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FM 42-414
Implementation of environmental stewardship goals and instilling the Army’s leadership in environmental
stewardship perpetuates the Army’s endeavor to be a leader in environmental and natural resource
protection.
Environmental Stewardship Goals. The Army no longer just complies with EPA laws. They want to
be a leader in environmental protection. To do this, the Army has set goals for its leaders. These goals
include --
• Making sure operations comply with standards. Do not receive a notice of violation or a fine for not
following local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Cleaning up installations. Begin restoring all contaminated sites by year 2000.
• Preventing future pollution. Reduce all hazardous waste and toxic releases.
• Integrating NEPA procedures into all operations.
• Protecting natural and cultural resources.
Role of Environmental Stewardship in Leadership. A leader who cares for the environment also
cares for his troops. He does this by reducing or eliminating undue health risks. He saves resources
(soldiers or money) vital to his mission. He keeps training areas in excellent conditions for training far into
the future. He preserves cultural artifacts for study by future generations. He also teaches the basic moral
duty of soldiers to protect and preserve the United States of America and its allies.
Environmental Planning. Unit leaders must make adjustments to planned actions and reduce adverse
effects on the environment without impairing the Army’s mission. Unit leaders should assess and manage
identified, planned activities for potential environmental risks and hazards. They should follow these
guidelines for environmental risk management and stewardship endeavors:
• Identify the hazards to the environment during mission analysis. Point out those conditions that have
the potential of polluting the air, soil, water, and/or degrading natural or cultural resources.
• Evaluate the probability of environmental damage or violations. Work with an environmental riskassessment
or management plan.
• Make decisions on an environmental suitability study . Develop measures or procedures to reduce high
risk concerns.
• Conduct environmental briefing. Brief through the chain of command and appropriate decision maker
on proposed plans, implementations, and side risks.
• Implement environmental measures. Integrating them into plans, orders, SOP/TSOP, training
performance standards, and rehearsals. Train to the standard.
• Supervise and enforce environmental standards. Implement controls to ensure environmental damage
is reduced.