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The Strategic Vision
of Corps of Engineers . . .
"The world's premier engineering organization. Trained and ready to provide support anytime, anyplace. A full spectrum Engineer Force of high quality, dedicated soldiers and civilians. A vital part of the Army. The Engineer team of choice, responding to our Nation's needs in peace and war. A values-based organization, respected, responsive, and reliable. Changing today to meet tomorrow's challenges!"



 We have one Vision in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All echelons within the Corps achieve the Vision through their Campaign or Operations Plans. We remember that at the heart of all our efforts are soldiers, airmen, their families, and the citizens of this great country. Whatever we do must make a positive impact on their lives. That’s why we are here.

Tulsa District has integrated their goals and initiatives into Southwestern Division initiatives. The Division's initiatives were developed by their Strategic Planning Task Force under a theme of Customer Focused Regional Teamwork. The initiatives reflect the efforts of all the districts within the Division and directly support the goals of the Corps of Engineers.

The District has led the way in building and using enhanced regional and national teamwork to better serve customers. We have been guided by four action-oriented goals which will remain the cornerstones of our operations. We will continue to:
DELIVER quality products and services,
CREATE [satisfied] delighted customers,
DEVELOP an empowered workforce, and
DEVELOP and BE a caring professional team.
  • Tulsa District will remain focused on being the Corps Standard in Customer Care and Professionalism as we work to make the vision articulated by LTG Ballard a reality.
  • This effort will be grounded on our commitment to operate as an integral part of a greater Southwestern Division regional team and a unified Corps of Engineers in serving our customers.
  • We will represent “One Corps” in everything we do.
  • Our support of the Corps and Southwestern Division Campaign Plans is built around actions which support the sub-strategies.
    • Align for Success: We will continually evaluate our organization and business processes and make necessary adjustments to best serve our customers and meet changing mission requirements.
    • Satisfy the Customer: We will focus all our efforts on creating delighted customers. This demands that we listen and view what we are doing from the customer’s perspective. We will deliver quality products and services within the bounds of legal responsibility.
    • Build the Team: We will operate as a “door to the Corps.” Our customers will have the benefit of the resources of the entire Corps. We will willingly accept work for the Corps, wherever it may be, and then coordinate with the geographic district or other Corps elements, as required, to deliver quality services to the customer.
    • Serve the Army and the Air Force: We will expand upon the superb relationships we have developed with our Director of Public Works customers. We will help them provide improved support to their installations while adjusting to reduced resources and manpower. This same enhanced installation support will be provided to our Air Force Base Civil Engineers.
    • Enhance Capabilities: We will market our capabilities and seek growth opportunities in areas that sustain and enhance the core competencies which are critical to successful execution of our missions to serve the Nation in peace and war.
    • Build Strategic Commitment: We will ensure that each employee in the District is committed to the strategic direction of the Corps and understands the role they play in the initiatives of the Division and District which are aimed at making the Corps Vision a reality.
    • Reshape the Culture: We will continue to work at every level to promote corporateness and make customer service supported by a consistent One Corps attitude the way everyone does business.


Document Date: July 2, 1999
August 2005