by Consensus for American Security | May 29, 2013 | Monitor
By Brig. Gen. John Adams The United States defense industrial base is a vital part of the U.S. force structure that is increasingly vulnerable and under threat. Not only must U.S. defense industrial firms – including companies of all shapes and sizes in...
by Consensus for American Security | Jul 12, 2012 | Monitor
Lt. General Norman Seip (Ret.), 12th Air Force Commander Our military’s single point of failure is its dependence on oil to support nearly all of its transportation needs. As the single largest purchaser of petroleum-based fuel in the world, burning through about...
by Consensus for American Security | Jul 9, 2012 | Monitor
Lt. General Don Kerrick USA (Ret.) More and more we are discovering that our access to oil is guarded by our soldiers, airman, sailors and marines – and for good reason. The U.S. economy is dependent on oil based fuels for virtually all of its transportation...
by Consensus for American Security | Jul 2, 2012 | Monitor
LtGen John Castellaw USMC (Ret.) Our military faces long term strategic risks due to its dependence on petroleum- based fuels. Oil is the sole source of liquid fuel used in military operations. That makes it a ‘single point of failure’ that we should not allow to...