Appendix L
Environmental Program Resources
This appendix provides a listing of resources available for implementing and sustaining your unit environmental program. Information on training assets, significant references and Web sites, lessons learned, and points of contact are included.
TRAINING
L-l. Training is key to ensuring that personnel integrate environmental considerations properly to protect both themselves and the environment. The implementation of general and specialized training programs, along with the integration of environmental considerations into training exercises, will ensure that units are prepared to meet environmental requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
L-2. Environmental awareness training is required for all personnel. Such training provides basic information on installation and unit environmental practices. It leads to safer performance and establishes an environmental ethic among Soldiers and Marines. Awareness training should occur as early as possible following an assignment to a unit, and environmental officers reinforce environmental awareness training annually.
ENVIRONMENTAL-SPECIFIC TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
L-3. In addition to general environmental awareness training, individuals with certain duties and responsibilities require specialized training. As part of their ongoing technical skills training, units provide some specialized environmental training through integrated instruction or supplemental material.
TRAINING RESOURCES
L-4. A variety of resources are available to assist units in the development and implementation of environmental training programs. Check with the unit training officer or NCO for the resources available, which may include training aids, devices, simulators, and simulations.
United States Army Engineer School Products
L-5. USAES has developed a catalog that consolidates most of the currently available products and is updated on a routine basis. It is intended for use as a quick reference and educational resource for Soldiers, Marines, and leaders and may be accessed on the USAES DEI Training Division Web site at <http://www.wood.army.mil/dei>.
Environmental Officer Training
Installation Environmental Trainer's Course
L-6. The installation environmental trainer trains unit/activity-level Soldiers, Marines, and civilians in a unit environmental officer course. This course provides environmental officers with the tools required to advise unit commanders/supervisors on environmental considerations at their respective units. Working with the Installation Environmental Trainer's Course and the installation environmental office, the environmental officer acts as a liaison between the unit and the installation staff.
State Environmental Trainer Course
L-7. In April 1997, USAES completed an ARNG version of the Installation Environmental Trainer's
Course. It was designed to support the unique requirements of the state area coordinators.
Web-Based Environmental Officer Course
L-8. This Web-based course trains designated regular Army, ARNG, and USAR environmental officers. It consists of the modules provided below. For further information, contact DEI at <http://www.wood.army.mil/dei>.
• Understanding the Role of the Environmental Officer.
• Identifying Environmental Hazards in the Unit.
• Protecting the Environment From POL Products.
• Managing Environmental Risk Assessments.
• Integrating Environmental Risk Assessment Into Predeployment Planning.
Installation Environmental Management Office
L-9. The installation environmental management office provides installation-specific environmental officer train-the-trainer training to allow environmental officers to inform unit personnel of compliance. The environmental management office staff may also provide unit personnel with specific training in proper response to environmental emergencies. Personnel must comply with environmental regulations while accomplishing their tasks in a manner that meets Army environmental standards. The environmental management office provides briefings and training to supervisors and small unit commanders to ensure that they understand what is required of them. For further information, contact the local installation environmental management office.
Resident
L-10. Resident training pertains to instruction presented in a formal setting by trained instructors. It may be presented by conventional methods, such as conference, advanced technology, computers, distributed learning methods, or a combination of these methods. USAES has developed training support packages (TSPs) for inclusion in various initial entry, precommissioning, and professional development courses. For more information, see the environmental awareness and doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, and facilities product catalog at the USAES DEI Products Web site at <http://www.wood.army.mil/dei/products.htm>.
Nonresident
L-11. All nonresident training products may be found on AKO at <https://www.us.army.mil>. To support a nonresident version of the environmental TSPs, USAES has developed Army correspondence courses related to preparing junior enlisted, company grade officers, and NCOs to execute their environmental responsibilities outlined in this FM and AR 200-1. Soldiers and Marines may request the following correspondence courses through the Army Correspondence Course Program (ACCP). The ACCP Web site at <http://www.atsc.army.mil/accp/aipdnew.asp> lists the courses and subcourses administered by the Army Institute for professional development and outlines procedures and administrative functions affecting student enrollment. Individuals may obtain more information/register for these courses at <http://www.train.army.mil/>. Courses available include-
• ACCP EN5700. This correspondence course provides junior enlisted personnel with a basic understanding of environmental considerations and responsibilities associated with their duties.
