MCO 4790.18C — Corrosion Prevention And Control (cpac) Program

MCO 4790.18C governs the Marine Corps Corrosion Prevention and Control Program for tactical ground and ground support equipment.

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  • Publication number: MCO 4790.18C
  • Title: CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CPAC) PROGRAM
  • Date: 21 Aug 2014
  • Proponent: 04000 Logistics
  • Status: Current

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It establishes preventive and corrective corrosion control, corrosion prevention products and materials, coatings, controlled humidity protection, and corrosion assessments. It requires approved techniques, materials, and technologies, and sets corrosion assessment and category requirements.

Topics covered

  • Preventive corrosion control
  • Corrective corrosion control
  • Corrosion prevention products and materials
  • Corrosion Control and Coatings
  • Controlled Humidity Protection
  • Corrosion assessments
  • Corrosion Category Codes

Questions and answers

What techniques and materials does MCO 4790.18C require for preventive corrosion control?

Preventive corrosion control procedures employ approved techniques, materials, and technologies. (paragraph 1)

When does preventive corrosion control begin?

Preventing corrosion starts during the acquisition process and is continued throughout the life cycle. (paragraph 1)

What does corrective corrosion control address?

Corrective corrosion control focuses on identifying, developing, and implementing technologies and processes that will correct current equipment deficiencies resulting from corrosion and environmental damage. (paragraph 2)

Does Corrosion Control and Coatings replace crew or operator maintenance?

Corrosion Control and Coatings however, does not replace the requirement for crew/operator maintenance. (paragraph 2)

What relative humidity level eliminates the adverse effects of humidity under controlled humidity protection?

By maintaining relative humidity (RH) below 50 percent, the adverse effects of humidity are eliminated; the rate of corrosion growth shifts from linear to exponential above 50 percent RH. (paragraph 3)

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