PACIFIC NORTHWEST WATERWAYS ASSOCIATION

World-Class Delivery…Real-World Impact!

LTG TODD T. SEMONITE54th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General, USACE

12 MARCH 2018

Multiple Roles

Chief of BranchEngineer

CommanderUSACE

Chief of EngineersARSTAF

• Direct Reporting Unit Commander

-GO#1 & AR 10-87• ARSTAF Principal• Joint Operations Engineer

Board Co-Chair -JROCM 05 / DODD 7045.23

• Geospatial Governance Board Co-Chair

-GGB Charter s/VSCA 1 May 2011

• Capability Area Manager Operational Engineering

-DODD 7045.23

• Senior Regimental Advisor/Mentor

CHIEF OF ENGINEERS

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Specialist Jesse Weaver, a combat engineer with B Company, 40th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, detonates two Bangalore torpedoes, Jan 30. 2018, while breaching an enemy line of concertina wire during Inferno Creek 2018 near Thumrait, Oman. Inferno Creek 2018 is an annual Omani-U.S. exercise focused on building bilateral ties between the two militaries. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. David L. Nye)

THE ENGINEER REGIMENTENSURE THE READINESS OF 90,000

ACTIVE, NATIONAL GUARD, AND RESERVE ENGINEER SOLDIERS

Our Engineers Are:• Sappers• Mappers• Builders• Divers• Firefighters

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USACE: BUILDING STRONG OVER 242 YEARSUSACE Vision

Engineering solutions for the Nation’s toughest challenges.

USACE MissionDeliver vital engineering solutions, in collaboration with

our partners, to secure our Nation, energize our economy, and reduce risk from disaster.

Headquarters

9 Divisions

43 Districts

9 Centers and Labs

1 Active Duty Unit249th Prime Power Battalion

2 U.S. Army Reserve Theater Engineer Commands412th and 416th

OUR CURRENT MISSION SET

DA

DoD

IIS

The Engineer Regiment90,000 members of theTotal Engineer Force

DA MILCON andInstallation Support

$8.4B / 3 million service men and women / 287 Installations

Civil Works$7B / ~1,000 projects to develop

and maintain waterways and protect our environment

COCOM Support110 countries / $10B to COCOMS

and Interagency

Missile Defense Agency5 critical projects / $875M /Romania, Poland, Alaska

USAF / USN / DHA / DLA$9.B installation infrastructure for

DoD and Sister Services

CBP Southwest BorderAdvise, design and construct 13 projects

worth $1.9B

Veterans Affairs ProgramDesign and construct 15

medical facilities valued at $7.3B

Mosul DamRehab for DoS and train Iraqis;

Mitigates risk for 3.9 million Iraqisand $20B economic loss

Natural Disaster Response$3.9B in support of federal

response to disasters in CA, TX, FL, PR, USVI

Relied upon to deliver a

massive portfolio of programs,

projects, and support for

others.

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CIVIL WORKSEXECUTE A $6B CIVIL WORKS PROGRAM TO PLAN, DESIGN,

CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN ~ 1,000 PROJECTS ON US WATERWAYS WHILE PROTECTING THE NATION’S ENVIRONMENT

Charleston Harbor Post 45 Deepening Project. The COSCO Development is one of the largest container ships to call on the Port of Charleston. This photo shows the ship passing under the iconic Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.

Political: Change in Administration / Congressional Interest–push for deregulation…permit streamlining; focus on border security…support to DHSMilitary: Change in DoD / Army Leadership; Global threats –North Korea, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East…support to COCOMsEconomic: Global competitiveness, energy independence…harbor deepening, pipeline permitting Social: Environmental Advocacy– growing demand for sustainability and innovative approaches…Dakota Access Pipeline; Beneficial Use of Dredged SedimentInfrastructure: Increased risk and cost associated with maintaining and modernizing aged navigation and flood protection infrastructureInformation: Cyber security and resilience; social media / public awarenessPhysical Environment: Coastal vulnerability and magnitude / frequency of extreme events…Baton Rouge Flooding; Hurricanes Matthew, Harvey, Irma, Maria, Nate; Lake Ontario coastal flooding; Northwest and California Wildfires / MudslidesTime and Budget: Demand for Performance Accountability–deliver on time, on budget, with exceptional quality; Innovative funding practices; Challenging budget process and policies 7

OUR OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENTWHAT IS OVER THE HORIZON FOR FEDERAL ENGINEERS?

