scope:

Purpose:

This manual is composed of several volumes, each containing its own purpose. In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5134.12 and DoD Instruction (DoDI) 4140.25:

• The manual implements policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for the supply chain management, quality assurance (QA) and quality surveillance (QS), and storage of energy commodities and related services.

• This volume:

o Provides an overview and functional introduction to DoD energy commodities management. Specifically, this volume addresses basic management approaches, organizational responsibilities, energy management information systems, and alternative fuels programs.

o In accordance with the direction in DoDD 5101.08, provides the charter for the DoD Component Steering Group (CSG) to address bulk petroleum supply chain issues and recommend courses of action to the DoD Executive Agent (EA) for Bulk Petroleum.