AFI90-1702 — Operational Energy

AFI90-1702 governs the Air Force operational energy program, including energy management for aviation assets and supporting aerospace ground equipment.

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  • Publication number: AFI90-1702
  • Title: OPERATIONAL ENERGY
  • Date: 2019-02-19

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AFI90-1702 addresses operational energy goals, data analysis, acquisition requirements, alternative aviation fuels, supply chains, education, and training. It requires contractor incorporation by reference and maintenance of records created by prescribed processes.

Applies to: This publication applies to Regular Air Force, Reserve Component, and Air National Guard members and civilian appropriated and non-appropriated fund employees except where noted otherwise and can be supplemented at a lower level.

Topics covered

  • Operational energy program
  • Aviation energy use
  • Aerospace ground equipment
  • Alternative aviation fuel policy
  • Energy key performance parameters
  • Operational energy supply chain
  • Operational energy data analysis

Questions and answers

How does AFI90-1702 define operational energy?

Operational Energy is defined as the energy required for training, moving, and sustaining military forces and weapons platforms for military operations. (paragraph 90-17)

What energy does the Air Force Operational Energy program focus on?

The Air Force Operational Energy program focuses on the energy required to operate aviation assets and aerospace ground equipment supporting those assets. (paragraph 90-17)

What does operational energy management involve?

Operational energy management involves the sustainment or enhancement of combat capabilities through achieving efficiencies in supply, demand, and resilience of operational energy supplies. (paragraph 90-17)

What must be addressed in the requirements and acquisition process?

Ensure the requirement for energy key performance parameters and energy supportability analyses are addressed in the requirements and acquisition process. (paragraph 90-17)

What policy must SAF/IEN develop and maintain?

Develop and maintain Air Force alternative aviation fuel use policy. (paragraph 90-17)

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