About Army Corrosion Prevention
The U.S. Army fights in extreme weather, landscapes and situations on a daily basis. Ensuring their military vehicles and equipment can withstand the day-to-day use in extreme situations, the Army works to find ways to prevent equipment corrosion.
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Significance
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The Corrosion and Prevention Control (CPC) program examines new materials, processes of making equipment, operation requirements and longevity of materials chosen to make military equipment and systems. It is the CPC program's responsibility to assure that the equipment and systems will remain running in all situations.
Features
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Designing new systems and equipment requires an in-depth study of the materials, coatings, system limitations, environmental extremes, storage issues and maintenance issues. Upon completion of the study, program managers build and test systems and equipment for use. A life cycle of each is designed and tested to predict longevity. Upon field deployment of the system or equipment, the CPC will continue to monitor, test and evaluate the corrosion process to implement changes in future products.
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Evaluation
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CPC managers will visit deployment sites to visually record the systems and equipment. Notes will be taken on the condition of equipment for evaluation. When corrosion problems occur, managers will make note of all information related to the corrosion, to begin planning and testing ways to avoid the issue in future products. Finally, a report will be issued to appropriate Army commanders regarding the corrosion issues in the field.
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