Operational Energy - Energy Academic Group
Operational Energy
Energy is an enabler of—and a constraint on—military power. The US Department of Defense defines operational energy (OE) as the “energy required for training, moving, and sustaining military forces and weapons platforms for military operations.” OE planning goes far beyond logistics. Today, energy is a critical pillar of national defense and a major factor in military power. OE planning is an integral part of all combat and regular operations. OE strategy requires identifying and planning for the challenges of US military global power projection. Success in the OE domain occurs when (1) there is efficient, effective, and sustained production of combat power when and where it is required by friendly forces, while (2) the enemy combat power production is disrupted, degraded, or destroyed. Energy has always played a role in battlefield outcomes.
Operational Energy textbook
Operational Energy is a new textbook co-authored by EAG faculty members Alan Howard, Daniel Nussbaum, and Brenda Shaffer. The book highlights the vital role of energy in military power, offering essential insights for officers, strategists, and students. Learn moreOperational Energy Articles
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