Historical information

.1 Disbandment of Army Survey Regiment (ASR) Planning19 May 1995. Reference A - DCGS Directive /95 Implementation of the In-house option for the provision of Digital Topographic Support to the ADF. Reference B - Army Svy Regt 623-11-02 262/95 ADF Contingency Capability for the Provision of Topographic Data during the transition ASR to ATSE dated 12May 1995. Reference A directs the ASR to be disbanded by 1 Dec 1996. Planning for the Disbandment is to consist of the following: Phase 1 - Development of Draft Outline Plan (1) Determine the Aim, Limitations and factors to be considered in the appreciation into the disbandment, (2) Conduct an appreciation to determine the best course of action, (3) Develop an Outline Plan for the Best Course of Action. (4) Brief DSVY-A and staff on the proposed Outline Plan. Phase 2 - Review of the Outline Plan by DSVY-A and issue further guidance. Phase 3 - Develop the Detailed plan including project management strategy. the disbandment is to achieve the smooth transition of operational responsibility to ATSE. The responsibility and resources to maintain the Minimum Operational Capability outlined in reference B is to be formally passed to ATSE prior to disbandment. Proposed timings: Phase 1 completed by 1 Jun 95, Phase 2 completed by 15 Jun 95, Phase 3 complete d by 30 Jun 95, Disbandment completed by no later than 1 Dec 96 (Executive Order). All postings, administration and stores and equipment returns are to be completed by this date.

.2 Disbandment of Army Survey Regiment Planning Report 26 May 1995 - Develop possible courses of action for the disbandment of ASR with reference to Technical, Historical and Union Issues by 6 Jun 95.

.3 Disbandment of Army Survey Regiment Disbandment Team 26 May 1995 - Allocation of Team Members and responsibilities.

.4 Disbandment of Army Survey Regiment May 1995 - Minimum Contingency Technical Equipment List for transition to ATSE.

.5 Disbandment of Army Survey Regiment Plan 23 Aug 1995 - During the transition period (1 Jul 95 - 1 Dec 1996) leading to the full implementation of the Preferred In House Option (PIHO) Army Svy Regt and ATSE will at all times operate concurrently whilst Army Svy Regt scales down production and progressively transfers all technical functions to ATSE. Army Svy Regt will continue programmed production activities at best endeavor until declared operationally ineffective. During the transition to ATSE a contingency mapping capability is to be maintained.

.6 Directorate of Survey - Army Commercial Support Program Digital Topographic Support to the ADF In-House Option Directive Dec 95. This directive defines the CSP contract management arrangements between the contract Administrator (DSVY-A) and the Contractor (ATSE) for the implementation and operation of the IHO for digital Topographic support to the ADF.

Physical description

.1 Disbandment of Army Survey Regiment Planning19 May 1995 - A4 paper clipped document, 4 x hole punched, 21 pages, diagrams and typed and hand written.
.2 Disbandment of Army Survey Regiment Planning Report 26 May 1995 - A4 paper stapled document, 4 x hole punched, 9 pages, diagrams and typed and hand written.
.3 Disbandment of Army Survey Regiment Disbandment Team 26 May 1995 - A4 paper stapled document, 4 x hole punched, 2 pages, typed.
.4 Disbandment of Army Survey Regiment May 1995 - Minimum Contingency Technical Equipment for transition. A4 paper stapled document, 4 x hole punched, 2 pages, typed.
.5 Disbandment of Army Survey Regiment Plan 23 Aug 1995 - A4 paper stapled document, 4 x hole punched, 10 pages, diagrams and typed.
.6 Directorate of Survey - Army Commercial Support Program Digital Topographic Support to the ADF In-House Option Directive Dec 95. A4 paper clipped document, 4 x hole punched, 16 pages, diagrams and typed, hand written notes.