scope:

Purpose: This manual is composed of several volumes, each containing its own purpose. In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5134.01 and DoDD 5134.12 and the policy in DoD Instruction (DoDI) 4160.28:

• This manual implements policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for assessing demilitarization (DEMIL) requirements and performing physical DEMIL of DoD personal property.

• This volume assigns responsibilities and prescribes procedures for assigning DEMIL codes for DoD personal property.

APPLICABILITY. This volume:

a. Applies to OSD, the Military Departments (including the Coast Guard at all times, including when it is a Service in the Department of Homeland Security by agreement with that Department), the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the DoD (referred to collectively in this issuance as the "DoD Components").

b. Does not apply to nuclear material controlled by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, technical data controlled under DoDI 5230.24 or DoD Manual (DoDM) 5200.01 (except when included on an item of supply such as labels), or software.