America's security depends upon defense installation assets that are available when and where needed, and with the right capabilities to support current and future mission requirements. As the guardians of the defense installations portfolio, we embrace transformation as the only way to guarantee these capabilities are delivered—effectively and efficiently.
The President and the Secretary of Defense have challenged the military to transform itself to meet current and future threats to America's security. More than leading-edge weapon systems, doctrinal innovation, and the employment of technology, this transformation is clearly about changing our approach to the fundamental business practices and infrastructure "backbone" of the Department of Defense.
The Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Installations and Environment) is transforming, not just by incorporating proven management practices into traditional areas, but also by extending these practices into new, previously unexplored areas.
For more information, see the Defense Installations Strategic Plan (PDF, 3.2MB).
The Base Structure Report is a consolidated summary of the Department's real property inventory.
John C. "Chuck" Williams, Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Installations), spoke with Military Geospatial Technology magazine about the Department's application of geospatial technologies to effectively manage defense installations.
These awards recognize outstanding achievement in environmental management by the DoD components, at both domestic and overseas bases, to sustain military readiness, training and operational capabilities.
The Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence recognizes the winning installations for outstanding and innovative efforts of the people who operate and maintain U.S. military installations. The five recipients were selected for their exemplary support of Department of Defense missions.
The Department of Defense and the Department of Energy have launched a joint campaign to help bases across the country increase energy efficiency, save money, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by changing to energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs in on-base housing.
The Department of Defense is committed to protecting, maintaining and enhancing land, air and water resources on more than 5,500 sites covering approximately 30 million acres. The Defense Environmental Programs Annual Report to Congress discusses progress made within the Department's environmental programs—Conservation, Restoration, Compliance, and Pollution Prevention—and outlines future plans for fulfilling commitments to protect human health and the environment.
The Business Enterprise Integration Directorate led a pilot project to digitally map authoritative parcel boundaries at 70 installations, demonstrating application of geospatial technology to transform real property business processes. The Spring issue of The Military Engineer features an article about this pilot and how it relates to the Real Property Inventory Requirements.
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The ENERGY STAR Change a Light, Change the World Campaign is a national call-to-action to encourage individuals to help change the world, one light—one energy-saving step—at a time. The Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, and Department of Housing and Urban Development are pleased to partner to sponsor the Campaign this year. |
As shown in the Department of Defense Annual Energy Report for FY 2007, DoD reduced energy intensity by 10.1 percent from 2005. The Department also achieved 11.9 percent renewable energy produced or procured toward the goal of 25 percent by FY 2025. Join the Department in achieving energy efficiency by taking the "Change a Light, Change the World" pledge.
The Department of Defense operates 94 Military Museums around the world. These museums contain some of the finest examples of artifacts and collections depicting our Nation's colorful military history. Military museum facilities display memorabilia, artifacts, ceremonial gifts, uniforms, and flags from the history of the Military Departments, military campaigns, and conflicts.
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The DoD Historical Preservation program features practical teaching tools, including playing cards (pictured) that highlight archeological sites, as well as mock cultural sites for training scenarios, and scripted cultural preservation training modules. |
The Defense Department is being awarded the Chairman's Award by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, for their innovative program to teach deploying military personnel about cultural preservation.
from the Pentagon Channel's "Around The Services" program (Requires Flash Player)
Installation assets and services are available when and where needed, with the joint capabilities and capacities necessary to effectively and effiiciently support DoD missions.
Provide installation assets and services necessary to support our military forces in a cost effective, safe, sustainable, and environmentally sound manner.
