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Fuels Support Equipment (FSE)
Budget Figures
FY2026 award data is a partial year — USASpending awards are reported on a rolling basis and the fiscal year does not close until September 30. why partial FY2026 data? →
- FY24
- $113.6M
- FY26
- $34.8M
● actuals (line) · ○ enacted · ◇ request — gaps are editions the program is absent from, never interpolated.
| Series | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actuals | $17.9M | $26.1M | $113.6M | ||
| Enacted | – | $26.1M | $218.8M | $24.6M | |
| Request | – | – | $218.8M | $24.6M | $34.8M |
blank = series not published for this year; – = absent from that edition.
Asked vs spent: the PB2024 book requested $218.8M for FY2024; the PB2026 book reports $113.6M actually spent — $105.2M below the request.
Program Lineage
No predecessor/successor lineage was recorded for this program element — no FY-to-FY transfer into or out of this line was stated in the ingested J-books, and none was inferred from the program structure.
Description
Description — Fuels Support Equipment (FSE)
The Fuels Support Equipment (FSE) program funds for the procurement of Fuels Operational Readiness Capability Equipment (FORCE). It provides the capability to receive, store, and issue petroleum products and support aircraft generation in austere locations where fixed systems do not exist or which require augmentation. This equipment is part of the Air Force's prepositioned war reserve materiel (WRM) and will be managed in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2229, Strategic Policy on Prepositioning of Materiel and Equipment. FORCE Servicing (FS), Receipt (RC) and Sustainment (SC) is a deployable modular fuel system that can provide joint capability to fuel aircraft and support equipment at forward locations. The FORCE system can be configured to perform limited aircraft fueling missions or to sustain massive daily fueling requirements for months. FORCE is capable of receiving, transferring, and issuing fuel at a throughput rate of 900 Gallons per Minute (GPM). The individual pieces of equipment that comprise the FORCE system provide stand-alone or mix-and-match capability for almost any fuel transfer or aircraft refueling scenario. The full capability mission of the complete FORCE System, when used in conjunction with fabric fuel bladders, provides a deployable, above ground, constant pressure, flow-on demand fueling system for aircraft, i.e., a hydrant-type fueling system. Aerial Bulk Fuel Delivery System (ABFDS)/Agile Fueling System (AFS): Designed for aerial delivery of fuel to locations where other methods of transportation are impractical. It enables aircraft to rapidly transport fuel to locations close to or behind enemy lines and is a key component to the AF Special Operations community and their ability to complete Forward Area Refueling Point missions. FSE Lab Equipment contain a variety of high-tech equipment such as flash point testers, density meters, and oxidation stability analyzers to test samples from fuel tanks for contaminants. 3K Collapsible Fuel Tanks (CFT) are specifically designed to be loaded on military aircraft and withstand the critical demands put on them during flight operations, in conjunction with the ABFDS they provide the ability to transfer fuel from the aircraft storage bladder while aircraft engines are running. Fuel Bladders: Collapsible Fuel Tanks (CFT) or more commonly referred to as fuel bladders provide fuel storage capabilities at austere or forward operating locations where infrastructure is either inadequate or non-existent. Bladders sizes range from 10K, 50K and 210K gallons of fuel storage, these bladders are capable of holding a multitude of petroleum products to support both air and ground operations. Collapsible fuel tanks are used with Fuels Operational Readiness Capability Equipment (FORCE) to support various aircraft systems at forward operating locations. LOX/Lin Tanks, are deployable liquid oxygen/liquid nitrogen storage tanks that can receive, store, and issue liquid oxygen or nitrogen products to service carts or smaller tanks. Provides bulk storage capacity and is used to fill smaller cryogenic equipment (8-Cylinder trailers, 50-Gallon LOX Tank) and aircraft. All-Terrain Berm: Portable secondary containment system designed to be used with large primary fluid storage devices that do not have integral secondary containment capabilities such as Fuel Storage Bladders. It protects the surrounding environment from potential liquid spills that may contaminate the soil or water supply. These berms are quickly deployable, structurally supported liner systems providing temporary containment in harsh austere/semi-austere locations that do not allow permanent construction, especially in challenging environments. Fluid Powered Additive Injector Cart (FPAIC): allows injection of additives (corrosion inhibitor, static dissipater, and fuel system icing inhibitor) into commercial aviation grade fuel to convert it into military grade fuel in austere locations. Fuels Pumping & Distribution provides multiple capabilities to receive and deliver petroleum products to initiate and sustain ground and air operations for both expeditionary and contingency operations. Ensures the ability to service smaller aircraft such as UAV's and base support vehicles and increases the distance that fuel loads can be safely distributed to the base up to 3 miles. R-18 Fuel Pumping Assembly is a trailer-mounted pumping unit that provides self-priming and air-eliminating pump offloads to trucks at the base perimeter. It delivers fuel through 6-inch hose lines to interim storage systems and provides fuel flow at 900 gpm/150 psi at a distance of 10,000 feet to the R-20 Multi-Aircraft Servicing Platform. R-19 Fuel Separator is a mobile filtration system used for