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Sara Jernigan, National Uniform Committee ChairmanSteve Austin, HQUSACE Senior Policy AdvisorAmanda Palmer, SWD Uniform Committee Member18 April 2017sara

USACE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTUNIFORM PROGRAM

“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.”

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1886 Army takes over protection and operations at Yellowstone National Park

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Park Scouts patrol and enforce order to prevent poaching and vandalism within the park

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1909 Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army report recognized the need for a standard uniform and more formal program for “park watchmen”

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1916 thru 1920 National Park Service and Forest Service begin formal guidelines for a standard uniform

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Flood Control Act 1944, Section 4 authorizes the Corps of Engineers to construct and operate recreational facilities at Corps reservoir projects

Ranger personnel hired to protect resources and to provide assistance to visitors

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1920’s to 1970’s uniforms for all agencies obtained thru self supply, stipend or 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

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In 1962 position qualifications were upgraded to include professional biologists, scientists, foresters, etc.

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Flood Control Act Amendment of 1970 “Modern” Park Ranger Program outlined

Law authorizes citation authority for recreation use regulations

Park Ranger position descriptions now based on Park Ranger GS 025 previously used exclusively by NPS

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1971 First badges purchased under U.S. Marshall Service 1972 Citation program expanded nation wide

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1960’s & 1970’s Women’s uniforms go thru several iterations

Airline stewardess pattern common in early 60’s

Late 70’s women pushed to have same basic uniforms

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1973 Public Law 89-504, Section 407 authorizes a standard uniform for NRM personnel establishing guidance and funding

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1974 Water Resources Development Act request a study on USACE Ranger Program

320 USACE Park Rangers, 256 assigned citation authority

Title 36 no arrest authority, Law Enforcement Agreements authorized

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First contract with R&R Uniforms, Inc. 17

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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

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1986 First Uniform Regulation published, providing national policy for the program

1988 National Uniform Committee established

1989 USACE Supplemental 1 to AR 670-10 establishes procurement process

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2000 Formal Class A uniform removed from programEngraved Name Plate to be used for formal identification

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Uniform Engineer Regulation: Defines the law and establishes uniform policy Specifies who is required to wear the uniform 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

ER/EP 1130-2-550 CHAPTER 8 UNIFORMS FOR NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM STAFF

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Contract Solicitation for new 5-year multi-agency uniform contract due out in next few months

Component specifications have been revised

The Berry Amendment

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What is the Berry Amendment?

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 Fiscal Year 1994 by Sec. 8005 of Public Law 103-139. The Berry Amendment was subsequently codified in 2002 as 10 U.S.C. 2533a in Section 832 of Public Law 107-107.

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.

http://web.ita.doc.gov/tacgi/eamain.nsf/BerryAmendment/Berry%20Amendment?Opendocument

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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.

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The basic Ranger uniformed image is recognizable on site as an iconic symbol of American natural resources and those that 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.

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RESULTS REVIEW

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2016 PARK RANGER SAFETY SURVEY RESULTSParticipation by District

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2016 PARK RANGER SAFETY SURVEY RESULTSPersonal Safety:

Q18a. Do you believe wearing the Corps park ranger uniform, compared to the way other Corps employees dress, makes you:

2010Responses: 1012

1. 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%

2016Responses: 730

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 30.3%

3. Depends on situation 24.8%

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CORPS PARK RANGER UNIFORM

DO YOU BELIEVE WEARING THE CORPS PARK RANGER UNIFORM, COMPARED TO THE WAY OTHER CORPS EMPLOYEES DRESS, MAKES YOU:

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QUESTIONS?????

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