This standard provides definitions for the classificati on of engine generator sets comprising the DOD Standard Family by Type, accordingto the irapplication,weight, mobility,reliabily,and life ; by Class, according to the irelectrical performance c haracteristics ; and by Mode, according t o the frequency of the power generated. The tfelectric a l performance characteristics is annotated to reference the test method within MIL-STD-705 used to determine the value of the parameter listed . Separate tablesare provided giving the voltag e connections and reconnections a vailable in each of the generator sets of the DOD Standard Family and the derating of the sets with temperature and altitude .