MCO 3900.19 — Applying Energy Performance Metrics And Measures In Requirements...

MCO 3900.19 governs the use of energy performance metrics and measures in requirements development and acquisition decision-making.

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  • Publication number: MCO 3900.19
  • Title: APPLYING ENERGY PERFORMANCE METRICS AND MEASURES IN REQUIREMENTS...
  • Date: 23 May 2013
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: New

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MCO 3900.19 addresses energy performance, operational energy, and the Energy Key Performance Parameter in Marine Corps capability development. It requires applicable materiel capabilities to integrate energy performance metrics and measures.

Applies to: EP applies to any capability or system that converts energy into work or from one form to another, stores energy, transfers energy, or consumes energy.

Topics covered

  • Energy performance metrics and measures
  • Energy Key Performance Parameter
  • Operational energy
  • Capability requirements
  • Materiel development
  • Acquisition decision-making
  • MAGTF combat effectiveness

Questions and answers

What is energy performance?

Energy Performance (EP) . The rate of energy consumption or energy harvesting required to perform a specific function or task in a specific operational mode, mission profile, and environmental condition. (paragraph 1)

What does MCO 3900.19 aim to improve?

The aim is to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the MAGTF by lightening the load on our Marines and our combat logistics. (paragraph 1)

Who integrates energy performance metrics and measures into materiel capabilities?

Deputy Commandants; Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) , and Program Executive Officers (PEOs) , with direct support from the Marine Corps E20, integrate EP metrics and measures into all applicable materiel capabilities to achieve the objectives set forth in reference (a). (paragraph 2)

What framework supports energy materiel and nonmateriel investment across the Marine Corps?

References (a) and (b) serve as the framework for energy materiel and nonmateriel investment across the Marine Corps. (paragraph 1)

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