112 Energy Strategy Fundamentals

Question 1

Goals

Answer 1

Increase Alternative Energy Use DoN-Wide
Increase Alternative Energy Ashore
Sail the Great Green Fleet
Reduce Non-Tactical Petroleum Use
Energy Efficient Acquisition

Question 2

Desired Outcomes

Answer 2

Maintain Presence
Boost Combat Capability
Provide Strategic Flexibility
Protect Sailors and Marines
Ensure Mission Success
Promote Sustainability

Question 3

Discuss your unit’s Operational Energy goals

Answer 3

Reduce fuel consumption
Increase fuel efficiency of end items

Question 4

Identify the top five energy consumers in your Table of Allowance

Answer 4

1. Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) group.
2. Construction equipment, material handling equipment, cranes, and motor transport group
   excludes MTVRs, generators and ECUs.
3. Watercraft group (all boats excluding four landing craft, and two amphibious resupply lighters).
4. Generator group
5. ECU group

Question 5

Discuss the five initiatives identified to increase energy efficiency

Answer 5

1. More efficient ECUs
2. Improved energy efficiencies for CESE
3. Insulated Shelters
4. Highly efficient potable water generation capability
5. LED lighting to replace current incandescent lighting in shelters

Question 6

Discuss DoD’s three-fold approach to meeting Operational Energy goals

Answer 6

More Fight, Less Fuel
More Options, Less Risk
More Capability, Less Cost

Question 7

Discuss the common types of alternative energy sources

Answer 7

Renewable energy (wind and solar
Fuel cells
Alternative fuels (biofuels)