• ACCP EN5702. This correspondence course provides company grade officers and NCOs with a basic understanding of environmental considerations and responsibilities associated with their duties.
• ACCP EN5704. This correspondence course provides senior officers and NCOs with a basic understanding of environmental considerations and responsibilities associated with their duties.
Graphic Training Aids
L-12. All GTAs are available through AKO at the Reimer Library Web site at <https://www.us.army.mil>. The following GTAs are quick references for environmentally related actions:
• GTA 05-08-002.
• GTA 05-08-003.
• GTA 05-08-004.
• GTA 05-08-005.
• GTA 05-08-012.
• GTA 05-08-014.
• GTA 05-08-016.
• GTA 05-08-017.
• GTA 05-08-019.
LESSONS LEARNED CENTERS
L-13. The collection and study of lessons learned is a valuable means of improving the techniques and procedures for integrating environmental considerations. The recent increase in operations, both at home and overseas, has resulted in a wealth of experience and knowledge. See the following:
• Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL) Newsletter 99-9.
• CALL Newsletter 04-19.
CENTER FOR ARMY LESSONS LEARNED DATABASE
L-14. The CALL database contains additional data to support the needs of the commander in the area of military environmental protection. Military environmental protection is the application and integration of all aspects of natural environmental considerations as they apply to the conduct of military operations. A host of lessons learned and examples of other unit actions/experiences are available for use. See the CALL Web site at <http://call.army.mil>.
SOURCES OF ASSISTANCE
L-15. Many sources of assistance are available to help units develop command environmental programs. These sources include installation staffs, SMEs at other agencies (such as USACE), and various online tools.
INSTALLATION/OPERATIONS STAFFS
L-16. Most installations maintain environmental staffs available to assist military units with environmental requirements. Some of this expertise may be found in specific environmental offices, while other areas of expertise are embedded in installation agencies (such as DPW/facilities or range management offices).
Environmental Management Office
L-17. The environmental management office is staffed with scientists and engineers responsible for developing and implementing installation environmental programs. This office is usually a division within the installation DPW or the facilities management office of the state area coordinator for the ARNG. Many environmental management offices are organized according to the installation environmental program which encompasses five general components. The components include-
• Compliance elements that monitor current operations and ensure that units follow environmental guidelines.
• P2 elements that manage installation initiatives, such as source reduction, HW minimization, recycling, and materials substitution.
• Natural and cultural resources management elements that manage installation conservation initiatives for forests, wildlife, wetlands, and historical resources.
• Restoration elements that manage the cleanup of contamination sites on the installation.
• Planning and documenting elements that address the possible environmental impacts of future operations and activities.
Directorate of Logistics
L-18. The responsibilities of DOLs and G-4s include the management of POL and HM. The directorate/staff section also exercises environmental control and oversight of HM (including ammunition) maintenance, transportation, and storage activities.
Directorate of Plans, Training, and Mobilization
L-19. The responsibilities of the Directorate of Plans, Training, and Mobilization or the Assistant Chief of Staff, Operations and Plans (G-3) include installation/unit operations and training. These offices coordinate all training activities, to include budgeting, development, and maintenance of training areas, the ITAM program, and mission priorities. The directorate also coordinates the range division and maintains overall responsibility for range operations, maintenance, and construction.
Staff Judge Advocate
L-20. The SJA provides legal advice and assistance in the interpretation and application of environmental laws and rules to installation activities. This process/service is particularly important when assessing the environmental impact of a new initiative (such as construction).
Public Affairs Officer
L-21. The PAO is the official spokesperson for the installation/unit and manages public involvement activities and responses-particularly during public controversy-in close coordination with other key installation/unit members. This is particularly important when assessing the environmental impact of a new initiative (such as construction).
Safety Officer
L-22. The safety officer works closely with the environmental staff on programs to help prevent accidents that could threaten or damage human health and the environment. HAZCOM, MSDSs (see Appendix K), and OSHA-mandated training are the purview of the safety office.
