As the designated DoD construction agent for Japan, the Japan Engineer District (JED) is responsible for the execution of Host Nation programs, including the Japan Facilities Improvement Program (JFIP), Special Action Committee on Okinawa (SACO), Defense Policy Review Initiative (DPRI), and various other host nation relocation projects. Products and services provided by JED in support of these Host Nation programs are generally funded by Planning and Design (P&D) funds provided by the Department of the Army.
Criteria Package Preparation
The primary purpose of a Criteria Package (CP) is to outline user and design requirements. The completed CP is provided to the Government of Japan (GoJ) and becomes the basis for developing the Design Definitive Drawings (DDD) and the Construction Drawings.
USFJ issues JED authorizations to prepare CPs. JED uses its in-house staff and A-E services to prepare the CPs. The CP is prepared in accordance with established agreements, policies, and procedures. Each functional and operational requirement is coordinated with the Installation Engineers and the Using Agencies. Technical requirements are obtained from various DoD, GoJ, and industry standards.
Engineering Surveillance
The primary purpose of Engineering Surveillance (ES) is to ensure that requirements identified in the Form 22 or 42 and CPs are included in the design documents prepared by the GoJ and to ensure that the design meets pertinent U.S. operational, functional, and technical criteria. ES is conducted during the DDD and Construction Drawing preparation phase. It includes performing technical reviews, conducting on-board review conferences, explaining and justifying U.S. requirements, and reaching agreements on the final DDD and Construction Drawing designs for construction contract award.
The ES process is conducted for each Host Nation project in accordance with established agreements, policies, and procedures, including the Memorandum of Understanding between JED and the GoJ. As with the CP process, functional and operational requirements are further coordinated with the Installation Engineers and the Using Agencies. JED addresses these requirements, along with engineering requirements, to the GoJ for incorporation into the design documents.
Technical Working Group (TWG)
The TWG was established by the U.S. Chairman of the Facilities Improvement and Relocation Panel (FIRP) in 1984 to support the Host Nation Funded Construction Program (HNCP). The TWG is managed under the Facilities Sub-Committee (FSC) and is responsible for coordinating and providing detailed technical coordination between the U.S. government and the GoJ. The TWG serves all U.S. Forces installations in Japan through their Service Component Representatives. The TWG discusses technical issues affecting HNCP but does not address policy issues. One of the major roles of the TWG is to develop single criteria and standards that apply to facilities constructed under HNCP, regardless of which DoD Service Component or agency the facility is provided to.
The TWG is chaired by USFJ. Voting members include one representative from HQ U.S. Army Japan; Commander, Naval Forces Japan; Marine Corps Base Camp S.D. Butler, Japan; and the 5th Air Force. JED serves as the secretary and technical lead/staff. Installations can address technical issues and concerns that affect two or more Service Components through their Service Component representatives to the TWG. The TWG serves as a forum for U.S. Service Components, JED, USFJ, and the GoJ to address technical issues affecting HNCP. Issues are investigated and discussed for possible incorporation into HNCP. Final decisions at the TWG are made by majority vote and constitute a joint U.S. position on the particular issues. Recommendations and findings are presented to the FSC by the chairman for closure. Negotiations with the GoJ are conducted through the FIRP with technical support provided by JED as necessary. The TWG meets every month following the monthly FSC meeting.