, through Presidential diplomacy, to the establishment of a permanent peace in the Middle East. This mission was linked to the terms of the Camp David Accords requiring withdrawal of Israeli Forces from the Sinai by 25 April 1982.
The “fast track” nature of this project placed heavy demands on all concerned. Moreover, the “cost plus” contracting required intense involvement by Corps personnel.
This document presents specific problems from a “Lessons Learned” standpoint with a view to advancing Corps-wide awareness of problems associated with projects of this nature.
