About the Post
Mission, Vision, Values
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), the premier professional military engineering association in the United States, unites architecture, engineering construction (A/E/C), facility management and environmental entities and individuals in the public and private sectors to prepare for—and overcome—natural and manmade disasters, and to improve security at home and abroad.
The SAME Mission
“To promote and facilitate engineering support for national security by developing and enhancing relationships and competencies among uniformed services, public- and private-sector engineers and related professionals, and by developing future engineers through outreach and mentoring.”
THE SAME Vision
“To be a premier global engineering organization leading the professional and personal growth of all members in support of military readiness and development of solutions to national security challenges.”
The SAME Values
- Integrity: Unwavering commitment to always do what is right, regardless of consequences.
- Patriotism: Support our national ideals and take pride in our country.
- Public Service: Recognize the critical contribution that public servants make in supporting the economic and environmental needs of the nation.
- National Security: Recognize the dedication of our national security team, comprised of the uniformed services, civil service and contractors, in defending freedom.
- Technical Competence: Deliver high-quality solutions.
- Excellence: Strive for the highest standards of performance in all actions, both personal and professional.
- Environmental Stewardship: Preserve, protect, conserve and restore our national resources through sustainable development.
Promote, enhance and reinforce the professional and technical competence of present and future post members through outreach, training and continuing education programs.
| Post Objectives | Post Actions |
|---|---|
| PEFE/PMP Exams | Coordinate and provide proctors |
| Engineer Education Events | Assist in coordination and participation (CE credit for SAME luncheon) |
| Engineering Camps | Sponsor one High School student |
| Peninsula Engineers Conference | Assist coordination and hosting |
Foster inter-disciplinary, inter-agency, inter-service, international and public and private sector sharing of information, technology and business practices.
| Post Objectives | Post Actions |
|---|---|
| Post website & Facebook Page | Update and keep current; establish and use a Post Facebook page |
| Post Communication | Quarterly email updates to membership, publish quarterly newsletter and submit Post articles to TME, SAME National, Morning Calm and other relevant organizations |
| Expand Korean local national involvement | Recruit Korean Military engineering community, and leverage local Sustaining Membership resources |
| Sustaining Members | Encourage increased participation |
| Mentor ROK Engineers to develop SAME type organization | Mentor ROK Engineers to develop SAME type organization |
Develop and conduct high-interest programs that inspire membership growth and active involvement of Post members.
| Post Objectives | Post Actions |
|---|---|
| Increase attendance at monthly meetings/activities | 10 times per year / follow streamer criteria |
| Increase individual members and sustaining member firms | Bring a fellow Engineer to a Post activity; publicize new Uniform and DOD Civilian Member rates; coordinate with FED CDR to promote SAME membership and attendance by USACE personnel |
| Increase Enlisted involvement | Utilitze Senior Leaders to promote and encourage Enlisted involvement |
| Increase SAME involvement in FED Engineer days at DoDDs schools | Coordinate with FED personnel |
| Scholarships Program | Award minimum of one scholarship to a graduating High School student Send a Enlisted Engineer to regional/national conference Send at least one High School student to Engineer camp |
Recognize internal and external accomplishments of Post members.
| Post Objectives | Post Actions |
|---|---|
| Recognize Post and member achievements | Develop an active recognition program |
| Recognize Past Presidents and departing Post leaders | Procure and present awards at official activities |
| Participate in the SAME Streamer Program | Collect data quarterly and win all three overseas streamers |
| Conduct meetings with organizations that have similar goals/objectives | Synchronize meetings with Society of Comptrollers. Host meetings in 2ID AO (North Chapter) and at Southern locations (Osan/USAG-H/USAG-D) |
| Recognize members at meetings by their professional status | Prepare name tags for meetings that include POST title and professional status |
Communities of Interest
SAME’s Communities of Interest offer members a chance to engage nationally with other professionals focused on a particular technical field or demographic within joint engineering and the A/E/C industry.