Proposed "Green Annex" to the US Army Operations Order

Now that West Point has created Energy and Environmental Officers (or "E2Os"), it is time to introduce an Annex to the US Army Operations Order that addresses climate change, sustainable development, and other green issues during the conduct of military operations.  Here is my proposed "Annex W: Sustainable Development" to be completed by the Green Officer on the unit's staff (this is satire):

This is a hypothetical document and not an approved change to FM 5-0. It is being used to demonstrate the potential future of military operations under United Nations’ Agenda 21 and Sustainable Development related policies.

Cross-posted from Against All Enemies

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West Point's "Green" Officer

Our military is rapidly losing its way.  Somehow it believes that celebrating sodomy in the ranks will be beneficial to good order and discipline and that war is an equal opportunity employer.  How is going against the Law of Nature as established by our Creator a good thing?

Now we have the introduction of "green" officers at the United States Military Academy with the addition of "Brigade Energy and Environmental" officers and non-commissioned officers to cadet staffs:

"Cadets on the Brigade Energy and Environmental staff will introduce a new insignia to the Corps when they don their cadet uniforms this week. These cadet energy and environmental officers and noncommissioned officers, or E2Os, are tasked with leading the charge on initiatives related to recycling, energy and water conservation at the academy. 

The insignia has the chevrons customary to cadet rank. The three rockers below are designed as waves to signify energy and water. It has been decades since the last insignia has been approved for a cadet staff position, and the process took nearly a year before the rank received approval from the Brigade Tactical Department and the Commandant of Cadets." (from West Point Facebook page)

Here is their shoulder sleeve insignia:

This has the potential to become the new political officer who seeks sustainable development, fights climate change, and introduces United Nations' Agenda 21 to our military formations.  Agenda 21 can be described as "a mechanism by which nations can 'legitimately' centralize control of all resources (including people) in their nations in the name of combatting 'man-made climate change'" (source) and is a direct threat to the American form of government and the liberties of its citizenry.  We do not need the military actively supporting or enforcing it.

Frankly, any sort of conservation effort needs to be restricted to an additional duty for an officer and not elevated to an official staff position.  Perhaps our units can now have the S-21 (or G-21) added to their staffs and call him or her the "Agenda 21 Officer."

With the introduction of this "green" officer, our military can start forming the "First Earth Battalion" to fight for the future of our planet as envisioned by Lieutenant Colonel Jim Channon of "The Men Who Stare at Goats" fame:

"The earth battalion declares its primary allegiance to people and planet." (First Earth Battalion manual) 

"The First Earth Battalion is a banner under which the forces of good in the world can unite and find strength in spirit with others who share a common goal.  Warrior Monks are guardians of the good, guardians of humanity, nature and the planet..." (First Earth Battalion manual)

Perhaps one of the cadets who serve as a cadet energy and environmental officer (E2O) can be the unit's first commander.  They can utilize the proposed Green Annex to the US Army Operations Order to better carry out their mission.

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Going Green, Hotel Style!

In my opinion, the "Going Green" option in hotels is reflective of the entire environmentalist movement.  Instead of "conserving the environment," what you are really doing is voluntarily accepting fewer services while paying the same amount of money.  Are you getting this?  "Going Green" means that you pay the same (or more, for the privilege of conserving), but get less.  The business gets the same amount of revenue from you, provides fewer services, and can say to the government that they are toeing the environmentalist line.  It is a win-win situation for them.

I have devised my own system for Going Green! in hotels, which is comprised of these four levels:

Level 0: The occupant takes no noticeable actions to "Go Green" and will reside in the Fourth Circle of Hell for Eternity.

Level 1: Decline housekeeping.  Reuse your towels and sheets, make your own bed and clean your own cups and glasses.

Level 2: Decline housekeeping and conserve amenities.  Instead of using the towels to dry off, use the hairdryer (which is powered by "green" energy).  To prevent the soiling of sheets, choose to sleep on the floor.  Drink water from your hand, not the glass.  Take showers that are no longer than three minutes.  If it's yellow, let it mellow; if it's brown, flush it down!

