1、Department of Defense MANUAL NUMBER 4160.21,Volume 1 October 22,2015 Incorporating Change 4,August 31,2022 USD(A&S)SUBJECT:Defense Materiel Disposition:Disposal Guidance and Procedures References:See Enclosure 1 1.PURPOSE a.Manual.This manual is composed of several volumes,each containing its own pu
2、rpose.In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive(DoDD)5134.12,DoD Instruction(DoDI)4140.01,and DoDI 4160.28(References(a),(b),and(c),this manual prescribes uniform procedures for the disposition of DoD personal property and establishes the sequence of processes for disposition of personal pro
3、perty of the DoD Components.b.Volume.This volume of this manual:(1)Reissues DoD 4160.21-M(Reference(d).(2)Implements the statutory authority and regulations under which DoD personal property disposal takes place,as well as the scope and applicability for the program.(3)Defines the responsibilities o
4、f personnel and agencies involved in the Defense Materiel Disposition Program.(4)Provides procedures for disposal of excess property and scrap.(5)Provides procedures for property donations,loans,and exchanges.2.APPLICABILITY a.This volume applies to OSD,the Military Departments,the Office of the Cha