design is every bit as critical to reducing the negative effects of corrosion. This raises


two questions: How will this


product support be affected by DoD’s standard logistics system? (How will it be constrained by the standard policies and procedures?) What unique policies, pro- cesses, and procedures will be required to effectively and efficiently sustain the product?


Given that the system’s design, and the product support system’s design, are criti- cal to any reduction, the importance of logistics support cannot be underesti- mated. The design has been established based on the customer’s expectations, and validated through testing. The instruc- tions for operation and maintenance have been validated. The individual and collective success of those responsible for possessing, operating, maintaining, and


 a command climate that emphasizes the importance of properly maintaining the property entrusted to them.


 proper training in the identification and mitigation of corrosion.


 proper use and maintenance of the product.


 appropriate packaging and preservation for the type of storage and length of time in storage.


 correct precautions in selecting and executing the mode of transportation.


CONCLUSION It is evident that the best way to reduce the negative effects of corrosion is to invest more time and money concentrating on corrosion resistance in the design of our products, major assemblies, components,


SCIENCE AND THE TESTING COMMUNITY INFORM US OF TEST PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES THAT CAN VALIDATE AND/OR VERIFY MATERIAL SELECTIONS AND THEIR REACTIONS TO VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL STIMULI. EVEN THE RATES OF CORROSION—THE TIME IT TAKES TO


DAMAGE A SPECIFIED AMOUNT OF MATERIAL—ARE KNOWN FOR


MOST MATERIALS UNDER SPECIFIED


CONDITIONS.


and parts before Milestone B, the point at which we have the greatest opportu- nity to influence the life-cycle cost.


Collectively we are the world’s greatest fighting force. By collectively commit- ting to properly designing the system, designing the product support system, and supporting those designs, we can reduce the negative effects of corrosion.


For more information on corro-


sion threats and solutions, go to https://www.corrdefense.org.


DR. ROGER D. HAMERLINCK is a Senior Acquisition Policy Specialist in the Acquisition and Industrial Base Policy Office of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology. In addition, he serves as Special Assistant to the Army Corrosion Control and Prevention Executive. Hamerlinck holds a B.A. in business administration from Upper Iowa University, and an M.B.A. and a D.B.A.


from California Coast


University. He is Level III certified in pro- gram management and in life-cycle logistics. The International Society for Logistics has designated Hamerlinck a Demonstrated Master Logistician. In addition, he has earned a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.


ASC.ARMY.MIL 83 THROUGH AND THROUGH


Corrosion like this has negative effects on cost, readiness, and safety. (U.S. Army photo.)


otherwise supporting our equipment and infrastructure will depend on:


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