Level 3: Conserve the entire room by refusing the room key and sleeping outside.  The staff will kindly provide you with a cardboard shipping container to help keep off the cold and rain, and a biodegradable bag for your excrement.  Upon checking out, you will deposit your cardboard box in the recycling bin for the next customer to use.  If you select this level, you will receive triple rewards points since you are such a low-impact customer on the business...I mean the environment.  Gaia (Mother Earth) will look favorably upon your actions when your body returns to Her Bosom.

Australia Has Wrapped Itself in Agenda 21

Australia has effectively cut off access to more than 33% of its surrounding waters to demonstrate its submission to the United Nations' Agenda 21 and the Green Agenda just in time for the Rio+20 conference.

"It's time for the world to turn a corner on protection of our oceans," Mr Burke said. "And Australia today is leading that next step. 

"Australia has timed its announcement to coincide with the run-up to the Rio+20 Earth Summit - a global gathering of leaders from more than 130 nations to discuss protecting key parts of the environment, including the ocean, says the BBC's Duncan Kennedy.

But don't lament, because one of the industries that will suffer from this exclusion of access to the natural resources of Australia will be compensated by the Australian taxpayer. 

The fishing industry is set to receive hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation, reports say.

This appears to be a lose-lose situation for the citizens of Australia.  Their fishing industry takes a big hit, and then Australians have to compensate companies for the reduction of said industry.  Then, the reduction of the fishing industry will most likely have a negative impact on their overall national economy.

The fishing industry is Australia’s sixth most valuable food-based primary industry with a landed value of more than $2.1 billion a year. In addition more than 3.4 million Australians recreationally fish each year spending an additional $2.5 billion. (Source: http://www.frdc.com.au/fishingindustry/fishing-industry)

Australia to create world's largest marine reserve

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Australia says it will create the world's largest network of marine parks ahead of the Rio+20 summit.

The reserves will cover 3.1 million sq km of ocean, including the Coral Sea.

Restrictions will be placed on fishing and oil and gas exploration in the protected zone covering more than a third of Australia's waters.

Environment Minister Tony Burke, who made the announcement, will attend the earth summit in Brazil next week with Prime Minister Julia Gillard.

"It's time for the world to turn a corner on protection of our oceans," Mr Burke said. "And Australia today is leading that next step."

Australia has timed its announcement to coincide with the run-up to the Rio+20 Earth Summit - a global gathering of leaders from more than 130 nations to discuss protecting key parts of the environment, including the ocean, says the BBC's Duncan Kennedy.

The plans, which have been years in the making, will proceed after a final consultation process.

Ocean parks

Last year, the Australian government announced plans to protect the marine life in the Coral Sea - an area of nearly 1 million sq km.

The Coral Sea is home to diverse wildlife, including sharks and tuna

The sea - off the Queensland coast in northeastern Australia - is home to sharks and tuna, isolated tropical reefs and deep sea canyons. It is also the resting place of three US navy ships sunk in the Battle of the Coral Sea in 1942.

The network of marine reserve will also include the Great Barrier Reef, a Unesco World Heritage site.

The plan will see the numbers of marine reserves off the Australian coast increased from 27 to 60.

"What we've done is effectively create a national parks estate in the ocean,'' Mr Burke told Australian media.

However, activists and environmental protection groups are likely to be less than satisfied with the plans, having called for a complete ban on commercial fishing in the Coral Sea.

The fishing industry is set to receive hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation, reports say.

Some have also noted that oil and gas exploration continue to be allowed near some protected areas, particularly off western Australia.

The Australian Conservation Foundation said that although the plan didn't go as far as they would like, it was a major achievement in terms of ocean conservation.

Currently the world's largest marine reserve is a 545,000-sq-km area established by the UK around the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean.

Link to original BBC article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18437040

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