Department of Defense
MANUAL
NUMBER 4160.28, Volume 3
June 7, 2011
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SUBJECT: Defense Demilitarization: Procedural Guidance
References: See Enclosure 1
1. PURPOSE
a. Manual. This Manual is composed of several volumes, each containing its own purpose.
In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5134.01 (Reference (a)) and DoDD
5134.12 (Reference (b)), this Manual implements the policy in DoD Instruction (DoDI) 4160.28
(Reference (c)), assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for assessing demilitarization
(DEMIL) requirements and performing physical DEMIL of DoD personal property.
b. Volume. This Volume:
(1) Provides procedural guidance for DEMIL of DoD personal property and related
disposition prior to release from DoD control including certification and verification.
(2) Incorporates applicable portions of DoD 4160.21-M-1 (Reference (d)).
2. APPLICABILITY. This Volume applies to OSD, the Military Departments, 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 in the DoD (hereinafter referred to collectively as
the “DoD Components”).
3. DEFINITIONS. See Glossary.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES. See Enclosure 2.
