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Accession Number:

AD1195453

Title:

Seabee Pioneers in Reuse and Repurposing: Case Studies for Use in Personal Character Development Training in NAVFAC/CEC/Seabee Community

Author(s):

• Nichols, Gina

Author Organization(s):

• NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND WASHINGTON DC

Report Date:

2023-03-10

Abstract:

During WWII, Seabees deployed to remote Pacific islands to build advanced bases with limited supplies and materiel to complete construction projects. Using their infamous Seabee Ingenuity, they used materials on hand to make practically anything.

Document Type:

Conference:

Journal:

Pages:

5

File Size:

1.25MB

Contracts:

Grants:

Descriptors:

• construction
• materials
• islands
• pipelines
• repair
• ships
• water
• combat support
• hot water
• marshall islands
• repair shops
• tenders (vessels)
• waste water
• assembly
• causeways
• construction equipment
• gases

Identifiers:

• Island x
• 71st construction battalion
• seabee
• us navy
• iwo jima
• mount suribachi
• v-j day

SubjectCategory:

• Mechanical, Industrial, Civil and Marine Engineering

Communities of Interest:

• Ground and Sea Platforms

Distribution Statement:

Approved For Public Release

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