Mech:tech Engineers Ft. Belvoir

• Historic Origins: The U.S. Army’s engineering presence at Fort Belvoir began in 1917 with the establishment of Camp A.A. Humphreys, which later became the Engineer Replacement and Training Center during World War II. • Birthplace of Modern Military Engineering: Fort Belvoir is considered the "Home of the Engineer Regiment," serving as the primary training and research location for Army engineers throughout the 20th century. • Technical Innovation Hub: The installation has been home to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' research and development, including the Army Geospatial Center and the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). • Home of the Prime Power School: The U.S. Army Prime Power School at Fort Belvoir trains soldiers in high-voltage electrical generation and distribution, supporting military operations worldwide. • Engineer School Relocation: The U.S. Army Engineer School was based at Fort Belvoir from 1946 until 1988, when it relocated to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. • Secret Projects: Fort Belvoir’s engineers have been involved in classified projects, including Cold War tunnel detection systems and advanced camouflage technologies. • Disaster Response: Engineer units from Fort Belvoir have been deployed for domestic disaster relief, including Hurricane Katrina and the 9/11 Pentagon response. • Environmental Stewardship: Fort Belvoir’s engineers lead Army initiatives for environmental technology and sustainable military construction, earning numerous Army environmental awards. • Notable Alumni: Many prominent military leaders, including General Hugh Shelton (former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff), received engineering training at Fort Belvoir. • Historic Monuments: The installation hosts the Engineer Memorial Chapel and the Castle, symbols of the rich heritage of Army engineers, and is featured in many Army Engineer Regimental traditions.