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demilitarize

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Definition(s):

  The process of preparing National Security System equipment for disposal by extracting all CCI, classified, or CRYPTO-marked components for their secure destruction, as well as defacing and disposing of the remaining equipment hulk.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 from CNSSI 4004.1 - Adapted

  Process of preparing COMSEC equipment for disposal by extracting all controlled cryptographic item (CCI), classified, or CRYPTO marked components for their secure destruction, as well as defacing and disposing of the remaining equipment hulk. Rationale: Demilitarize is the proper term and does not apply solely to COMSEC.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 under COMSEC demilitarization