EP 1165-2-1
30 Jul 99
overall program strategy, technology transfer, product implementation,
and program justification. After Program Reviews, the Laboratory
Program Managers, in close consultation with the Program Monitors,
submit the annual prioritization of work units to CERD for HQUSACE
review and approval. This prioritization is based on the discussions
and Field review Group input during the Program review, as well as on
other appropriate CW needs and business program requirements.
(3) Program Submission and Budget Defense. CERD has the primary
responsibility for all subsequent program documentation requirements and
for its subsequent defense to ASA(CW), OMB, and the Congress.
b. Program Execution. CERD has the overall management
responsibility for the proper execution of the approved CW R&D program.
Laboratory Program Managers manage the execution of the research program
to ensure that program objectives, goals, and critical milestones are
met. The Laboratory Program Managers, in consultation with Program
Monitors and Field Review Group, are responsible for developing and
periodically updating a Strategic Plan that includes a vision statement
of overall R&D goals and objectives to support the established Civil
Works business programs.
23-4. Current Emphasis and Program Mix. The existing base R&D Program
is funded under the General Investigations Account. Additional funding
is also provided for problem-specific, and usually fixed year R&D under
the Operation and Maintenance (O&M), Construction General (CG), and
General Expense (GE) Accounts.
23-5. Organizational Responsibilities. ER 70-l-5 prescribes the
functional responsibilities and interrelationships of the field offices,
research laboratories and research performing elements, and HQUSACE.
a. HQUSACE Directorate of Research and Development (CERD). The
CERD is responsible to the Chief of Engineers for centralized management
of the Corps R&D activities at Corps research laboratories and research
performing elements. CERD, in close consultation with the CW Divisions,
annually recommends a CW R&D Program, including priorities and funding,
to the CW R&D Coordinating Committee. CERD defends the approved CW R&D
program before the Office of Management and Budget and the Congressional
Appropriations Committees.
Civil Works Directorate
b.
(1) CW division chiefs appoint the program monitors to provide
strategic direction, assist in structuring the R&D program, recommend
work unit priorities and funding, review technical documents, assist
technology transfer, and communicate field needs and concerns.
(2) The CW R&D Coordinating Committee reviews the proposed
distribution of CW R&D funds within the current fiscal year and the
upcoming fiscal year to determine program balance, assure future
problems are properly evaluated, and determine proper emphasis. Upon
completion of the review, the Committee makes specific recommendations
to the Director/CW and the Director/CERD.
c. Field Commands. Each R&D Program includes a separate field
review group (FRG). The FRG acts as a consultant to the CW program
monitor, laboratory program manager and to CERD on the scope and conduct
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