The 58th Presidential Election and 45th change in Administration experienced by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during our

241-year history

How does a change in Administration influence USACE

operations?

IMPACTS on REGIMENT / MIL-MISSIONS

a. CHANGE is DOD GLOBAL PRESENCE

b. FORCE STRUCTURE / MODERNIZATION

c. POTENTIAL ENGR REGIMENT impacts

d. MILCON / SRM / BRAC impacts

e. SUSTAINABILITY / ENERGY impacts

IMPACTS on CIVIL WORKS PROGRAM

a. Potential cuts in CW funding

b. Potential INFRASTRUCTURE Package

c. Impacts on EPA / NOAA / DOI policy

d. Pressure for REGULATORY CHANGE

e. SIZE of GOV'T / REGULATION impacts

POLITICALCHANGE IN ADMINISTRATION

POLITICALPUSH FOR PROJECT DELIVERY REFORM

“The current project development and delivery processes of the Corps are

inadequate and must be improved to speed up the infrastructure projects that are so

necessary for the Nation.”From a 27FEB18 letter to HON James, signed by eight House Committee leaders

Congress is asking us to “help them help us” by suggesting policy changes and other ways of streamlining delivery

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MILITARY: SENIOR NATIONAL LEADERSHIP

1.Restore military readiness as we build a more lethal force2.Strengthen alliances and attract new partnerships3.Bring business reforms to the Department of Defense

SECARMY PrioritiesEnduring:1.People2.Army’s Values

Focus:1.Readiness2.Modernization3.Reform

SecDef Lines of Effort

1.Readiness remains our #1 priority2.The Future Army3.Take Care of Soldiers, Civilians, and Families

CSA Priorities

Six ModernizationPriorities

1. Long-Range Precision Fires2. Next-Generation Combat Vehicle3. Future Vertical Lift4. The Network5. Air-and-Missile Defense6. Soldier Lethality

3. Reform

3. Bring business reforms to the Department of Defense

Ray Alexander, SES MG Ed Jackson, PE James Dalton, PE, SES Dr. Larry McCallister, PE, SES

HQUSACE

HQDA

LTG Todd Semonite, PEChief of Engineers and CG USACE

Director, Contingency Ops DCG-Civil/Emergency Ops Director, Civil Works Chief, Engineering and Construction

Tom Smith, PE, SES Noel Clay Eddie Belk, PE, SES Chief, Ops/Reg Acting Chief, Plans/Policy Chief, Programs

Hon R.D. JamesASA(CW)

Hon Ryan FisherPrincipal Deputy

Joe Benz, SESDASA, M&B

David Leach, SESDASA, PPR

Other Senior Leaders: MG Mike Wehr-DCOEDavid Cooper-Chief Counsel Chris Gatz-A/IISKaren Baker-Environmental Dr. David Pittman-ERDC COL Chris Beeler-A/DOC Wes Coleman-A/Dir IWR

Talent Management was a key focus of mine this year…building a team who will Champion Change.

MILITARY: NATIONAL CIVIL WORKS LEADERSHIP

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ECONOMICSUPPORT INVESTMENTS TO COMPETE GLOBALLY; OPTIMIZE USE OF

RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE

On September 01, 2016, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the completion of a $2.1B project to deepen the New York Harbor to a depth of 50 feet to accommodate post-Panamax ships. In total, the project removed 52 million cubic yards of dredged material, enough to fill a standard football stadium to a height of five miles. All of the material was used beneficially to enhance the environment, including the creation of fishing reefs, restoration of marshes, and capping of landfills and brownfields. 98% of overseas trade moves through a USACE project.

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SOCIALACHIEVE BROAD PUBLIC INTEREST IN PROJECT DEVELOPMENT IN AN

EVER-CONNECTED SOCIETY

Protesters march in front of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters in Washington, D.C. during a March 10, 2017 demonstration against the Dakota Access Pipeline. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has argued in court that the pipeline crosses sacred land, was approved by the government without adequate consultation, and would contaminate its water supply.

