Demilitarization / Disposal
Definition
The plan for removing a system from service.
General/Information/Narrative
“Demilitarization and disposal requirements and shall ensure that sufficient information exists so that disposal can be carried out in a way that is in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements relating to safety, security, and the environment.”(DoD 5000.2). DoD 5000.2-R furthers this requirement stating PMs shall consider materiel demilitarization and disposal and minimize DoD's liability due to environmental, safety, and occupational health issues. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Guidelines reference DoD 4160.21-M Defense Materiel Disposition Manual and DoD 4160.21-M-1, Defense Demilitarization Manual for DoD specific demilitarization requirements.
A specific plan should be completed prior to the Operational Test and Evaluation milestone. Plans should be straight forward addressing the demilitarization and disposal requirements for the entire system, as well as subsystems, components, etc. (which may require individual unique demilitarization and disposal process requirements). For each item to be disposed of, the plan should address as a minimum the following:
- Identification of the item
- Intended use of the item
- Item components and materials
- Disassembly instructions
- Related safety requirements
- Environmental considerations
Addressing demilitarization and disposal requirements is typically a logistics function best addressed by the service and system's logisticians, as well as the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). How the PM achieves documenting demilitarization and disposal requirements is entirely left to the discretion of the PM. Documentation options include developing a separate demilitarization and disposal plan or integrating demilitarization and disposal requirements into appropriate integrated logistic support plans. It should be noted that for munitions programs demilitarization and disposal documentation should be in place before the start of developmental test and evaluation and prior to releasing the munitions in a non-military setting. Whichever approach is taken, the PM must ensure ESOH requirements are integral when defining the demilitarization, disposition, and disposal requirements.
The demilitarization and disposal plan should be updated throughout the life of the system. An additional review of the Demilitarization and Disposal process should be completed 6-8 years prior to the end of the projected service life of the system (3-5 years prior for a short service life). The PM should plan and budget for the disposal and begin obtaining service specific approvals.
Policies, Directives, Regulations, Laws
DoDI 5000.2
AMC-R 75-2
MARCORSYSCOMO 8020.1
NAVSEAINST 8027.2
AFMCI 21-131
DAG Chapter 4
DoD 4160.21-M
Best Practices, Lessons Learned, Stories, Guides, Handbooks, Templates, Example Tools, Communities of Practice, LEC Tools
PowerLOG supports the Demilitarization and Disposal process by storing the degree of demilitarization required for an item as well as the estimated cost of the demilitarization. This information is presented with the Provisioning Technical Documentation (LSA-036) report. PowerLOG is a logistics data management system developed to support the development, integration, and review of logistic product information throughout the acquisition life cycle. PowerLOG implements the Logistics Support Analysis Record (LSAR) requirements defined in MIL-STD-1388-2B as well as Logistics Product Data (LPD) standards defined by GEIA-STD-0007. PowerLOG also supports legacy data standards such as MIL-STD-1552 (PMR). PowerLOG is available free to all Government agencies and their contractors and can be obtained by visiting: https://www.logsa.army.mil/lec/powerlog/.
Training Resources
CLL 002 - DLA Support to the PM (http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=276)
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Required for:
A demilitarization and disposal plan is required for all systems.
Responsible Activity:
The PM is responsible for planning and preparing for the demilitarization and disposal of the system.