WORKFORCE
T
he U.S. Army perpetually navigates the dynamic inter- section of military acquisition and environmental sustain-
ability. Juggling these constantly evolving operational demands and environmental impacts is no minor task, but the Army is up for the challenge.
In alignment with President Biden’s 2021 executive order and the Army’s 2022 Climate Strategy, Army sustain- ability efforts are gaining momentum. Tis is especially critical within the Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW), where three fundamental factors are converging to propel military readiness and environ- mental responsibility.
FACTOR ONE: CLIMATE-INFORMED WORKFORCE Recognizing the importance of climate literacy, the Army is looking to integrate climate considerations
into its
improvements will help fuel defense sustainability goals, enhancing environmental responsibility in the near and long term.
risk, authoritative sources, and empha- sizes the necessity of climate adaptation in procurement. Te content includes illustrative examples of risk management strategies. It also outlines the impacts of climate change on the international supply chain, potential cost escalations, effects on commodity availability, risks to overseas operations and more.
train-
ing to enhance workforce proficiency in climate-related matters. Te Army acqui- sition community is leaning forward in this effort.
The first course, Integrating Sustain- able Acquisition (FAC 038; three hours, two continuous learning points (CLPs)), provides crucial insights into sustainability and climate risk management consider- ations for acquisition. Te content aims to advance procuring products and services aligned with federal sustainable purchas- ing requirements. Moreover, it explains the importance of mitigating the impacts of physical climate risks on the delivery of products and services to the federal government.
Te second course, Climate Adaptation for Program Managers (FAC 095; one and a half hours, one CLP), offers high- level background information on climate
Tese and other sustainability courses collectively embody the Army’s ongo- ing commitment to a climate-informed workforce, ensuring employees have the knowledge and tools they need to miti- gate environmental challenges.
FACTOR TWO: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT In compliance with the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, the Army must provide ongoing assessment of the knowledge, tools and capabilities necessary for the acquisition workforce to seamlessly integrate ecological consider- ations into acquisition processes, resource allocation and decision-making.
Further, recent findings from a RAND Corp. study underscore the pivotal role of the defense acquisition workforce in incorporating environmental consider- ations into planning and systems design. Te study acknowledges the existing envi- ronmental expertise within the acquisition
DOD SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
The 2022 DOD Sustainability Plan outlines strategies for improving long-term sustainability, increasing energy efficiency and improving environmental impacts. (Image by DOD)
workforce but recommends areas for continuous improvement. According to the Director of Sustainability and Acquisi- tion for the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Environment and Energy Resilience, DOD is reviewing the study and its suggestions and remains committed to expanding upon the sustain- ability resources and guidance available to the DOD workforce, including those in
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