MCO 11162.1 — Fuels And Fuels Infrastructure Management

MCO 11162.1 governs the standardized management of Marine Corps fuels and fuels infrastructure, including accountability and maintenance.

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  • Publication number: MCO 11162.1
  • Title: FUELS AND FUELS INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 11 Dec 2023
  • Proponent: 11000 Facilities & Activities Ashore
  • Status: New

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It addresses fuel receipt, storage, transfer, issuance, facilities management, spills, pollution abatement, training, security, quality, fuel cards, assessments, and infrastructure funding. It establishes internal controls, policies, procedures, and responsibilities for accurate accountability, auditability, and visibility.

Applies to: It applies to Marine Corps active and reserve installations, commands, detachments, components, tenants, personnel, and activities in foreign countries.

Topics covered

  • Fuel receipt, storage, transfer, and issuance
  • Spill reporting and environmental remediation
  • Fuel facility security
  • Quality surveillance and stock rotation
  • Government Fuel Cards and VIL Keys
  • Management Assessment Visits
  • Fuels infrastructure construction and repair
  • Bulk petroleum reports

Questions and answers

What does MCO 11162.1 require for fuel management controls?

To establish overarching internal controls, policy, and procedures for accurate accountability, auditability, and visibility of fuels and fuels infrastructure management per the references in enclosure (1). (paragraph 2)

When must an environmental release of 25 gallons or more be reported?

The RO, or COR in coordination with the installation environmental management division will notify MCICOM’s Senior Fuels Officer and Environmental Office via the chain of command as well as state, local and other appropriate agencies of any environmental release of 25 gallons or more within 24 hours. (paragraph 3)

When must fuel pumps and electrical power be secured?

POL pumps and power relay/switches, boxes, etc., shall be locked and electrical power secured when not under the surveillance of personnel authorized to dispense fuel products. (paragraph 3)

What is the normal basis for issuing DWCF products?

Products are normally issued on a first-in and first-out basis, but mission and quality considerations have priority. (paragraph 5)

What vehicles may use Fleet Voyager cards?

The card is limited to vehicles owned by the Marine Corps. (paragraph 2)

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