TM 5-3825-226-24
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS
Types of Fuel
Fuel Oil, Diesel Federal Specification VV-F-800 shall be used as the primary fuel. Temperature limits are listed
below:
Fuel Requirements - Temperature Limits (VV-F-800)
Grade DF-2
For use above -12°C (+10°F)
Grade DF-1
For use below -12°C (+10°F) to above -29°C (-20°F)
Grade DF-A
For use below -29°C (-20°F)
1
Usage temperature may vary dependent on the Cloud Point of the actual DF-2 fuel being supplied in the geographical
area.
2
DF-1 is not normally procured in CONUS or O CONUS. Refineries will blend DF-2 with Kerosene or further refine
distillate fractions to meet temperature requirements of DF-1.
Alternate and emergency fuels shall be used according to AR 703-1.
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