We assert that your laboratory conformance tests on MILITEC-l do not correlate to real-world environments, particularly when the tests are expected to portend how a product performs in such a dynamic, high-stress environment as encountered by a combat soldier.

Tests designed for laboratory conformance are not relevant for measuring a performance product such as MILITEC-l. For this reason, at your request we previously transmitted to you what we term the "Procedure for Performance Comparison Testing Using MILITEC-l," along with a characterization of a synthetic metal conditioner (both enclosed). We believe that procedure is the only way to achieve a meaningful demonstration of MILITEC-l's capabilities. Indeed, federal law enforcement agencies and military units, over a nine-year history of field experience, have repeatedly reported to us and to others in writing that MILITEC-l effectively prevents corrosion and jamming - field experience that contradicts the conclusion you cite from your laboratory conformance tests. In contrast, those activities find that CLP applied to weapons results in corrosion in field use, and causes weapons to jam and malfunction, as well as being toxic, combustible, and hazardous.

We acknowledge your efforts, which are consistent with Picatinny's charter. However, we believe our soldiers are best served by providing them the opportunity to take advantage of synthetic metal conditioning technology. They deserve the enhanced weapons performance shown to be provided by this technology, and field commanders should be afforded that option.

Sincerely,




Brad P. Giordani
Chief Executive Officer

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