high-rate fueling in combat situations that require separation of particulate and water from fuel. It can flow upwards of 1,200 gallons per minute (gpm) when running in parallel or 600 gpm individually. Designed for reliability and ease of transport, the R19 is part of a 4-piece system that includes the R18, R20, and R21 carts. R-20 Multi-Aircraft Servicing Platform is the interface between one or two receiver aircraft. It has a combined fueling capability of 900 gpm through two 2.5-inch, 60-foot semi-collapsible servicing hoses (450 gpm through each hose). The R-20 is a trailer-mounted servicing platform and weighs about 4,600 lbs. PMU-27M Pumping Assembly: A trailer-mounted, engine powered unit consisting of a 50-gpm pump, filter separator, with associated hoses, connections, nozzles and meter. It is used to service small aircraft or vehicles, or transfer fuel into or out of four 55-gallon drums simultaneously, pumping from an external source and defueling aircraft auxiliary tanks. The unit is also a ground fuels-dispensing unit. Tactical Automated Service Station: TASS is a trailer-mounted automated ground fuel issue point for vehicles and support equipment at deployed locations. It is capable of delivering DF-2, JP-8 and MOGAS at a minimum rate of ten gallons per minute (10 GPM) through each dispensing nozzle. The TASS provides an interface between bulk fuel transport trailers or other fuel sources and vehicles/support equipment requiring ground fuel. Joint Spoke Refueler: A light and lean refueling capability to generate aircraft in any environment and can be paired with fuel bladders that range in volume from 10,000 to 210,000 gallons. This requirement supports performance of a full financial audit as required by title 10 U.S.C. Chapter 9A, Sec 240-D. FY 2026 Overseas Operations Costs funding accounted for in the Base budget totals zero dollars. Funding for this exhibit is contained in Program Element 0208031F War Reserve Materiel Equipment.
Justification
Justification — Fuels Support Equipment (FSE)
FY 2026 will fund procurement of Fuels Support Equipment in support of Pre-Positioned War Reserve Materiel Global Theater requirements. Planned quantities could change due to price increases, inflation, and supply chain fluctuations. FY 2026 includes $2.804M for the procurement of Regional Basing Cluster Pre-positioning (RBCP) Fuels Generation Capabilities and are critical to Agile Combat Employment in support of the Pacific Deterrence Initiative (PDI). Planned procurements will be remaining requirements from the previous fiscal year and could include Aerial Bulk Fuel Delivery System / Fuels Bladders / All Terrain Berm Liners. FY 2026 includes $3.557M in support of non-WRM Operational Fuels Requirements. FY 2026 request was reduced by $0.088M for Advisory and Assistance Services to promote efficiencies and advance the policies of the Administration in alignment with Executive Order 14222, implementing the President's Department of Government Efficiency Cost Efficiency Initiatives. FY 2024 changes made after the FY 2025 PB submission include Congressional reduction of $74.519M and reprogramming reduction of $32.217M (DoD Serial No. FY 24-11 PA); changes include a decrease in the number of procurement quantities planned. Fuels Support Equipment assets significantly impact Contested Logistics and provide a cost-effective mix of investments that operationalize the Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept (AFDN 1-21) in the Indo-Pacific. ACE is a proactive and reactive scheme of maneuver that shifts generation of airpower from large, fixed centralized bases to networks of smaller, dispersed bases. Prepositioned capabilities, ashore and afloat, place military equipment and supplies at or near the point of planned use to ensure timely support of Expeditionary Air Forces and other specific forces during the initial phases of an operation. These assets provide combatant commanders with initial capabilities and materiel until establishment of a mature and sustained Strategic/Theater Distribution Network (TDP) (CJSCI 4310.01F). This program performs a critical role in Combatant Command (CCMD) requirements to support 5 major Operations Plans (OPLANs) and ensures the objectives of the National Defense Strategy can be executed. The Fuels Support Equipment program adheres to guidance: 10 U.S.C. 2229, Strategic Policy on Prepositioning of Materiel and Equipment. CJSCI 4310.01F: Prepositioned capabilities, ashore and afloat, place military equipment and supplies at or near the point of planned use to ensure timely support of Expeditionary Air Forces and other specific forces during the initial phases of an operation. These assets provide combatant commanders with initial capabilities and materiel until establishment of a mature and sustained Strategic/Theater Distribution Network (TDP).
Budget Line Items(workbook-cited)
Exhibit P-1
| Account | Org | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Procurement, Air Force | F | FY24 Actuals | $113.6M |
| Other Procurement, Air Force | F | FY25 Enacted | $24.6M |
| Other Procurement, Air Force | F | FY26 Disc. Request | $34.8M |
| Other Procurement, Air Force | F | FY26 Total | $34.8M |
Budget Details(R-2/P-40 facts)
| Project | FY24 Actuals | FY25 Total | FY26 Base | FY26 Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Element | $113.6M | $24.6M | $34.8M | $34.8M |
No follow-the-dollar view — this program's awards haven't been crosswalked at high confidence (flows cover 17 of 1741 programs). why coverage is partial? →
Awards
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Lobbying Mentions
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No research dossier for this program — dossiers cover 50 of 1741 programs, the largest fully J-book-detailed lines by FY2026 requested dollars. why no dossier here? →