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Pentagon Prepares 90-Day Independent Operations Without Civilians

By Drooid · Oct 25, 2026, 3:10 PM UTC · How we work

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The Pentagon is preparing bases to operate independently for 90 days without civilian support.
Spokesperson Sean Parnell said power is now a combat asset and civilian grids pose a risk.
Each U.S. installation must secure independent water, fuel, communications and power for the 90-day period.
The plan creates strategic reserves of munitions, fuel, minerals, electronics, spare parts and medical supplies.

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The Pentagon is preparing bases to operate independently for 90 days without civilian support.
Spokesperson Sean Parnell said power is now a combat asset and civilian grids pose a risk.
Each U.S. installation must secure independent water, fuel, communications and power for the 90-day period.
The plan creates strategic reserves of munitions, fuel, minerals, electronics, spare parts and medical supplies.