The Mission of the DoD Corrosion Office 

The Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight is responsible for addressing the needs and meeting the goals of the DoD's Corrosion Prevention and Mitigation Program.  The Corrosion Office develops Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) strategies for the DoD, and oversees their implementation through the CPC Integrated Product Team (CPC IPT).

DoD established an overarching CPC IPT to implement strategies; determine objectives; and develop and execute plans, procedures, and roadmaps to reduce the overall impact of corrosion on DoD assets.  The mission of the CPC IPT is to provide strategic direction to reduce the impacts of corrosion within the DoD.  Among its major functions are:

• Develop and recommend policy guidance on corrosion prevention and mitigation.
• Coordinate CPC activities among the military services.
• Administer a science and technology program to advance the state of the art in CPC areas.
• Ensure that CPC is fully considered throughout the life cycle of DoD assets.
• Provide guidance for improving maintenance and training in corrosion.
• Serve as a resource for information on CPC methods and products.