United States Marine Corps Expeditionary Energy Strategy and Implementation Plan
Abstract
On 13 August 2009, the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) declared energy a top priority for the USMC.[1] On 1 October 2009, the CMC created the USMC Expeditionary Energy Office (E2O) with the mission to "analyze, develop, and direct the Marine Corps' energy strategy in order to optimize expeditionary capabilities across all warfighting functions." Further, E2O's role is to "advise the Marine Requirements Oversight Council (MROC) on all energy and resource related requirements, acquisitions, and programmatic decisions."[2] E2O serves as the Functional Advocate for Operational Energy.[3] The USMC Expeditionary Energy Strategy is the Marine Corps framework that communicates the CMC's vision, mission, goals, and objectives for expeditionary and installations energy. The USMC Expeditionary Energy Strategy Implementation Planning Guidance included in Annex A sets the course to move the strategy from paper to reality. It identifies specific tasks and responsibilities, as well as timeframes for achievement. Taken together, these documents respond to CMC guidance to "develop a plan to decrease the Marine Corps' dependence on fossil fuels in a deployed environment."[4] They also align the Marine Corps with guidance and mandates for operational and installation energy established by our civilian and military leadership.[5] And finally, they provide the foundational guidance for energy investments and management across the Marine Corps from Bases to Battlefield.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA541407