DAOD 3014-0, Fuels and Lubricants

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Definitions
3. Policy Direction
4. Consequences
5. Authorities
6. References

1. Introduction

Date of Issue: 2009-05-19

Date of Last Modification: 2025-05-20

Date of Last Review: 2025-05-20

Application: This DAOD is a directive that applies to employees of the Department of National Defence (DND employees) and an order that applies to officers and non-commissioned members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF members).

Approval Authority: Director of Staff, Strategic Joint Staff (DOS SJS)

Enquiries: Strategic Joint Staff, Strategic J4 Fuels and Lubricants (SJS Strat J4 F&L)

2. Definitions

additive (additif)

A substance added to an alloy, a foodstuff, fuel, etc., to impart specific qualities to the product. (Defence Terminology Bank record number 695704)

alternative fuel (carburant de remplacement)

A fuel or power source that serves, at least partly, as a substitute for fossil fuels. (Defence Terminology Bank record number 42881)

biofuel (biocarburant)

A renewable fuel derived from biomass that can be regenerated.

Note – A biofuel can be liquid or gaseous. (Defence Terminology Bank record number to be assigned)

bulk fuel installation (installation de carburant en vrac)

A certified fuel facility and its associated infrastructure required for the storage and dispensing of large quantities of fuel.

Note – Bulk-fuel installations include fuel storage tanks, fuel distribution systems, product transfer areas and loading racks. (Defence Terminology Bank record number 28457)

class III, petroleum, oils and lubricants (classe III, produits pétroliers)

The NATO commodity class for petroleum, oils and lubricants.

Note – Petroleum, oils and lubricants include hydraulic and insulating oils, fuel preservatives, liquid and compressed gases, chemical products, coolants, de-icing and anti-freeze products. (Defence Terminology Bank record number to be assigned)

clean fuel (carburant propre)

A fuel that produces lower greenhouse gas emissions than traditional fuels based on their life cycles. (Defence Terminology Bank record number to be assigned)

greenhouse gas (gaz à effet de serre)

A gaseous component of the atmosphere that retains some of the infrared radiation from the Earth, contributing to global warming. (Defence Terminology Bank record number to be assigned)

strategic fuel reserve (réserve stratégique du carburant)

A bulk fuel inventory required to support operations that have a national-security implications. (Defence Terminology Bank record number to be assigned)

3. Policy Direction

Context

3.1 Defence capability is dependent on fuel to operate CAF fleets and equipment. Fuel is an essential component of CAF-warfighting capability as it provides operational energy for training, moving and sustaining military forces and weapon platforms for effective military operations.

3.2 Fuel and lubricants, and their associated programs and systems, are a strategic capability of the DND and the CAF. The integration of compliant fuel and lubricants and their related activities in support of fleets, equipment and materiel acquisition:

1. minimizes personnel injury and death;
2. contributes to operational effectiveness;
3. minimizes cost and materiel losses;
4. mitigates environmental impact; and
5. complies with requirements under applicable laws.

3.3 This DAOD:

1. has been developed to provide policy with respect to fuel and lubricants and their governance; and
2. should be read in conjunction with:
   1. A-LM-007-100/AG-001, Supply Administration Manual, Section 9.8, Fuel Management, and Section 9.10, Lubricants; and
   2. A-LM-007-000/FP-001 (TBI), Operating Procedures and Standards for Bulk Fuel Installation Supervisors and Operators (available in English only).

Policy Statement

3.4 The DND and the CAF are committed to managing fuel and lubricants activities in a manner that:

1. supports domestic and international operations by ensuring the employment of qualified DND employees and CAF members;
2. meets federal and provincial laws and standards;
3. is compliant with Canadian laws, policies and directives relating to class III petroleum, oils and lubricants (POL); and
4. is compatible with applicable international agreements governing class III POL.

