MCX CMAC St L i Di t i tMCX CMAC, St. Louis DistrictA Critical Value to the Corps and the Nation

Michael K. TrimbleMichael K. TrimbleDirector, MCX CMAC

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Overview of MCX CMACA multipurpose organization within the Engineering & Construction Division in St. Louis District that is chartered by the Director of Civil Works to serve the Corps, the Army, and the Nation

Maintains expertise in cultural heritage domains that are of high value to the Corps, the Army, and the Nation and is utilized to provide the most effective and efficient outcomesp

Provides a constellation of capabilities not found within any other Corps district, division, or laboratory, nor in any other p , , y, yDoD entity

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MCX CMAC Capabilities

1. International Heritage/Emergency Ops Support to USG Agencies / Forensic Investigations and Recoveries CONUS/OCONUSForensic Investigations and Recoveries CONUS/OCONUS

2. Knowledge Management, Archives, and Records CONUS/OCONUS

3. Curation and Collections Management CONUS

4. Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Compliance (NAGPRA) CONUS

5. Curation Facility and Museum Design Support CONUS/OCONUS

6. Veterans Curation Program (VCP) CONUS

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International Heritage/Emergency Ops Support to USG Agencies/ Forensic Investigations and Recoveriesg g

MCX responds to emergent international events using our integrated program in support of OCONUS military and civil activities that include mass gravesand civil activities that include mass graves investigations, intelligence based research, and heritage assets management.

Intel-based Cartographic Research

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Forensic Investigations

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Knowledge Management, Archives and RecordsRecords

MCX has a proven history of processing paper and electronic documents and records, making the information accessible today and in the future.

MCX’s integrated team has positioned the Corps as a leader in the emerging field of knowledge management

Center allows the Corps the Army and DoD to capture organize andCenter allows the Corps, the Army, and DoD to capture, organize, and make available the knowledge essential for best-practice operations

Center leads the St. Louis District’s Knowledge Management initiativeg g

MCX has proven expertise tapped by the Corps, DoD, and other Federal agencies

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Collections Management CapabilitiesCuration: With MCX management and a team based approach, Corps collections are being rehabilitated and h d t f d l t d d t th i l thoused to federal standards to ensure their long-term preservation.

Native American Grave Protection and RepatriationNative American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA): With MCX management and team based leadership, Corps compliance with NAGPRA has become a model among the Army, DoD, and Federal agencies and g y gwas cited as a “best performer’’ by the GAO (2011).

Curation Facility and Museum Design Support: y g ppA unique service that combines the curation, archives, and collections expertise of the MCX with the engineering know-how of the Corps.

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Veterans Curation Program (VCP)

An innovative program that provides employment, vocational training, and technological skills to veterans

102 veterans have participated in the program

while rehabilitating at-risk Corps archaeological collections.

102 veterans have participated in the program

80% of the veterans have obtained employment or chosen to continue their education upon completion of the program

Rehabilitated archaeological collections are being made available for public and scientific use

Key vocational skill sets taught to veteransKey vocational skill sets taught to veterans• Records management and electronic files processing• Computer and database skills• Digital photographic skills

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• Technical report writing and communication skills

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District and National ArchaeologyMCX i f lti li th t id ff ti d ffi i t l ti tMCX is a force multiplier that provides effective and efficient solutions to archaeological and cultural resources concerns.

Bi d P i t A h l i l i t t thBirds Point: Archaeological assistance at the Birds Point inadvertent discovery site prevented delay of front-line levee repair (Operation Make-Safe, Memphis).

Tyrannosaurus Rex Loan: Facilitated long term loan of the Wankel Rex specimen from the USACE to the Smithsonian Institution.

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District and National ArchaeologyArlington National Cemetery: Evaluation and Integrity Assessment of theArlington National Cemetery: Evaluation and Integrity Assessment of the Sheridan and Ord-Weitzel Gate components for reconstruction (Norfolk).

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District and National ArchaeologyHurricane Sandy Support: On-site and remote support to FEMA for the Natural and Cultural Resources (NCR) Recovery Support Function (RSF) assessing the affects of Hurricane Sandy on cultural resources in New Jersey.

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MCX CMAC Value to the Corps, Army, and Nation

MCX sets the standard in the federal government for cultural resources compliance and heritage assets management that positively impacts our Nation and others.positively impacts our Nation and others.

The Center maintains a proven team of educated, trained, and experienced professionals that enables the Corps, the Army,

ff ffand other DoD agencies to serve efficiently and effectively as stewards of our cultural environment and strengthens our Nation’s security.

No other Corps, Army, or DoD entity maintains the technical staff necessary to address the wide variety of proficiencies for NAGPRA, curation, collections management, expeditionary archaeology, forensics, archives, and knowledge management.

MCX has proven expertise that has been tapped by the Army, DoD, and other Federal agencies for 18+ years.

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MCX CMAC Points of ContactMCX CMAC Points of Contact

For additional information contact Corps HQ and MCX CMAC

MCX-CMAC, St. Louis DistrictMichael (Sonny) Trimble Ph D Director

For additional information, contact Corps HQ and MCX CMAC

Michael (Sonny) Trimble, Ph.D., Director 314-331-8466 or michael.k.trimble@usace.army.milChris Pulliam, Deputy Director 314-331-8481 or christopher.b.pulliam@usace.army.mil314 331 8481 or christopher.b.pulliam@usace.army.mil

Corps Headquarters Paul Rubenstein Chief Archaeologist and DeputyPaul Rubenstein, Chief Archaeologist and Deputy Federal Preservation Officer 202.761.4618 or paul.d.rubenstein@usace.army.mil

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