Sustain the Mission Project: Energy and Water Costing Methodology and Decision Support Tool

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Abstract:

The purpose of the Sustain the Mission Project 2 SMP-2 is to further develop and expand the SMP energy and water costing methodology update SMP-generated life-cycle energy and water cost factors for contingency operations and training design and test a user-friendly decision support tool for cost-benefit analysis of energy and water investments and work with appropriate Army agencies to apply the SMP cost-benefit tool to energy and water technologies considered by the Army for further development and fielding.

Author(s):
Siegel, Steve ; Bell, Steve ; Dicke, Scott ; Arbuckle, Peter
Author Organization(s):
CONCURRENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP JOHNSTOWN PA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
Task: 0504. The original document contains color images. All DTIC reproductions will be in black and white.
Pagination:
0047

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CTC-CR-2008-106
Contract/Grant Number(s):
W74V8H-04-D-0005
Monitor Series:
CR-2008-106, AEPI/VA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*LOGISTICS SUPPORT, *COST ANALYSIS, *DRINKING WATER, *FUELS, *DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS, MISSION PROFILES, MILITARY PLANNING, ARMY RESEARCH, THEATER LEVEL OPERATIONS, DEPLOYMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Cybernetics, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, WATER TECHNOLOGIES, FBCF(FULLY BURDENED COSTS OF FUEL), FBCW(FULLY BURDENED COSTS OF WATER)
Report Date:
2008 Aug 01
Creation Date:
2009 Feb 18