Updated Fuel Consumption Factors for Marine Corps Aircraft and Ground Equipment

1. Background. The last fuel study that verified 
the current fuel consumption factors for all Marine Corps equipment
was conducted over 15 years ago and is listed as Ref (a).  Since 
2010, new equipment has been introduced, and older equipment has 
been identified as obsolete and divested.
2. Situation. This MARADMIN announces the completion of a 
comprehensive fuel study to update fuel consumption factors for the 
Marine Corps' aircraft and ground equipment portfolios.  The focus 
was on updating Tables 3-1 and E-1 Fuel-Consuming Items in the 
Marine Corps Inventory and Table 3-5 Aircraft Types, Numbers, and 
Consumption-Related Data from Ref (a) since those tables have been 
used as a primary reference point for all types of fuel planning. 
Ref (b) is the GO/SES level review validating the updated fuel 
consumption factors.  Data from this study will be distributed 
throughout the enterprise and serve as the new baseline for all fuel
related planning.
3. Mission. To disseminate updated fuel consumption factors across 
the enterprise and used by planners of all types to ensure the 
greatest accuracy for tactical and operational level fuel 
requirements and planning estimates.
4. Execution.
4.a. Commander's Intent. These new fuel consumption factors will 
more accurately inform budgeting and purchasing fuel, wargaming, 
Petroleum War Reserve Requirements (PWRR) for operational plans, and
sustaining tactical level exercises and contingencies.  Ref (c) and
(d) describe how accurate fuel estimations are critical to the 
lethality of the MAGTF.  Planners of all types (Logistics, Engineer,
Supply, MAGTF etc.) shall immediately adopt these updated 
consumption factors for all planning efforts.
4.b. Concept of Operations. The fuel study analyzed real-world usage
data to replace outdated legacy planning factors.  The new data set
accounts for recent equipment modernization and changes in 
operational tempos.  Updated consumption factors for ground assets 
and aviation platforms were provided by their respective equipment
owners at Marine Corps Systems Command and Deputy Commandant, 
Aviation.
4.c. Access to Data. The updated fuel consumption data is hosted on
the Deputy Commandant, Installation and Logistics, Logistics Plans 
& Policies, Engineer and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Branch (LPE) 
Teams page, located at: https:(slash)(slash)usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/s
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3 and on the Expeditionary Fuels Community Teams page, ADC LP 
Channel Files. This data has been integrated into the Marine Corps
Total Force Structure Management System via a batch Table of 
Organization and Equipment Change Request and can be seen as a Super
User in the POL Tab for each Table of Material Control Number. 
Additionally, this information is in the process of being uploaded 
into Defense Logistics Agency – Energy's (DLA-E) Integrated 
Consumable Item Support- Class III Bulk (IC3B) application which is
used to generate PWRR.
5. Administration and Logistics. Direct liaison is authorized 
between Major Subordinate Command planners and HQMC program offices
for technical clarification on specific equipment information.
6. Command and signal.
6.a. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Enterprise.
6.b. This message is effective immediately upon release and remains 
in effect until superseded by future correspondence.
6.c. Any questions should be directed to the POCs as indicated above.
6.d. Release authorized by Major General Andrew M. Niebel, Assistant 
Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics.