USACE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT UNIFORM PROGRAM

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1 USACE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2 8 UNIFORM PROGRAM Sara 12 Jernigan, National Uniform 12Committee 13 Chairman Steve Austin, HQUSACE Senior Policy Advisor Amanda Palmer, SWD Uniform Committee Member 18 April sara The views, opinions and findings contained in this report are those of the author(s) and should not be construed as an official Department of the Army position, policy or decision, unless so designated by other official documentation.

2 1886 Army takes over 2 protection and operations 2 2 at Yellowstone National Park 8 11 12 12

2 Army takes over 2 protection and operations 2 2 at Yellowstone National Park Park Scouts patrol and enforce order to prevent poaching and vandalism within the park

4 199 Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army report recognized the need for a standard uniform and more formal program for park watchmen

5 thru 1 National Park Service and Forest Service begin formal guidelines for a standard uniform 13 12

at Corps reservoir projects 8 11 12 12 13 12 13 12 Ranger

6 6 Flood Control Act 1944, Section 4 authorizes the Corps of Engineers to 2 construct and operate 2 2 recreational facilities at Corps reservoir projects Ranger personnel hired to protect resources and to provide assistance to visitors

7 2 2 2 1 s to 197 s uniforms for all agencies obtained thru self supply, stipend or 8 combination from various suppliers; Sears & Roebuck Company,

7 s to 197 s uniforms for all agencies obtained thru self supply, stipend or 8 combination from various suppliers; Sears & Roebuck Company, Federal Prison Industries, Gregory and R&R Grey and green uniform debated since inception of ranger program now becomes standard

8 In 19 position qualifications were upgraded to include professional biologists, scientists, foresters, etc

9 9 Flood Control Act Amendment of 197 Modern Park Ranger Program outlined Law authorizes citation authority for recreation use regulations Park Ranger position descriptions now based on Park Ranger GS 25 previously used exclusively by NPS

1 2 2 2 8 11 12 12 13 12 13 12 1971 First badges purchased under

10 First badges purchased under U.S. Marshall Service 1972 Citation program expanded nation wide

12 196 s & 197 s Women s uniforms go thru several iterations Airline stewardess pattern

12 s & 197 s Women s uniforms go thru several iterations Airline stewardess pattern common in early 6 s Late 7 s women pushed to have same basic uniforms

15 1973 Public Law 289-54, 2 Section 47 authorizes a 2 standard uniform

15 Public Law , 2 Section 47 authorizes a 2 standard uniform for NRM personnel establishing guidance and funding

16 1974 Water Resources Development Act request a study on USACE Ranger Program 2 2 2 8 32 USACE Park Rangers, 2

16 Water Resources Development Act request a study on USACE Ranger Program USACE Park Rangers, 2 assigned citation authority Title 36 no arrest authority, Law Enforcement Agreements authorized

17 First contract with R&R Uniforms, Inc

21 1985 First interagency uniform contract (USACE & NPS) NPS takes contract administration with largest number of uniformed employees; other agencies will join in the future and contribute funds for contract oversight

22 1986 First Uniform Regulation published, providing national policy for the program 2 2 2 8 1988 National

22 First Uniform Regulation published, providing national policy for the program National Uniform Committee established USACE Supplemental 1 to AR 67-1 establishes procurement process

23 23 2 Formal Class A uniform removed from program Engraved Name Plate to be used for formal identification

24 ER/EP CHAPTER 8 UNIFORMS FOR NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM STAFF Uniform Engineer Regulation: Defines the law and establishes uniform policy Specifies who is required to wear the uniform 11 Identifies what class of uniform each individual will wear Establishes an initial uniform allowance and replacement allowance Provides for a source of uniform supply and procurement Details how program will be administered by a National Uniform Committee Uniform Engineer Pamphlet: Further defines policy and establishes compliance standards regarding how the uniform should be worn as well as specifies uniform wear requirements

25 Contract Solicitation for new 5-year multi-agency uniform 2 2 contract due out in next few months Component specifications have been revised The Berry Amendment

26 What is the Berry Amendment? 26 Congress originally passed domestic source restrictions as part of the 1941 Fifth Supplemental DoD Appropriations Act in order to protect the domestic industry base in the time of war. The Berry Amendment was included in subsequent defense appropriations acts until it was made permanent in 2 8 Fiscal Year 1994 by Sec. 85 of Public Law The Berry Amendment was subsequently codified in as 1 U.S.C. 23a in Section 832 of Public Law The Berry Amendment is a statutory requirement that restricts the Department of Defense (DoD) from using funds appropriated or otherwise available to DoD for procurement of food, clothing, fabrics, fibers, yarns, other made-up textiles, and hand or measuring tools that are not grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States. The Berry Amendment has been critical to maintaining the safety and security of our armed forces, by requiring covered items to be produced in the United States. With respect to textiles and clothing, the Berry Amendment has been critical to the viability of the textile and clothing production base in the United States

recognizable with the level of trust developed over the

28 28 For the person that visits a Federal Park today the grey and green Park Ranger uniform is still recognizable with the level of trust developed over the years as the steward of federal lands

31 31 The basic Ranger uniformed image is recognizable on site as 2 8 an iconic symbol of American natural resources and those that 2 2 protect them, and encouraging approachability and respect. Uniforms are an expression of identity. The USACE uniformed Ranger today is a legacy of the Army s protection of the nation s first national parks

33 33 PARK RANGER 2 SAFETY 8 SURVEY 2 2 RESULTS REVIEW

34 PARK RANGER SAFETY SURVEY RESULTS Participation by District

35 216 PARK RANGER SAFETY SURVEY RESULTS Personal Safety: 2 8 Q18a. Do you believe wearing the Corps park ranger uniform, 2 2 compared to the way other Corps employees dress, makes you: 21 Responses: Responses: Safer because being viewed as law enforcement personnel, or person of authority, and respected for such 37.8% 2. Less safe due to being viewed as law and/or other enforcement personnel but without legal authority 35.1% 3. Depends on situation 21.1% 1. Less safe due to being viewed as law and/or other enforcement personnel but without legal authority 44.9% 2. Safer because being viewed as law enforcement personnel, or person of authority, and respected for such 3.3% 3. Depends on situation 24.8%

MAKES 2 8 YOU: 2 2 21 216 24% 1% 29% 37% 23% 13% 11 12 21% 43% 12

36 CORPS PARK RANGER UNIFORM 36 DO YOU BELIEVE WEARING THE CORPS PARK RANGER UNIFORM, COMPARED TO THE WAY OTHER CORPS EMPLOYEES DRESS, MAKES 2 8 YOU: % 1% 29% 37% 23% 13% % 43% More safe Less safe Neither more or less safe Uncertain

37 QUESTIONS?????

U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Procurement and The Berry Amendment. Agenda. The DoD Procurement Organization and Policy

THIS PRESENTATION IS UNCLASSIFIED U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Procurement and 0 Agenda The DoD Procurement Organization and Policy in Detail One Illustration to Compare and Contrast The Berry