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INFRASTRUCTUREINNOVATIVELY OPERATE AND MAINTAIN AGED NAVIGATION, FLOOD RISK

REDUCTION, AND HYDROPOWER INFRASTRUCTURE

Aerial photo of the Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam, located near Gallipolis, Ohio on the Ohio River. It’s operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District. USACE maintains 12,000 miles of U.S. inland waterways, operates 715 dams, about 2,500 levee systems, and 230 navigation lock chambers, and is the largest renewable energy producer in the U.S. by generating about 72 billion kilowatt-hours annually.

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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTBUILD COASTAL RESILIENCE AND CONTEND WITH THE RISK OF

INCREASED MAGNITUDE AND FREQUENCY OF EXTREME EVENTS

LTG Semonite conducts an interview with Fox And Friends in New York City after inspecting hurricane response operations in Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. In 2017, USACE responded to several major disasters, including severe flooding in Baton Rouge, LA, hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, as well as wildfires and mudslides in California.

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POLITICALALIGNMENT WITH ADMINISTRATION PRIORITIES AND

CONGRESSIONAL APPROPRIATIONS

Border Wall Support to CBP Administration Infrastructure Initiative

Disaster Supplemental Regulatory Streamlining

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TIMEDELIVER AT THE “SPEED OF RELEVANCE” – ON BUDGET AND WITH

WORLD-CLASS QUALITY

Repairs of the Synchrolift on Kuwait Naval Base enabled both the Kuwait Navy and U.S. Army to lift ships out of the water for repair. The project revitalized a piece of infrastructure critical to both Kuwait and the U.S. Its repair was the first phase a larger contract to build a cargo pier and other infrastructure at the base. This work is funded under the Defense Cooperation Agreement-Kuwait.

WHERE WE’RE GOING

USACE Vision: Engineering Solutions for the Nation’s Toughest Challenges

Our Journey:We have EVOLVED to meet the needs of the Nation for 242 years;

We EXIST to keep our Army and Nation STRONG;

We’re DEPENDABLE to deliver our program of today;

We’re READY, WILLING, AND ABLE to conquer tomorrow’s challenges;

We are WORLD-CLASS and we AIM to stay that way!

“World-Class” to Us:LEADING an enterprise with a CULTURE and BEHAVIORS that deliver exceptional

RESULTS…Generating irreversible momentum in setting the professional standard with

core capability excellence, serving as a reliable federal option, and accepting prudent

risk as we accomplish our mission for the GREATER GOOD.

I’m a MUDDY BOOTS leader and base my assessment on personal visits to project sites around the world and dozens of engagements with government officials, industry leaders, project partners, and stakeholders. Much to be PROUD of and always aspiring to innovate, to maintain our place as leaders in industry, and to inspire best practices across the profession.

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HOW WE’RE GOING TO GET THERE

We do not hold all of the cards –Each member of the Value Chain has a key role to play

•Deliver the Program

•Streamline Processes

•Be Accountable•Power Down•Invest in our People

•Inform Policy Updates

Congress /OMBHQDA /

OSD

USACE

Industry / NGOs

Local / StateGov’t

•Collaborative Budgeting

•Champion Policy Updates

•Timely WRDA Implementation

•Expeditious Project Reviews

•Timely Budgets•Efficient Funding•Innovative Funding Models

•Drive Policy Updates

•Inform and Influence…Shape Policy

•Contractor Delivery Excellence

•Constructive Feedback

•Share Best Practices

•Understand the Policy and Process

•Collaborative Partnering

•Embrace Innovative Financing

•Champion Project Priorities

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NEXT STEPS: DEEDS NOT WORDS

My Short-Term Focus:• Prep for Program Growth of up to $24B (VA / CBP / Supplemental / Infrastructure)• Champion innovative / aggressive Civil Works changes with ASA(CW), OMB, and CW Committees• Regain TRUST with Congress, Committees, ASD, and Services on MIL-Missions Delivery

• Infrastructure Package

• Disaster Supplemental

• FY18 Work Plan

• FY19 Appropriations

• FY20 Budget Submission

• WRDA Implementation

• Olmstead Lock and Dam

• Onboard a New DCG-CEO

Construction of Olmstead Lock and Dam. The project is on track for a 29AUG18 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

STEADY IN THE SADDLE

22American Cavalrymen in Belgium WW I

US Army Corpsof Engineers®

QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION

OUR PEOPLE MAKE USACE GREAT!