Fuel
The timely supply of fuel, and hence all petrol, oil and lubricants (POL) operations, is fundamental to the success of all operations and exercises.
The ability of EAG nations to provide fuel in support of deployed operations varies according to national assets, operator skills and training, and the area of deployment. At present, the EAG air forces have no coordinated system of fuel operations, yet a variety of skills and capabilities exists across all nations. By agreeing standard operating procedures, through combining different national systems, procedures and training, EAG nations can benefit from enhanced POL interoperability.
Some efforts had been unsuccessfully made in the past, but the project had become dormant as other issues rose to the fore. The EAG, together with other interested Nations, is again trying to regain the momentum and revitalise the project. VOLCANEX 09, which will take place in Villafranca in Italy, will try new POL procedures as one of the key elements of the exercise.
