RECOVERED CHEMICAL MATERIEL DIRECTORATE

DESTRUCTION

When items are identified as chemical filled, destruction technologies safely and effectively destroy munitions of all shapes and sizes — providing complete containment of the neutralization process while protecting operators, the community and environment. RCMD maintains and deploys the following destruction technologies: Explosive Destruction System (EDS), Single CAIS Access and Neutralization System (SCANS), Transportable Detonation Chamber (TDC), Large Item Transportable Access and Neutralization System (LITANS) and Magnetic Induction Decontamination System (MIDS).

The Explosive Destruction System (EDS) provides on-site treatment of chemical warfare materiel in a safe, environmentally compliant manner.

Explosive Destruction System (EDS)

The Explosive Destruction System (EDS) provides on-site treatment of chemical warfare materiel in a safe, environmentally compliant manner.

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The LITANS treats large RCWM items, such as ton containers, that are not treatable through other RCMD technologies.

Large Item Transportable Access and Neutralization System (LITANS)

The LITANS treats large RCWM items, such as ton containers, that are not treatable through other RCMD technologies.

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The SCANS is a portable chemical reactor system that treats small quantities of chemical agent found in CAIS items. CAIS items were used to train Soldiers in the identification and disposal of chemical agent.

Single CAIS Access and Neutralization System (SCANS)

The SCANS is a portable chemical reactor system that treats small quantities of chemical agent found in CAIS items. CAIS items were used to train Soldiers in the identification and disposal of chemical agent.

 View the SCANS Fact Sheet 
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RCMD'S CAPABILITIES

Photo of a K-941 bottle containing concentrated mustard.

The U.S. Army has been directed to destroy CAIS, many of which were buried – an acceptable disposal practice until the 1970s. Pictured, a K-941 bottle containing concentrated mustard.