cluded in all operational planning models as these
ultimately feed requirements discussions. In Novem-
ber 2010, a study on the comprehensive deployment
planning and analysis of alternatives process was con-
ducted. This study is entitled the Methodology and
Analysis for Energy Security in Military Operations
(MAESMO) and one of its focuses was the FBCF with-
in key operational models. The study was conducted
by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army
for Installations, Energy and Environment in conjunc-
tion with DA G4 and in coordination with CASCOM,
CAA, AMSAA, TRADOC-TRAC and of course, DASA
CE. The results of the study showed that these or-
ganizations already have the capability to integrate
FBCF in their models but until it is fully standardized
this integration will be on hold. An example of MAE-
SMOs findings was that by simply adding allocation
rules and planning factors for alternative/renewable
energy to CASCOM’s data sets this would in turn
enable the studies conducted by CAA to incorporate
sustainability factors in their models (AEPI 2010b, 37).^
The finding of the MAESMO study points out how
relatively minor updates to the Army’s basic models
can result in a significantly more comprehensive look
at the FBCF. These agencies already understand the
importance of such updates and are ready to execute
once the FBCF factors are formally certified.
Part III. The Acquisition Process
The Army Acquisition system is governed by sev-
eral documents but its central direction comes from
the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Defense
Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) and DODI
5000.02. It is a very complicated process which this