DoD Case Studies: Military Infrastructure and Weapon Systems

Presentation Chair(s)

• CC

  Cortney Chalifoux

  Pond Co

Vice Chair(s)

• ES

  Eric Shoyer

This session presents DoD case studies focused on protective coatings and corrosion management for military infrastructure and weapon systems. Attendees will explore innovations in coating selection, application, and specification management to extend service life in demanding environments. Presentations will highlight advanced mitigation strategies, and emerging technologies that improve corrosion control. Experts will share insights supporting long-term sustainment and mission readiness of defense assets.

Presentations:

• 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Central

  Implementation of Corrosion Health Monitoring within SHM to Reduce TOC and Optimize LCC of Helicopters
  

  Presenter: Patryk Ciezak – Rzeczpospolita Polska
• 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Central

  Enhancing Coating Quality and Compliance Through Digital Tools
  

  Presenter: Drayton Adkins – Black & Veatch
• 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Central

  Substrate Material Loss by Common Navy Surface Preparation Methods
  

  Presenter: Michael Kibler – Elzly Technology Corporation
• 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Central

  Demonstration of a Zirconium-Based Pretreatment as a Non-Chrome Alternative to MIL-DTL-81706
  

  Presenter: Marie Claudio-Cintron – ES3
• 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Central

  NSRP-US Navy Initiatives to Reduce the Costs of Painting Navy Ships
  

  Presenter: Pete Ault – KTA-Tator
• 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Central

  The GUARDIAN SmartPOD: Automated Corrosion Protection Technology for Maximizing Fleet Readiness
  

  Presenter: Emily Hebert – Zulu Pods, Inc
• 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Central

  Brush Sulfuric Acid Anodize as a Hexavalent Chromium Alternative utilizing a Dripless Repair System
  

  Presenter: Paul Horne – ES3