Tough Guys Go Green: Expanding DoD's Role in Energy Security

Abstract

America's dependency on fossil fuels is a critical National Security issue. The United States needs to develop alternative means to power and fuel aircraft, ships and ground vehicles with the ultimate goal of achieving energy independence from foreign oil sources. This monograph examines the linkages between a National Energy Policy, National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy and National Military Strategy. Our dependence on foreign oil sources and the lack of adequate supplies of fossil fuels is a critical National Security issue; therefore the United States Military should be at the forefront of looking for and employing alternative fuels and sources of energy. The plan to develop alternative fuels and power sources must be written into the National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy and the National Military Strategy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 17, 2009
Accession Number
ADA498044

Entities

People

  • Michael Farrell

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alternative Fuels
  • Climate Change
  • Climate Change Adaptation
  • Department Of Defense
  • Energy Conservation
  • Energy Consumption
  • Energy Security
  • Fossil Fuels
  • Fuel Efficiency
  • Fuels
  • Ground Vehicles
  • Military Strategy
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Petroleum
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Strategic Security Studies