Preparing for the Unexpected: Supporting the ERRE TTX at Naval Station Rota

By Eric Hahn, Associate Faculty-Research, Energy Academic Group

The Energy Academic Group recently supported the Energy Resilience and Readiness Exercise (ERRE) Tabletop Exercise (TTX) at Naval Station Rota. The exercise brought together tenant command representatives and other key stakeholders to discuss issues and challenges and develop strategies for collaboratively enhancing energy resilience and readiness in the face of a potential disruption.

The ERRE TTX was a valuable opportunity for participants to share their respective responsibilities, capabilities, and needs during a disruption. The exercise focused on response and recovery during a 72-hour base-wide outage caused by a lightning strike on the base power distribution feeders. Participants engaged in a series of guided discussions in syndicates to evaluate risks, constraints, and capabilities after a central power loss, and develop recommendations for mitigation.

One key takeaway from the exercise was the importance of collaboration and coordination. Participants emphasized the need for effective communication and information sharing to ensure common awareness of potential risks and foster teamwork to address them. For example, fuel was discussed as a common limiting factor with a corresponding need for effective tracking and prioritization of refueling for backup generators.

The ERRE TTX was a valuable opportunity for participants to learn from each other and develop strategies for enhancing energy resilience and readiness. The exercise highlighted the critical role that energy plays in supporting military operations and the need for continued investment in energy infrastructure and technology. As the military continues to face evolving threats and challenges, exercises like the ERRE TTX are essential for ensuring preparedness and resilience.

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Email Mr. Eric Hahn at ehahn1@nps.edu for more information.