Requirements

3.5 The DND and the CAF must:

1. develop and implement program management for fuel and lubricants, which includes receipt, storage, quality control and the dispensing of aviation, ground and marine fuel, and the responsibilities of all stakeholders for DND and CAF fuel and lubricants;
2. contribute to the sustainable development goals of Canada through the effective and innovative integration of energy and environmental considerations in activities supporting the DND and CAF mandate;
3. comply with energy and environmental policies and initiatives of Canada as detailed in Strong, Secure, Engaged: Canada’s Defence Policy and the Defence Climate and Sustainability Strategy (DCSS) 2023-2027;
4. ensure that commercial sources, host nations and lateral support are used to the maximum extent practical to meet class III (POL) requirements;
5. develop and utilize the Materiel Management System of Record and follow appropriate fuel accounting practices detailed in A-LM-007-100/AG-001;
6. utilize fleet fuel cards for authorized procurement of class III (POL) in accordance with the National Standing Offer for Fleet Management Support Services;
7. develop, implement and comply with fuel exchange agreements and programs that Canada enters into with other States, agencies and international organizations, for the refuelling of fleets and equipment;
8. comply with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) standardization agreements (STANAGs) concerning the Single Fuel Policy (SFP) for fleets and equipment, including procurement;
9. ensure that forces engaged in NATO operations use the fuel types as required by the nature of the operation being undertaken and the other NATO forces engaged in the operations, as follows:
   1. for the maritime component, primarily naval fuel (F-75/F-76) and naval jet fuel (F-44);
   2. for the land and air components, primarily F-34 fuel on the battlefield and F-35 for some strategic aircrafts; and
   3. for equipment that is incompatible with the SFP and is not supported by the NATO Fuel Supply Chain, aviation gasoline (F-18), diesel fuel (F-54) and ULGAS (F-67), using separate arrangements;
10. ensure the accuracy of the class III (POL) and greenhouse gas emission information that is submitted annually to the Centre for Greening Government in accordance with Treasury Board Directive on the Management of Materiel; and
11. provide DND employees and CAF members involved in the management of fuel and lubricants with appropriate knowledge and training to conduct compliant fuel operations in accordance with federal and provincial laws.

4. Consequences

General

4.1 Should clarification of the policy statement, requirements or authorities set out in this DAOD be required, DND employees and CAF members may seek direction through their channel of communication or chain of command, as appropriate. The anticipated results set out in the policy statement may not be achieved by the DND and the CAF if the requirements specified in this DAOD are not properly implemented. Not achieving the anticipated results could affect the ability of the DND and the CAF to ensure that the CAF is prepared to undertake missions for the protection of Canada and Canadians and the maintenance of international peace and stability.

5. Authorities

Authority Table

5.1 The following table identifies the authorities associated with this DAOD:

6. References

Acts, Regulations, Central Agency Policies and Policy DAOD

• Alternative Fuels Act
• Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
• Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act
• Federal Sustainable Development Act
• Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act
• Impact Assessment Act
• National Defence Act
• Alternative Fuels Regulations
• Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products Regulations
• The Paris Agreement
• The Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals
• Framework for the Management of Compliance, Treasury Board
• Policy on the Planning and Management of Investments, Treasury Board
• Directive on the Management of Materiel, Treasury Board
• Directive on the Management of Procurement, Treasury Board
• Directive on the Management of Real Property, Treasury Board
• Greening Government Strategy: A Government of Canada Directive
• DAOD 1000-4, Policy Framework for Materiel and Asset Management

Other References

• DAOD 3000-0, Materiel Acquisition and Support
• DAOD 3015-0, Green Procurement
• DAOD 4003-0, Environmental Protection and Stewardship
• DAOD 4003-1, Hazardous Materials Management
• A-LM-007-100/AG-001, Supply Administration Manual
• A-LM-158-005/AG-001, Transportation Manual
• B-GL-300-004/FP-001, Sustainment of Land Operations
• C-82-007-001/AF-000, Reference Book on Petroleum and Associated Products
• C-82-010-007/TP-000, Maintenance Procedures – Quality Control of Aviation and Ground Fuels and Lubricants
• Financial Administration Manual, Chapter 1016-7, Departmental Credit Cards
• Strong, Secure, Engaged: Canada’s Defence Policy
• Policy on Green Procurement, Public Services and Procurement Canada
• Supply Manual, Public Services and Procurement Canada
• NATO STANAGs, Standardized Agreements
• NATO Single Fuel Policy, Implementation of the NATO Single Fuel Policy F-34/F-35 in the NATO Ground Forces (available in English only)
• NATO Logistics Handbook
• NATO Standard AJP-4.7, Allied Joint Doctrine For Petroleum (available in English only)
• NATO Document AC/112-D (2020)0001, Petroleum Committee Vision On Future Fuels
• Defence Climate and Sustainability Strategy 2023-2027, Government of Canada website
• Defence Environmental Strategy, ADM(IE) intranet site
• Fleet Card Information, SJS intranet site
• Greening procurement tools, Public Services and Procurement Canada website
• The Federal Sustainable Development Strategy, Government of Canada website