U.S. Air Force Fact Sheet AFRL/RZP (POWER DIVISION) Energy Power Thermal Division (AFRL/RZP) Phone: (937) 255-6226      DSN: (785) Plans, formulates, manages, and executes research and advanced development programs in propulsive and non-propulsive energy sources, electrical power, and thermal control technologies for Air Force weapon systems. Formulates program plans based on Air Force strategic vision and future weapon system requirements. Conducts research in thermal management, electrochemistry, mechanical energy conversion, power distribution, power electronics, alternative and assured fuels, and energy and power system optimizations. Provides technical support to AFMC programs and promotes advanced technology to Air Force systems planners and developers. Participates in joint programs with other Air Force and DOD organizations, NASA, other government agencies, and industry. Energy Optimization and Assessment Branch (AFRL/RZPA) Phone: (937) 255-4275      DSN: (785)  Plans, formulates, manages and executes research and development programs in energy, power and thermal architectures for Air Force weapon systems. Translates Air Force strategic vision and projected future Air Force system capabilities into complete energy, power and thermal system requirements. Performs energy optimized system level analyses and assesses future technology requirements. Provides technical support to AFMC programs and promotes advanced technology to Air Force systems planners and developers. Coordinates energy, power and thermal technology development programs with Air Force, DOD, NASA, and other government agencies, and industry. Energy and Power Systems Branch (AFRL/RZPE) Phone: (937) 255-6235      DSN: (785)  Plans, formulates, manages and executes research and advanced development programs in advanced power electronic devices, power distribution architectures, components and subsystems technologies and integrated propulsion, power and thermal technologies for Air Force system applications including aircraft and directed energy weapons. Translates Air Force strategic vision and projected future Air Force system capability requirements into advanced power electronic and integrated propulsion, power and thermal system technology development programs. The Branch serves as the AFMC focal point relative to these power electronic and integrated propulsion, power and thermal system technologies. Coordinates the AFMC program with other Air Force and DoD organizations, NASA, and other government agencies and industry. Fuels and Energy Branch (AFRL/RZPF) Plans, manages, and conducts basic research, exploratory and advanced development programs in fuels for air-breathing propulsion and power systems. Formulates and executes programs to develop advanced fuels with optimized performance, evaluates engine and fuel subsystems compatibility, and address fuel availability, quality, storage, handling, and safety issues. Solves problems arising from the use of existing and alternative fuels in current and future aircraft.  Mechanical Energy Conversion Branch (AFRL/RZPG) Phone: (937) 255-6241      DSN: (785)  Plans, formulates, manages and executes research and advanced development programs in mechanical energy system technologies for Air Force system applications including aircraft and directed energy weapons. Translates Air Force strategic vision and projected future Air Force system capability requirements into advanced mechanical energy systems development programs. The branch develops integrated propulsion, power & thermal, engine integration/interface, starter/generator & generation, refrigeration system, insulation/wire system, magnetic and servo motor technologies. The branch serves as AFMC focal point relative to these power system technologies. Coordinates the program with other Air Force and DoD organizations, NASA and other government agencies and industry. Thermal and Electrochemical Branch (AFRL/RZPS) Phone: (937) 255-7770      DSN: (785)  Plans, formulates, manages and executes research and development programs in advanced thermal management and electrochemical energy conversion and storage technologies for aircraft, weapons, and ground. Translates Air Force strategic vision and projected future Air Force system capability requirements into thermal management and electrochemistry technology development programs. Serves as the AFMC focal point relative to these power system technologies. Coordinates the AFMC program with other Air Force and DoD organizations, NASA, other government agencies, and industry. Marvin L Gale AFMC AFRL/RZOP (937) 255-4516 DSN 785-4516