The Military Geology Unit of the U.S. Geological Survey

1. The Military Geology Unit of the U.S. Geological Survey

2. The MGU was formalized on 24 June 1942, but what led to it? 1. A February request for a report on strategic minerals of the African countries. 2. Success and an additional 30 reports 3. Pilot projects of Wilmont Bradley and Charles Hunt -concerned types of information geoscientists could provide the USACE

5. Geologist in Charge 1,7 Assistant Chief Research Supervisor Reviewers Chief Editor and Chief Illustrator 2 6 Bibliographers Editors (Geologists), Illustrators, Typists, and Photographers 3 Project Teams and Terrain Specialists 5 4

6. “In Military Geology, an intelligent quick decision is better than delay in search of the ideal” OR “Don’t think-act!”

7. Sequential Phases of Work FY 43: 53 SES folios and 23 other reports FY 44: 31 SES folios and 50 other reports FY 45: 56 SES folios and 30 other reports

8. TOTALS • 313 SES folios • 42 other major studies • 131 quick reports • 5,000 maps • 4,000 photos and figures • 140 terrain diagrams • 2500 tables

9. Evaluation of the MGU 1. It was reactive to its users 2. Had an excellent cost to benefit ratio 3. Had sole responsibility for type and scope of reports and maintained complete freedom of initiative 4. Military provided priorities, criteria and deadlines, then they worked together to develop the best presentation A major heritage of WWII was the creation of the USGS Engineering Geology Section

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