Army Energy Security Implementation Strategy
Abstract
Historically, the Army operated with the assumption that low cost energy would be readily available when and where it is needed. Now, however, reliable access to affordable, stable energy supplies is a significant challenge for the Army and the nation. Given the Army's reliance on energy, disruption of critical power and fuel supplies would harm the Army's ability to accomplish its missions. Such a risk exposes an Army vulnerability that must be addressed by a more secure energy position and outlook. The Army's assumptions concerning future plans for power and fuel at home, overseas and on the battlefield must account for such challenges. On the positive side, increasing efficiencies and lowering corporate demand for energy would save money for the Army and free up both fiscal and personnel resources. Industry partnerships that supply excess power to the commercial grid from Army installations provide additional opportunities to financially benefit the Army. Funds from both savings and income could then be spent on vital programs and other operational needs. In a similar vein, lower tactical fuel demands would place fewer Soldiers in harm's way during their support of the long logistical fuel tail in theatre. Drawing on the work of the Army Energy Security Task Force (AESTF) established by the Secretary of the Army in April 2008, this document presents the Army Energy Security Implementation Strategy (AESIS). The AESIS addresses the energy security challenge through newly established central leadership and integrated, goal-driven energy activities. This leadership was established with formation of the Army's Senior Energy Council (SEC) and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Energy & Partnerships [DASA(E&P)] to integrate and focus the energy activities across the Army. This document presents the Army's energy security vision, mission, and goals, with direction on the development of objectives and metrics to gauge progress toward such goals.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 13, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA523340