Demilitarization Services
GMI has extensive experience
in providing
reclamation, recycling, and disposal services. Experience includes the
demilitarization, disassembly, demolition, and disposal of surplus,
unserviceable hardware and aircraft or surrendered weapon systems. Our environmental
safeguards, processes, and demilitarization protocols minimize
client costs and risks, while ensuring full compliance with the
requirements of Defense Demilitarization Manual (DoD 4160.21-M-1)
and protecting the environment and human health.
GMI is currently providing demilitarization and disposal services for numerous DoD clients. Equipment is demilitarized by applying a variety of innovative methods, including total destruction, to eliminate operational capacity and function. All demilitarization activities are conducted with appropriate oversight and in full compliance with security, safety, and environmental requirements.
In GMI’s demilitarization process, equipment components are disassembled and separated into hazardous and non-hazardous materials. For hazardous materials, GMI provides characterization services and disposal of low-level radioactive wastes, polychlorinated biphenyls, asbestos, lead-based paint, composite materials, and other hazardous substances. All hazardous materials are properly classified and disposed as hazardous waste.
Non-hazardous materials are separated by residue and metal type. All non-hazardous metals are salvaged and reusable component electronics and parts are recycled whenever possible. Sensitive items like jet and helicopter engines, avionics, and associated military or classified components that are subject to federal control are either totally destroyed or returned to the client. When handling sensitive items the chain of custody is fully documented in accordance with applicable security requirements.
GMI is an experienced provider of demilitarization services with proven ability to effectively perform while meeting all Department of Defense and regulatory security, safety, and environmental requirements.
Related Projects
Demilitarization of P-3 Orion Aircraft
Demilitarized (Code “D”) and disposed of one complete P-3 Orion aircraft on-site at an Air and Space Museum in a 14-day field effort. Under RDTE contract, evaluated and demonstrated alternatives and innovative technologies and processes for demilitarization and protecting human health and the environment.
Issues:
- National security interests
- Active airport facility
- Areas of uncertainty concerning hazardous materials on aircraft and engines
- Low-level radioactive components
- Oils and fuels
- Environmental monitoring
Demilitarization of Aircraft Engines
Demilitarized (Code “D”) and disposed of 194 jet aircraft engines on-site in a 25-day field effort.
Issues:
- National security interests
- Areas of uncertainty concerning engines and components
- Environmental-sensitive site
- Low-level radioactive components
- Oils and fuels
Demilitarization of Aircraft, Engines, Armored Vehicles, Tanks and Missiles
Demilitarized (Code “D”) and disposed of 44 fixed wing aircraft, 161 engines, 3 armored vehicles, 3 tanks, and 3 missiles in a 34-day field effort.
Issues:
- Laboratory security requirements
- Laboratory operations
- Radioactive components
- Fire/weather hazards
Demilitarization of Aircraft, Engines, Tools and Equipment
Demilitarized (Code “Q”), decommissioned, demolished, and disposed of 110 aircraft, 113 engines, tooling, equipment, and critical components on-site in a 15-day field effort.Issues:
- Intense media scrutiny
- Security and litigation interests
- Critical schedule timeline