Posted on 09/04/02

U.S. Navy Seal Killed in Afghanistan
Small Arm Accident could have been prevented

From:MILITEC-1
To:Leonard Trahan, Jr. Director Defense Hotline ; MILITEC-1
Cc:Russ Logan
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2002 10:47 AM
Subject: Re: Certain Forces are in Danger HOTLINE CASE NUMBER 82911

Dear Mr. Trahan,

I just received this confidential message, from a retired U.S. Military Infantry Officer, who is working for one of our allied countries in the Middle East Region.

Please be advised, (as I have stated repeatedly since January) that the currently issued Mil-Spec CLP weapons lubricant is a sub-standard product for combat operations. I have also advised you, that continued use of this sub-standard product will get someone injured or killed.

Please act on this promptly, before more of our combat troops get injured or killed from a defective product.

Sincerely,

Brad P. Giordani
President
MILITEC, INC.
www.militec-1.com

You did not hear this from me:

Remember the Navy Seal who fell from the CH 47 and died in Afghan ? The fall did not kill him. He lived through that and got into a firefight with local Al Quaeda/Taliban forces. The investigation revealed that the Seal's weapon jammed ( poor lubrication) and he was eventually overrun. Some local tribesmen turned in the body and the weapon soon after the fight.

That is how the government determined it was poor lubrication and a jammed weapon that was the proximate cause of death.

Lots of people asking me about MILITEC now. hmmmmmmm.

----- Original Message -----
From:Brad Giordani
To: hotline@dodig.osd.mil
Cc: Alan Roth ; Ted Mumm ; Russ Logan
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 10:35 AM
Subject: ADVISORY FOR OUR TROOPS

There is a very serious problem that our Combat Troops are being forced to contend with. The currently issued Weapons Lubricant, CLP, is a sub-standard product for combat operations. Please review the Coast Guard document and contact the POC's that are listed below. Please get this information to the appropriate Commanders, before someone gets Injured or Killed, as a result of a malfunctioning Small Arm. Rex Powell, at Picitinni Army Arsenal, has been fighting to keep us out of the system since 1989. This position will get someone Injured or Killed. Please help us in supporting our combat troops.

Coast Guard Switches to MILITEC-1 Weapons Lubricant
TO: ALL MILITARY ACTIVITIES
Contact: Russ Logan at 877-222-5512
Website: www.militec-1.com
Email: Militec@militec-1.com

---- Original Message -----
From:Brad Giordani
To:hotline@dodig.osd.mil
Cc: Alan Roth ; Russ Logan
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2002 8:30 PM
Subject: Fw: ADVISORY FOR OUR TROOPS

Dear Madam/Sir:

In reference to a previous message from Militec, Inc., dated 24 JAN 02 (listed below), we must once again draw your attention to a situation that threatens the safety of our troops.

The current small arms lubricant, mandated by Picatinny Army Arsenal, and generically referred to as "CLP" is inadequate for its intended purpose. It was adopted decades ago and represents old, dangerous technology. Our War-fighting Troops' Lives are in Danger unless Your Office Takes Action Promptly.

Our product, MILITEC-1, represents the highest level of technology that The US Secret Service has Mandated since 1992. The FBI and a host of other Federal Law Enforcement Agencies also Mandate MILITEC-1 for Weapons.

The differences between the two Weapon Lubricants are dramatic:

• CLP-treated weapons are wet. The liquid lubricant attracts and holds dust, dirt, sand, and grit like a magnet. Gummed-Up Weapons Don't Fire.
• MILITEC-1 treated weapons are Carried Dry and Fired dry. There is no liquid lubricant, on the metal, to attract and hold ANYTHING. MILITEC-1 Weapons Fire, First Time, Every Time and Dry.
• In desert combat environments, to avoid the grit, CLP-maintained weapons must be cleaned upwards of three times a day whether they are fired or not. A disassembled weapon is not combat ready!
• MILITEC-1 Treated Weapons Don't Require Disassembly and Cleaning.
• Intensive Coast Guard and other Federal Law Enforcement Agency testing proves that CLP contributes to fouling build-up, which, in turn, causes failure to fire and other weapon malfunctions. Now, include a wet CLP weapon, (in a Desert Combat Environment) and you have Disaster.
• MILITEC-1 decreases fouling build-up. Weapons fire, first time, every time, and continue firing for thousands of rounds without jamming.

