Block 19 - Energy Conservation

Question 1

Who signed the Energy Vision Act?

Answer 1

2010 CNO

Question 2

What are the goals of the Energy Vision Act? (3)

Answer 2

1) Values energy as a strategic resource
2) Understanding how energy security is vital to executing the Navy’s mission
3) Is resilient to any future energy challenge

Question 3

The U.S. Navy’s AIR ENCON program is designed to…

Answer 3

Optimize fuel consumption by naval aviation units

Question 4

Pillars of the AIR ENCON program (3)

Answer 4

1) Developing energy awareness throughout the naval aviation community
2) Building a culture of innovation and sharing of best practices
3) Eliminating energy-consuming inefficiencies throughout the organization

Question 5

What does SMART stand for?

Answer 5

Short-cycle
Mission
And
Recovery 
Tanking

Question 6

What is SMART?

Answer 6

Intended to offset typical operational inefficiencies that arise from the use of Super Hornet aircraft as aerial tankers

Question 7

What is Pure SMART?

Answer 7

Using only a single centerline Aerial Refueling Store (ARS)

Question 8

What is Hybrid SMART?

Answer 8

Employing 3-wet tankers for mission tanking and an ARS-only tank for recovery

Question 9

What is Hybrid SMART Plus?

Answer 9

Utilizing a 5-wet mission tanker and an ARS only or 3-wet recovery tanker

Question 10

What month is National Energy Action Month?

Answer 10

October

Question 11

List some resources to utilize for saving energy in the Navy

Answer 11

• Naval Energy
• Energy Road map
• Energy Vision
• Air ENCON website
• Greenfleet website
• Social media