on more efficient operational consumption by COL Paul E. Roege
T ohe U.S. Army is the most
powerful ground force on the planet because of our dedicated Soldiers
and the capabilities
we provide them. Night vision devices enable small units to maneuver in dif- ficult terrain under total darkness; unmanned vehicles
transmit real-time
video to provide persistent surveillance; and base camps protect and sustain Sol- diers so they are mentally and physically ready to perform their missions. Since World War II, the common denomina- tor among many of our most compelling capabilities, from air power to armored vehicles and radar, has been energy.