The conclusion is inescapable: Combat Troops lives are endangered by the continued use of CLP.

For example, in a helicopter troop deployment, the blowing dust and sand are immediately trapped by the wet CLP gun oil. The weapons are dirty and Gummed-Up even before the troops have found cover. Troops in this situation are in critical danger having their weapons jam.

The same advantages of MILITEC-1 over CLP apply in rain, snow, tropical heat or sub-zero temperatures - even underwater. MILITEC-1 weapons perform in and under all environmental conditions. Minnesota State Police rely on MILITEC-1. In their tests, the CLP M-16's froze over night. MILITEC-1 M-16's did not freeze under the identical tests. With MILITEC-1, there is No Oil on the Weapon to cause a Freezing of the Action to the Metal.

MILITEC-1 also provides corrosion protection sufficient for the US Coast Guard to adopt it as their small arms lubricant.

Many Federal Agencies are currently using MILITEC-1 and have done so since 1988. The POC's listed below will attest to the efficacy of MILITEC-1. They have been advised that contact may occur on this subject. Furthermore, certain referenced POC's will be copied and/or emailed.

We feel very strongly that a Prompt Investigation into the facts will convince ( your office) to effect a rapid and complete recommendation for the transition to MILITEC-1 as the standard issue small arms lubricant for our War-fighting Troops.

Thank you for your attention and I stand ready to assist your efforts.

Brad P. Giordani
www.militec-1.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Hotline, Email
Sent: Friday, April 26, 2002 12:29 PM
To: 'miletc@inetmail.att.net'
Subject: Advisory for our Troops
Sensitivity: Private

Dear Mr. Giordani:

This is in response to your February 1, 2002 e-mail in which you suggest the Department of Defense purchase your product, MILITEC-1.

The U.S. Army Materiel Command (www.amc.army.mil) procures products such as MILITEC-1. I suggest that you contact that organization for further information.

Sincerely,
Leonard Trahan, Jr.
Director
Defense Hotline

Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld
April 19, 2002

Secretary of Defense

1000 Defense Pentagon
Washington, DC. 20301-1000

Dear Secretary Rumsfeld,

There is a continued Life-Threatening situation that certain Combat Forces have to contend with.

A good majority of our Forces are required to use the 22-year-old Mil-Spec CLP oil to lubricate/clean their small arms. This is a dangerous product for our forces to use. Problems are cropping up left and right due to small arms failure. No secret.

I have twice alerted the DoD IG about this problem. The entire message is attached.

If action is not taken immediately, more troops will get injured and killed due to small arms malfunctions.

Civil Servants at AMC have blocked our product, MILITEC-1 Synthetic Metal Conditioner, since 1989. This was/is being done, even though the majority of Federal Law Enforcement Agencies have approved MILITEC-1 for use. The Secret Service, State Department, DCIS, FBI, Postal Inspectors, INS and others, including the newly created Sky Marshals, all use MILITEC-1. They don't use Mil Spec CLP oil.

Our Company has been severely damaged by AMC's disregard for our life saving product. Your help in this matter would help our Forces and our Company. Our Government cannot afford another INS type of fiasco. This can be prevented.

I pray you can help our Forces and our struggling company.

Thank you for your time.

Respectfully,
Brad P. Giordani
President

----- Original Message -----
From: "Hotline, Email" hotline@dodig.osd.mil
To: militec@militec-1.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2002 6:35 AM
Subject: Militec Inc

Dear Mr. Giordani:

Thank you for your April 19, 2002, letter to the Secretary of Defense.

We reviewed your correspondence and found that you did not provide sufficient details for us to determine if the matter is appropriate for Inspector General inquiry. If you are aware of any misconduct concerning the U.S. Army Materiel Command, please provide us with specific details.

Fully identify the subject (or subjects) of your allegations to include their current duty location, explain the nature of the misconduct, list key witnesses, and provide any evidence you may have to support your allegation(s).

