The order of March 17 1945 defines the SEA as a central service in charge of refueling the whole of the armed forces. A 1991 decree further defined this mission.Décret n°91-686 du 14 juillet 1991 fixant les attributions du service des essences des armées The service has "to assure at all times, in all places and in all circumstances the fuel support of the armed forces, while also acting as fuel advisor to the General Staff". It therefore supervises the supply of fuels and lubricants for the vehicles of the Army, Navy (outside of naval fuels of hold), Air Force, National Gendarmerie and the National Guard, as well as providing fuel advice.
