AR 70-12 — Fuels And Lubricants
AR 70-12 governs policies and responsibilities for fuels, lubricants, and associated products used in Army materiel.
- Publication number: AR 70-12
- Title: FUELS AND LUBRICANTS
- Date: 05/06/2022
- Proponent: ASA (AL&T)
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 70-12 addresses fuel selection for ground, aviation, and watercraft systems, along with fuel specifications and standards. It requires new materiel to use specified fuels and establishes approval requirements for aftermarket additives and exemptions.
Applies to: This regulation prescribes policies and responsibilities for fuels, lubricants, and associated products used in Army materiel.
Topics covered
- Army materiel fuels
- Lubricants and associated products
- Aftermarket additives
- Fuel specifications and standards
- Single kerosene-based fuel
- Ground, aviation, and watercraft fuel usage
Questions and answers
What fuel must new materiel use during research, development, testing, and evaluation?
New materiel will be designed to use the SKBF during research, development, testing, and evaluation of materiel. (paragraph 2-1)
What fuel is used for testing in temperatures below -40C/-40F?
For testing in temperatures below -40C/-40F, JP8 will be used. (paragraph 2-1)
What must materiel developers not acquire, design, or develop?
Not acquire, design, or develop new tactical or combat equipment that use gasoline-type fuels. (paragraph 1)
What is the exception for equipment used outside the continental United States?
Equipment exclusively used at installations outside the continental United States (OCONUS) when covered by international agreements. (paragraph 1)