This standard establishes the requirements for materials, processes and techniques, and identifies the tasks required to implement an effective corrosion prevention and control program throughout the conceptual, validation, development, production, and sustainment phases of the aerospace weapons systems life cycle. Applicable systems include fixed wing aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, space vehicles, rotorcraft, missile systems, air delivered guided munitions, and all related ground support equipment. Meeting or exceeding the requirements of this standard, as well as applicable program-specific technical documentation, will facilitate an optimum balance between acquisition and sustainment costs for DoD aerospace weapons systems, and ultimately enhance system reliability, supportability, and safety. Authority to exceed or amend the requirements in this standard requires permission from the Cognizant Engineering Authority (CEA).