Chapter 1 Electrical Power Electrical power is an essential element of military operations. Without it, many crucial systems are unable to operate. Command and control (C2) functions are highly reliant on dependable electrical power. Administrative, health service, and logistical support operations would be jeopardized without it. Many weapons systems are dependent on electrical power for operation. The proliferation of automated data processing equipment that supports modern warfare further contributes to the dependency of the Army on electricity. This growing dependence on electricity causes an increased requirement for the quantity and quality of power for support operations. The indispensable nature of electrical power compels commanders and planners to recognize their electrical-power needs and to ensure that those needs are met. ELECTRICAL-POWER CONTINUUM 1-1.
DesignationFM 3-34-480
EditionApr 2007
StatusSuperseded
Pages74
FunctionCBRN
CollectionRecent Archive
Public domain (U.S. Government work)