scope:

This manual is a general guide for the design of electric power supply and distribution systems for Department of the Army and the United States Air Force installations, consisting of bases, camps, forts, sites, stations, etc. Criteria should achieve economical, durable, efficient, and dependable electric supply and distribution systems to support Army and Air Force installations. Where special conditions and problems are not specifically covered in this manual, acceptable industry standards will be followed. Modifications or additions to existing systems solely for the purpose of meeting criteria in this manual are not authorized. The guidance and criteria herein are not intended to be retroactively mandatory. Clarification of the basic guidelines and standards for a particular application, and supplementary standards which may be required for special applications, may be obtained through normal Army or Air Force channels, from HQDA (DAEN-ECE) WASH, DC 20314 or, HQ USAF (LEEEU), WASH, DC 20330.