MARFORRES Communicator - September 2015

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MARINEFORCESRESERVE | SEPTEMBER 2015

COMMUNICATOR

BY THE NUMBERS

* As of August 2015

Total Marine Corps Reserve

109,437

Individual Ready Reserve

69,976

Selected Marine Corps Reserve

Active Component End Strength

31,001

187,410

Active Reserve

2,241

Calendar Year 2015

Funeral Support

U.S. Navy End Strength

1,581

17,460

Trainees

3,616 Individual Mobilization Augmentees

Exercises

139

CACO Support

173

Operations

2,603

132

Total SelRes

Total Deployed

39,461

271

Authorized End Strength

39,600

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Site tion oca ned L t w O an Ten

135

LT. GEN. RICHARD P. MILLS

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Commander, Marine Forces Reserve

We are an expeditionary force with the unique capability to respond to crises and conflicts across the globe at a moment’s notice.

One component of maintaining our lethal edge is continuing to lessen our dependence on fossil fuels. After more than a decade of combat operations, we have focused efforts on improving energy efficiency in combat environments. The same focus on our home installations is equally important. I want you to be aware not only of what MARFORRES does to increase its energy efficiency, but also what you, the individual Marine and Sailor, can do to have an expeditionary energy mindset.

Remember that increasing our energy efficiency, both as a force and as individuals, will increase our combat effectiveness and could ultimately save lives. Semper Fidelis.

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LEADERSHIP

Secretary of the Navy Hon. Ray Mabus Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. Assistant Commandant Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr. Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green Commander, Marine Forces Reserve Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills Executive Director, Marine Forces Reserve Mr. Gregg T. Habel

Sergeant Major, Marine Forces Reserve Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro Command Master Chief, Marine Forces Reserve CMDCM Christopher D. Kotz 4th Marine Division Maj. Gen. Paul W. Brier 4th Marine Aircraft Wing Maj. Gen. William T. Collins 4th Marine Logistics Group Brig. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann Force Headquarters Group Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt

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MARFORRES Environmental and Energy Program

Energy efficiency at home is tied directly to combat readiness. MARFORRES operates from 160 sites across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. We must be good stewards of the environment at our sites and during our operations.

The MARFORRES Environmental and Energy Program does that through the use of renewable energy sources, being judicious about how we consume energy at the unit and individual levels and providing environmental expertise to major exercises and operations through the environmental services division.

ESD is a unit of Reserve Marines that provides environmental expertise to major exercises and operations

Learn more about the ESD mission Environmental Marines

Environmental Services Division (ESD)

Solar Energy Solar panels installed at eight MFR facilities 11 more projected

Wind Turbines Two wind turbines currently in operation at Great Lakes, IL and Battle Creek, MI

You have the Power:

Support the mission AND the environment through efficient use of energy

• Heating/Air Conditioning -Setting your thermostat back 10-15°F for eight hours each day can save about 15 percent in annual heating and cooling costs. Together, heating and cooling make up about 46 percent of annual household energy costs.

• Water Conservation - Water is used to cool power plants that generate electricity. Every time your computer or lights use energy, water is being used too. In fact, it takes 3,000 to 6,000 gallons of water to power one light bulb that is left on 12 hours a day for a year. Turning out the lights saves water and energy.

• Lighting - LED light bulbs can last more than 25 times longer than traditional light bulbs, and they use energy far more efficiently. Incandescent light bulbs waste 90 percent of their energy as heat instead of light • Electronics - In the average home, 75 percent of the electricity used to power electronics is consumed while products are turned off. The average household spends $100 a year powering appliances not in use. Unplug your electronics when they are turned off.

Learn more at http://www.mcicom.marines.mil/Portals/57/Docs/GF%20Energy/5%20ways%20to%20save.pdf