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This instruction implements the generated electrical power portion of Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 32-10, Installations and Facilities. It provides acquisition and operation and maintenance (O&M) requirements for power generation plants and individual real property installed equipment (RPIE) prime, standby, and emergency generators. It also covers the mandatory requirements of a generator maintenance program. This instruction applies to all personnel who operate and maintain RPIE electrical generators. It emphasizes safe, cost-effective, reliable, and environmentally compliant methods and practices. Users should send comments and suggested improvements on AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication, through major commands (MAJCOM) to HQ AFCESA/CES, 139 Barnes Dr, Suite 1, Tyndall AFB FL 32403-5319. Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with AFPD 37-1, Information Management, and Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 37-123, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at https://webrims.amc.af.mil. The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Air Force.