1 National Museum of the United States Army PRESENTED FOR: Dr. John Shortal PRESENTER: Mr. Judson Bennett, Jr. October 24, 2006 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY PRESENTED FOR: BRAC/Tri-Services Industry Outreach Forum PRESENTER: Mr. James Simms December 5, 2006
2 Agenda pg. 3 / INDUSTRY FORUM Vision/Direction What We Are Campus Features Exhibits Events Programs
3 PROJECT VISION pg. 3 / INDUSTRY FORUM Honor Service Educate Americans Inspire Soldiers Preserve the Legacy Portray History Comprehensively Capstone the Army Museum System
4 PROJECT DIRECTION pg. 3 / INDUSTRY FORUM Direction from Army Leadership Build a world-class National Museum Draw 1 million visitors per year Locate the Museum at Fort Belvoir High profile; National and Public
5 WHAT WE ARE pg. 4 / INDUSTRY FORUM An Army organization designed specifically for interaction with the American public History of the Army through the eyes of the Soldier Science – Technology Education – Entertainment – Excitement Inspire pride in Soldiers, Government Civilians, Family Members, Contractors, and Veterans
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7 CAMPUS FEATURES Museum Parade Ground Memorial Garden Encampment Area Vehicle Demonstration Area Amphitheater Army Nature, Survival and History Trail pg. 7 / INDUSTRY FORUM
8 CAMPUS FEATURES pg. 7 / INDUSTRY FORUM MAIN ENTRANCE PARADE GROUND MUSEUM BUILDING MSC VEHICLE DEMO AREA MACRO FORT WALK SURFACE PARKING PARKING STRUCTURE BELOW ACP & DROP-OFF BUS PARKING MEMORIAL GARDEN AMPHITHEATER SECONDARY ENTRANCE OUTDOOR EDUCATION AREA GRANDSTAND SEATING STAFF PARKING
9 EXHIBITS Immersive State-of-the-Art Theatrical Hands-On Interactive Provocative Inspirational High Tech World Class pg.18 / INDUSTRY FORUM
10 EVENTS Ceremonies & Memorials Parades & Tattoos Equipment Demonstrations Lectures, Symposia & Film Reenactments Musical Performances Teacher Institutes Electronic Field Trips pg. 12 / INDUSTRY FORUM
11 PROGRAMS Education Interpretation Veterans Reunions and Conferences Film, Lecture, and Interactive Theater Research Volunteer/Docent pg.13 / INDUSTRY FORUM
12 VIDEO pg.13 / INDUSTRY FORUM
13 pg. 3 / INDUSTRY FORUM Questions and Answers