Purpose:
a. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) must continue to develop and maintain a highly-trained and experienced geotechnical staff to support the engineering activities associated with the civil works program. The guidance in this pamphlet describes the experience, education, training, and skill development opportunities that Corps geotechnical members should have to ensure that USACE maintains the essential geotechnical capabilities required to support the USACE planning, design, construction, operation and dam safety mission. This information should be used by geotechnical engineers in USACE in the preparation of Individual Development Plans (IDP) for their individual career development especially in the technical arena.
b. The Army Civilian Training, Education and Development (ACTEDS) (reference 3g) provides guidance on the types of experience, training, education, and career planning which are recommended for progression to the key leadership positions in the career program. However, the principal emphasis of ACTEDS is on developing leadership and management skills. The guidance provided in this pamphlet provides guidelines for development of technical and professional skills which are not detailed in the ACTEDS. The two documents should be used together to help managers and careerists develop organizational and individual development plans for technical and supervisory positions in geotechnical engineering in USACE.
c. This pamphlet should be used as guidance for development of individual career plans. The experience, education, training, and skill development opportunities suggested are those considered necessary for the member to perform the assigned tasks; however, the suggested experiences are not to be considered as absolute requirements.
