In a bid to bring about a paradigm shift in the logistic management of fuel in its inventory, the Indian Air Force (IAF) along with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has introduced a “Fleet Card- Fuel on the Move” for its varied fleet of vehicles.
“Availability of Fleet Card will permit the convoy to refuel at any IOCL fuel stations thus increasing the pace of movement and reducing the lead time for readiness at operational locations across the nation,” the IAF said.
An IAF official said IAF personnel and other resources which are presently involved in fuel management within the IAF can now be re-allocated towards other operational tasks. “This in line with the Shekatkar Committee recommendations of improving the Teeth to Tail ratio with the Armed Forces,” the official stated.