Sincerely,
Leonard Trahan, Jr.
Director
Defense Hotline

----- Original Message -----
From:MILITEC-1
To:Leonard Trahan, Jr. Director Defense Hotline
Cc:Russ Logan ; Alan Roth
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 9:28 AM
Subject:Certain Forces are in Danger

Dear Mr. Trahan,

Thank you for responding to my messages dated 24 January and February 1, 2002 on the 26th of April. Your 26 April reply is attached.

Both of my messages, to your office, clearly states severe problems we have encountered with AMC, since 1989. I am confused and sincerely distressed that you have ignored the text of my messages, which are included below. I contacted you believing (at a minimum) a prompt investigation into the facts were warranted.

Please recall, when our Forces arrived in Afghanistan, (and reported by ALL Major Networks) they were forced to clean their gummed-up weapons, even though they have not fired their "wet weapons". This is dangerous and insane!!

We are not asking for an order; we simply want to be treated fairly, and help protect our Forces that are in danger, using the required "Twenty Two (22) year old Mil-Spec CLP weapons lubricant technology".

I am respectfully asking you for the "third time" to help our Forces, so at a minimum, they have a choice in a weapons lubricant that will enhance their first line of defense/offense.

I hope to hear from you this week. If not, I will be arriving in Washington in two weeks (from California) and will file Felony Complaints against certain individuals that are continuing to abuse and threaten the safety of our Forces. Please don't take this as a threat, it's a promise.

Thank you for your time.

Brad P. Giordani
President
www.militec1.com
11828 Pika Drive
Waldorf, Md. 20602
877-222-5512
301-893-3910

-----Original Message-----
From: Hotline, Email
Sent: Friday, April 26, 2002 12:29 PM
To: 'miletc@inetmail.att.net'
Subject: Advisory for our Troops
Sensitivity: Private

Dear Mr. Giordani:

This is in response to your February 1, 2002 e-mail in which you suggest the Department of Defense purchase your product, MILITEC-1.

The U.S. Army Materiel Command (www.amc.army.mil) procures products such as MILITEC-1. I suggest that you contact that organization for further information.

Sincerely,
Leonard Trahan, Jr.
Director
Defense Hotline

----- Original Message -----
From:MILITEC-1
To:Leonard Trahan, Jr. Director Defense Hotline ; MILITEC-1
Cc:Alan Roth ; Russ Logan
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 11:20 AM
Subject: Re: Certain Forces are in Danger

Dear Mr. Trahan,

I received your May 7th message, which is the reply to my April 19th letter ( which included the appended DoD IG messages ) to the Secretary of Defense.

In your May 7th reply you wrote " We reviewed your correspondence and found that you did not provide sufficient details for us to determine if the matter is appropriate for Inspector General inquiry".

You also wrote, " If you are aware of any misconduct concerning the U.S. Army Material Command, please provide us with specific details". In my message to your office dated January 24, 2002 ( which was not answered directly) I identified, Rex Powell, who works for The Army Material Command. I wrote in that message, " Please get this information to the appropriate Commanders, before someone gets Injured or Killed, as a result of a malfunctioning Small Arm". "Rex Powell, of Picitinni Army Arsenal, has been fighting to keep us out of the system since 1989". "This position will get someone Injured or Killed".

Please contact the Army Inspector General Office. We have filed several complaints with the Army IG. This will prove misconduct against AMC. Eighteen Members of Congress wrote a Joint letter to Secretary Perry concerning, why, The Army Material Command was trying to cancel our Lawfully issued National Stock Numbers. Not only were our National Stock Numbers reinstated, additional NSN's were issued. This elevated AMC's misconduct to block our every move. AMC's actions got so desperate, that Maurice LePera ( now retired ) even called WMAL Radio Station complaining about our radio advertisement. This was also reported to the Army IG.

One of the most egregious acts committed against, MILITEC, INC. was perpetrated by the Lab Manager, Mr. Steve Waylan, of Picitinni Army Arsenal. Mr. Waylan, falsified Lab tests that were being conducted in order to Characterize MILITEC-1. I brought this misconduct up, repeatedly to, Paul Trembly, who works with Rex Powell and Steve Waylan. After they insisted their tests were performed at the highest standards, MILITEC, INC. paid to have the tests duplicated by Petrol Lubricants Test Labs in New Jersey. As we knew, based on AMC's faulty data, these tests were falsified and misconduct had definitely occurred. Once we furnish AMC with those independent tests, they accepted them. Paul Trembly, wrote us a letter stating, " The machines were not calibrated and we had used faulty parts".