Preventive Medicine Office/Surgeon
L-23. The preventive medicine office is the point of contact for the medical monitoring program and for work-related health problems. This office, often colocated with medical units or hospitals, can provide critical information concerning public health issues (such as the use of pesticides).
Fire Department
L-24. The fire department provides firefighting and spill response support to the installation. In many instances, the fire department is also staffed with highly trained spill response personnel who provide expert advice on spill reaction measures.
Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office
L-25. The DRMO works closely with DPW and DOL to store and provide for disposal of solid waste, including HW generated at the installation. This DOD organization becomes critical to units attempting to turn in potentially hazardous substances or HM. Unit personnel with questions on turn-in procedures for potentially hazardous substances or HM should check with the receiving DRMO facility to determine documentation and packaging requirements.
SOURCES OF ASSISTANCE DURING TACTICAL OPERATIONS
L-26. While units may be able to benefit from the assistance of standard installation or base operations support during tactical operations, the likelihood is that they will only be minor, perhaps supporting players to provide assistance. Tactical operations will shift more support requirements to operational staffs rather than to installation staff support. Some likely/potential sources of assistance are identified in the following paragraphs.
Operational/Deployment Staff Assistance
L-27. The unit staff takes on a much larger role in environmental assistance when a unit is deployed or in an operational status. The load will tend to rest on these staffs in the case of deployment to relatively remote OCONUS locations. As time goes on and the duration of stay increases, it is highly possible that the command will establish organizations like the base camp coordination agency and its subordinate base camp assistance/assessment team. These organizations will provide tactical/operational commanders with the military environmental protection support they need.
Base Camp Coordination Agency and Base Camp Assistance/Assessment Team
L-28. The base camp coordination agency and base camp assistance/assessment team concepts were developed and successfully tested by the United States Army Europe. These organizations perform an important and vital role, which in a tactical/operational arena essentially replaces the roles performed by installation staffs. They may draw on resources from either home base or theater installation sources since they are located at tactical/operational locations (such as base camps), which they typically support. See CALL Newsletter 99-9 for insights into how these organizations provide assistance in a tactical/operational setting.
Joint Environmental Management Board
L-29. Operational or tactical units may operate in-theater or as part of a joint task force. As participants in a joint force, units may be required to interface with the actions of a temporary board, the JEMB (which the joint commander or his designated commander, joint task force may activate). The JEMB establishes policies, procedures, priorities, and the overall direction for environmental management requirements in- theater according to the OEBGD/FGS in effect for the countries within the AOR. If appropriate, the board may assume responsibility for the preparation of the environmental management support plan. The JEMB is further explained in JP 3-34.
Foreign Nation
L-30. Depending on the capabilities of the foreign nation and agreements that have been made, foreign nation support to the commander is possible. Senior-level staffs will typically be responsible for initiating and securing this type of support.
Contractor Support
L-31. Environmental support assistance for the tactical/operational commander may be provided by a contractor. This type of contracting has already occurred in places like Bosnia. Coordination for this support will likely come through the base camp coordination agency, USACE, or a similar agency with contracting capability.
Other
L-32. Regardless of the location, a myriad of sources are available with access to a telephone, e-mail, or other electronic means of communication. The Defense Environmental Network and Information Exchange Web site contains additional information. This Web site, operated by DOD, is sponsored by the Department of Environmental Security Corporate Information Management. It provides timely access to environmental legislative compliance, restoration, cleanup, and DOD guidance. See <http://www.denix.osd.mil> for more information.
L-33. The Army Environmental Center implements the environmental program for the Army by providing a broad range of innovative and cost-effective products and services in support of Army training, operations, and sound stewardship. For further assistance, see the Web site at <http://aec.army.mil/usaec>.
L-34. USACHPPM has developed the Hazardous and Medical Waste Program Lending Library. See the Web site at <http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil>.
L-35. The Defense Automated Visual Information System/Defense Instructional Technology Information System Web site contains a database for and descriptions of thousands of audiovisual productions and interactive multimedia instruction products used by DOD. See this Web site at <http://dodimagery.afis.osd.mil>.
L-36. AKO provides access to the Reimer Digital Library, which contains ACCPs, FMs, GTAs, and other current policies and procedures. See the Web site at <https://www.us.army.mil>. A password is required for access to the digital library.