Engineers at the front of air and land defense, now with a sharper view of future roles.
This issue of Engineer, Vol. 20, PB 5-90-1, from March 1990, collects thoughtful analysis and detailed reports for Army engineers. It blends reflections on doctrine with practical stories from the field, showing how engineering supports both high-intensity operations and everyday nation-building.
This edition frames how AirLand Battle concepts shape engineering work, and pairs historical context with current and emerging responsibilities. It features profiles of training, equipment, and operations that illustrate how engineers sustain combat and peacetime missions across diverse theaters.
- Roads for Jordan: Reservists in the Middle East
- The Engineer Center’s AGR Link
- The Engineer Bridge Battalion
- ACE— The Armored Combat Earthmover
- Moving Mountains: Army Engineers in Bolivia
Ideal for readers of military engineering, field operations, and Army history who want a clear view of how engineering supports strategy and on-the-ground missions.