DEMIL Items

Demilitarization is the act of destroying the offensive or defensive advantages inherent in certain types of military equipment. Manual 4160.21-M-1, entitled “DOD Demilitarization Manual” governs all property that requires demilitarization.

Munitions List items (MLI) is property that is listed in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation, published by the U.S. Department of State (DOS). The export of this property requires DOS approval and appropriate licensing. There are two categories of MLI; those that require demilitarization (DEMIL), and those that do not. A good example of a MLI requiring DEMIL is a “Peacekeeper” vehicle.

Commerce Control List Items:  Through its Export Administration Regulations, the Department of Commerce places export controls on many commodities, some of which can be obtained as DOD excess property through LESO. The reasons for these controls include national security, antiterrorism, chemical and biological weapons, missile technology, nuclear proliferation, crime control, technology transfer, and scarcity of materials. These regulations, in short, prohibit transfer of this property to foreign governments or non-U.S. citizens, without a validated export license. How does this affect you? When disposing of 1033 property, you should be aware of these regulations, and pass the information along to the agencies that have DEMIL Q property with an integrity code of 6 (Q6), as it is Commerce Controlled. See requirements in the 2018 version of the DLA Memorandum of Agreement signed by the States and the State Plan of Operation signed by each Chief Law Enforcement Official.