Exploring the Impact of Fuel Data Acquisition Technology on the USMC Expeditionary Energy Command and Control System

Understanding how delays in resource decision making and tactical supply chains relate to operational reach will give commanders the ability to maximize resources and improve performance.

Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California

The Marine Corps wants to understand how changing the volume and frequency of resupply may increase operational reach. However, fuel distribution data is still a mystery, as the system is unable to track consumption, and human error reduces data quality.

The Marine Corps Expeditionary Energy Office manages the development of the Expeditionary Energy Command and Control System (E2C2S), which seeks to provide commanders with the ability to maximize operational reach. Underzstanding synergies gained from feedback loops in the system is important to maturing technology for effective use.