PAM 11-42 — Army Corrosion Prevention And Control Program Procedures
PAM 11-42 governs procedures for implementing the Army Corrosion Prevention and Control Program across Army equipment and infrastructure.
- Publication number: PAM 11-42
- Title: ARMY CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM PROCEDURES
- Date: 05/01/2026
- Proponent: ASA (AL&T)
- Status: ACTIVE
View PAM 11-42 on armypubs.army.mil
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PAM 11-42 addresses corrosion planning, programming, budgeting and execution, risk-based planning, and the Corrosion Action Memorandum process. It requires CPC requirements to be identified clearly and CAM actions to be tracked through milestones, reviews, and written records.
Applies to: The Army CPC Program is an Armywide program encompassing all military equipment and infrastructure owned, operated, and/or supported by the Army.
Topics covered
- Corrosion prevention and control
- CPC planning and budgeting
- Corrosion Action Memorandum process
- Corrosion risk assessment
- CPC requirements
- CAM milestones and reviews
Questions and answers
What equipment and infrastructure does the Army Corrosion Prevention and Control Program cover?
The Army CPC Program is an Armywide program encompassing all military equipment and infrastructure owned, operated, and/or supported by the Army.
How must Army organizations identify CPC requirements they submit?
Army organizations that submit CPC requirements should ensure that they clearly identify the product or outcome, measure of success and statutory, regulatory or other drivers. (paragraph 1)
What must a Corrosion Action Memorandum clearly state?
CAMs clearly articulate the recommended actions, responsible organizations, interim milestones, and desired results. (paragraph 2-2)
How soon should actions assigned in a Corrosion Action Memorandum be implemented?
In general, assigned actions should be implemented within one year of the CAM being signed. (paragraph 2-2)
How often are Corrosion Action Memorandum in-process reviews held?
The U.S. Army CCPE holds quarterly CAM in-process reviews (IPRs) where the responsible organizations provide status updates on all ongoing actions under all open CAMs. (paragraph 2-2)