Military Applications of Geology

Abstract

This paper was prepared by Major Joseph S. C. Smith, CE, authorinstructor, Department of Division Operations, United States Army Command and General Staff College for presentation to the Kansas Academy of Science Geology Symposium on 1 May 1964 at Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, Kansas. While prepared at the direction of the Commandant, Command and General Staff College, this paper does not necessarily reflect the views of the College, or any other governmental agency. The writer acknowledges the services rendered by the Office of the Chief of Engineers, especially Major S. C. McArthur and Mr. S. Greenberg, in providing background and source materials for the preparation of this paper, and Mr. M. P. Connaughton who reviewed the paper before final typing. The Military Geology Branch of the U. S. Geological Survey, Department of Interior, is also acknowledged for its generous assistance. Two members of the staff of the Military Geology Branch must be mentioned especially: Mrs. E. A. Holm, who provided source material and background from personal experience for the writing of the paper, and Mr. H. H. Hawkins, who reviewed it before final typing. Major James L. Trayers, Corps of Engineers, Staff and Faculty, Command and General Staff College, furnished valuable assistance in editing and proofing the manuscript.