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Now under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division, this mission—formerly part of the Transatlantic Division—continues to STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS, BUILD CAPACITY, and ENHANCE SECURITY for our nation, allies, and partners.

SAFELY delivering agile, responsive, and innovative, design, construction, engineering and contingency solutions in support of U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command and other global partners to advance national security interests.

Partnership in Action

Working alongside our Mission Partners, both stateside and abroad, is an opportunity and privilege. We listen to our partners to ensure we are doing what is right for each program and project, reaching for success at all levels. 

Through mutual cooperation, transparent communication and hard work, we achieve our partner’s goals over the life of the project and simultaneously build lasting relationships that build the foundations of not just our future but the future of our nation and our allied partner nations.

We focus on three vital areas:

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Expand List item 38465Collapse List item 38465  Demonstrate new capabilities and maintain our core, technical competencies.

We embrace emerging engineering & technology challenges, maintaining and retaining our core competencies while demonstrating innovation and agility. 
 

Expand List item 38466Collapse List item 38466  Ensure we are meeting our mission partner’s needs and expectations.

We work in a dynamic challenging environment. We remain aware of the changes in our partner’s environment to ensure we are doing all we can to reach project success while maintaining excellent stakeholder communication, customer service and project safety. 

Expand List item 38467Collapse List item 38467  Foster conditions to remain postured as the mission partner of choice. 

The heart and backbone of the Transatlantic Division is its workforce. Providing training, education, professional development and mentoring programs, treating all with dignity and respect and developing incentive programs to recruit and maintain employees ensures we maintain a diverse, innovative, flexible, competent and engaged workforce. 

Host Nation Partner Countries

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Expand List item 38468Collapse List item 38468  Bahrain

(Under construction)

Expand List item 38469Collapse List item 38469  Egypt

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Expand List item 38470Collapse List item 38470  Iraq

(Under construction)

Expand List item 38471Collapse List item 38471  Kazakhstan

(Under construction)

Expand List item 38472Collapse List item 38472  Kuwait

(Under construction)

Expand List item 38473Collapse List item 38473  Lebanon

(Under construction)

Expand List item 38474Collapse List item 38474  Qatar

(Under construction)

Expand List item 38475Collapse List item 38475  The Kingdom of Jordan

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Expand List item 38476Collapse List item 38476  The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Expand List item 38477Collapse List item 38477  United Arab Emirates

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WHAT WE DO:

The Southwestern Division supports five of the six U.S. Army Corps of Engineers mission areas—Civil Works, Military Missions, Environmental, Emergency Operations, Research and Development, and Sustainability—delivering comprehensive solutions across the full spectrum of our responsibilities.

CIVIL WORKS: The Southwestern Division’s Civil Works mission spans all or portions of six states—an area covering roughly 376,300 square miles, about 10% of the nation’s land, and home to 36.3 million people (11% of the U.S. population, based on 2020 data). Our Civil Works program delivers comprehensive water resource solutions, including planning, design, construction, and the operation and maintenance of projects that support water supply, flood risk management, navigation, ecosystem restoration, hydropower, recreation, and other water-related needs.

MILITARY MISSIONS: 

CONUS Operations
The Southwestern Division’s continental U.S. (CONUS) military mission spans four states—Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas—encompassing nearly 440,000 square miles and supporting close to one-fifth of the Nation’s military activities. The division delivers comprehensive engineering, construction, and environmental management services to 11 Army and 11 Air Force installations. Our work includes designing and managing new facility construction, rehabilitating aging infrastructure, and solving complex engineering challenges. These efforts ensure mission readiness, enhance training capabilities, and support the quality of life for service members and their families. 

OCONUS Operations
Beyond our borders, the division’s overseas (OCONUS) military mission supports Combatant Commands in advancing national security objectives and strategic interests. As a designated Department of Defense construction agent, the division provides programmatic policy guidance and manages worldwide military construction programs, ensuring efficient and effective project delivery in support of global operations. 

Contingency Operations
Support to military actions requiring rapid deployment of the full spectrum of military forces in support of national policy short of war. Delivering agile, responsive, and innovative, design, construction, engineering and contingency solutions maximizing the combat potential of the force, balanced against the many uncertainties of a rapidly developing operation undertaken when vital national interests are at stake.

INTERNATIONAL & INTERAGENCY: Integrate capabilities and expertise across the organization to enable our international and interagency partners to focus on their primary mission goals and objectives. Leverage our global presence, unique authorities, enduring relationships, and enterprise processes to deliver scalable solutions at home and abroad.

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supports disaster response under the National Response Framework as the coordinator for Emergency Support Function #3 – Public Works and Engineering. USACE also assists during floods and other water-related emergencies under Public Law 84-99. Within the Southwestern Division, four districts—Fort Worth, Galveston, Little Rock, and Tulsa—provide assistance within their regions and deploy nationwide in support of FEMA operations.

ENVIRONMENTAL: The Southwestern Division manages over one million acres and 1,000 miles of shoreline, restoring wetlands, protecting habitats, improving water quality, and managing erosion, invasive species, and cultural resources. Guided by USACE’s Environmental Operating Principles, our Civil Works projects emphasize sustainability, accountability, and public engagement. We also provide environmental engineering and management services to military installations and federal partners—delivered directly, through contracts, or in coordination with other USACE elements. Strong partnerships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders are key to our success.

SUSTAINABILITY: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers delivers vital engineering services in peace and war—strengthening national security, boosting the economy, and reducing disaster risk. Committed to sustainability, public safety, and strong partnerships, The Southwestern Division supports USACE goals by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, potable water use, and fleet size without compromising mission readiness. The Southwestern Division aligns with the USACE Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan (Fiscal Years 2011–2020), advancing the 10 goals set by the Office of Management & Budget and the White House Center for Environmental Quality. The Fort Worth District leads the division’s Regional Energy Center of Expertise, providing energy and sustainability solutions—from technical support and program management to financing strategies. These efforts drive progress toward NetZero installations across the region.

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