The cost impact for Department of Defense (DoD) equipment due to corrosion warrants the high priority placed on evaluating new techniques for corrosion control. The development of a Joint Test Protocol (JTP) for alternatives to current corrosion protection methods used on ground vehicle body panels has been accomplished under the US Army Corrosion Measurement and Control (CM&C) program as part of the National Defense Center for Environmental Excellence (NDCEE) contract. Stakeholders representing various disciplines within the DoD and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) contributed to the effort. This paper discusses the development of the JTP, the technical contents of the document, lessons learned during the effort, and on going related activities.
KEY WORDS: Corrosion, Testing, Ground Vehicles