The resilient YPG ATEC workforce

As the Army enters another fiscal year, the antiterrorism (AT) themes and ideas have changed as well. This year AT’s first quarter theme is Community Resilience. Here within the Army Test and

Evaluation Command (ATEC) we are one of the largest consumers of energy resources on the installation. With few exceptions most of our testing missions rely on some level of energy/fuel and water sources to accomplish our mission. Uninterrupted access to energy and water is essential for readiness and the Yuma Proving Ground ATEC testing mission to ensure our Warfighters are ready to deploy, fight, and win.

We must practice resilience in how we use energy/fuel and water sources. One of these ways is ensuring we are not leaving doors propped open. This causes two problems. First, it is a violation of Army Regulations, AR 525-13, and AR 190-13, additionally it is an unnecessary waste of an energy source. Turning off lights when not in our office is another way to help with resilience.

The Army Installation Energy and Water Strategic Plan aligns with Army Installations Strategy, establishing resilience, efficiency, and affordability as strategic goals. The strategic objectives of this plan are measurable through 12 metrics that clearly depict the Army’s progress in achieving resilient, efficient, and affordable installation of energy and water infrastructure. Building and measuring resilience improve the Army’s capability to prevent and recover from any disruption to energy and water utility services. Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) Commander Col. Patrick McFall, along with the ATEC Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) want all YPG ATEC employees to show resilience in how we are using energy and water resources, so we can use monetary allocations on producing the best testing environment in the world.

Contact your YPG ATEC Mission ATO for more information on AT Community Resilience: Alfonzo D. Brown, Alfonzo.d.brown@army.mil or 928-328-6498.

Alfonzo Brown