US Military is now prepping US Bases

[Brother DXer]

The U.S. military is preparing its bases to operate independently for at least 90 days without outside support in case of a major conflict that disrupts power and supply chains. This initiative, known as FORTRESS, aims to ensure that military installations can sustain essential operations, including electricity, water, and communications, without relying on civilian infrastructure.

Key Components of the FORTRESS Initiative​

Objectives​

• Self-Sufficiency: Military bases must sustain essential operations, including:
  • Electricity
  • Water
  • Fuel
  • Communications

Implementation Strategies​

• Power Generation: Bases will generate their own power, independent of civilian grids.
• Infrastructure Enhancements: Plans include:
  • Portable nuclear reactors
  • Large-scale battery storage
  • Microgrids that can operate separately from the civilian power network

Importance of the Plan​

• Combat Readiness: The initiative is crucial for maintaining military operations during disruptions caused by conflicts that could damage power grids and supply chains.
• Risk Mitigation: Reducing reliance on civilian infrastructure is seen as essential to national defense.

 

[VMC]

Wise

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

The "portable nuclear reactor" sounds interesting.

 

[Cable Guy]

The "portable nuclear reactor" sounds interesting.

I read that as "naquadah generator" because I nerd hard in the morning. I don't know what will happen, I will prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Hopefully others are reading between the worldwide headlines, but many will not.

 

[Brother DXer]

The "portable nuclear reactor" sounds interesting.

Wouldn't you like to get your hands on one?

I do wonder what a "portable" nuclear reactor looks like.

 

[brandon7861]

A legit portable nuclear reactor or RTG? Radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTG's) aka nuclear batteries were commonly used in remote areas like lighthouses and I believe russia has several abandoned in place (rusting away outside). Strontium 90 I believe.

But they did say "reactor", that would be kinda crasy

 

[brandon7861]

I would be in favor of a national preparedness week where everything is intentionally shut off. No power, no internet, no phones, rationed fuels, etc. And have it on a randomly drawn day each year and nobody knows when it will begin. And on the last day, a coin flip on three more days just to keep it interesting. If we cannot handle a random weeks interruption, we're screwed.

 

[VMC]

But they did say "reactor", that would be kinda crasy

Not really....

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[Brother DXer]

I found some info on the power generator. I can't even imagine the cost...

"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has certified the design for what will be the United States' first small modular nuclear reactor.

The rule that certifies the design was published Thursday in the Federal Register. It means that companies seeking to build and operate a nuclear power plant can pick the design for a 50-megawatt, advanced light-water small modular nuclear reactor by Oregon-based NuScale Power and apply to the NRC for a license."

 

[VMC]

That's cute! They take one out of a decommissioned sub?

 

[Brother DXer]

I don't think cute would be a word I would use to describe it.
One of these will run anywhere from 42k to 50k homes in the US. Not too shabby for a portable unit of this size. I was actually imagining something a little smaller in size, but that's just the sci-fi in me.

 

[brandon7861]

Where's the steam turbine? 50k homes, I cen't even imagine that volume of steam going through any of those little pipes. And don't most power plants recover their steam in cooling towers so they don't need to pump fresh uncontaminated water in continuously? If they connect that to our well, the calcium would jam it up in no time. And if it were self-contained or thermoelectric, wheres the cooling fins? I'm not claiming this is fake, but I feel like I am being shown something AI created to mess with our enemies. A sub has all the cooling it will ever need, this does not appear to.

Inflatable tanks on a battlefield...

 

[Brother DXer]

Ya know, I'm not sure.
Here's the company who build these 50 megawatt units. https://www.nuscalepower.com/
Ask them and let us know. I'm curious too.

 

[brandon7861]

I just might because there isn't a single real photo on their website

edit: email sent

 

[brandon7861]

I'm not trying to be a downer here, I really hope this is real.