What Does the Army Need to Accomplish Sustainability?

Overview The current model generates all kinds of needs Needs Identification New Models

The Current Model Generates All Kinds of Needs FORSCOM has a working model for developing sustainable installations: Command emphasis Baseline Community goal-setting workshop Teams to manage goals Plan and budgeting Participation in regional sustainability

Needs Identification The FORSCOM model has already begun to identify needs for: Technology readiness evaluation Training Policy development

Technology Readiness Evaluation Installations will need to know: When is a sustainability concept or technology ready for use? When will it be cost effective? Will it perform as promised? What can be done now to be prepared for a technology that is 5 years away? Does it meet the installation’s specific need?

Training As with any new concept, the Army will need training: What is it? How do we do it? How does it specifically apply to various disciplines? How will it be integrated into the fabric of the Army mission?

Policy Development Many current policies are inconsistent with sustainability: Construction (building costs vs. lifecycle operational and demolition costs) Material and product procurement (the DFAR) Sustainability policy Many, many more

New Models The Army has a working model for troop installations (FORSCOM). How will sustainability apply and be pursued by the other Commands for their facilities?

Wrap Up Our community is learning about an approach that can help us advance environmental goals that will support the mission. Much is needed to evolve our programs into a sustainability-based effort.