I continue to pray "The System" can correct this injustice to our Forces and our Company, without outside involvement. I am still holding out hope that your office will help our Military Forces that are in Danger and our struggling company.

I also pray that the Inspector General Office's can police itself.

I remain at your service.

Brad P. Giordani
www.militec1.com

----- Original Message -----
From: MILITEC-1
To: MILITEC-1 ; Leonard Trahan, Jr. Director Defense Hotline
Cc: Alan Roth ; Russ Logan
Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 1:59 PM
Subject: Re: Certain Forces are in Danger

Dear Mr. Trahan,

In my message to you dated May 10, 2002, I made an error concerning the joint letter from eighteen Members of Congress to, Secretary Perry, dated March 17, 1995. It was nineteen Members of Congress, not eighteen Members. I am very sorry for the mistake. We take pride in knowing that our facts are correct.

In their March 17 letter from Congress, they wrote, " Further, this solution is consistent with the letter and sprit of your June 29, 1994, memorandum on procurement, and with the recent action of Congress in passing the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act. In short, why should the Armed Services be prevented from using a product used effectively by the Secret Service and mandated by the DEA? If MILITEC-1 is available to protect the President, should it not be made available to protect our Soldiers, Sailors and Airman"

" We strongly urge you to direct the implementation of the accord originally negotiated by NAVSEA and DLA and so inform the Committee on National Security".

I would also like to point out, Beretta, the manufacture of the mandated M-9 side arm, uses MILITEC-1 in their service department and advises against using Mil-Spec CLP oil. Beretta purchases MILITEC-1 from us on a regular basis and issues MILITEC-1 to all of their attendees at their armor school. This alone, should have allowed AMC to approve MILITEC-1 for small arms use. Furthermore, several other Military Manufacturers of weapons to DoD include a bottle of MILITEC-1 with every weapon they ship to the Military, including weapons used in Afghanistan. Defense Logistic Agency, (DLA) also orders MILITEC-1 from us, especially during conflicts, including this one.

As I stated in my April 19 letter to, Secretary Rumsfeld, the newly formed Sky Marshalls, have also approved and have ordered MILITEC-1. We receive orders from all Federal Law Enforcement Agencies, and once again, practically all of them use the two-step procedure that includes MILITEC-1.

I will be arriving in Town, next week, and would like to meet with you, or an appropriate individual (s) at the Army Material Command, either Wednesday or Thursday. As I have stated previously, we simply want to be treated fairly and help our Forces that are in danger. My cell phone is 909-560-0882, office 301-893-3910

Let me put it more simply, we respectfully request AMC to promptly approve the use of MILITEC-1 for DoD small arms and stop bashing us. If AMC still desires to promote Mil-Spec CLP oil to the Troops, so be it. Our Forces and President demand and deserve this "proven life-saving technology" for our Military. Additionally, and with all due respect, this is not rocket science.

Furthermore, and with all due respect to, AMC, if they can't get this "No Brainerd" on track, they better pray that this does not come to light.

Thank again for your time.

Brad P. Giordani
President
MILITEC, INC.
www.militec-1.com

----- Original Message -----
From:MILITEC-1
To:Leonard Trahan, Jr. Director Defense Hotline
Cc:Brad P. Giordani
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 3:32 PM
Subject: Re: Certain Forces are in Danger

Dear Mr. Trahan,

I still find it hard to believe that your department is not concerned about; "Certain Forces are in Danger"

I recently went through boxes and boxes of our Military files dating back to, 1988. Since 1988, there has never been a complaint, or problem from any Military user about our product, MILITEC-1. After reviewing the files, particularly from the Army, I wonder why I haven't filed a law suit. The reason is, I am still holding out hope the system can and will correct itself. However, after reporting that "Certain Forces are in Danger" to your office on January 24, 2002 and your response on April 26, 2002, which was in response to my second message ( which was appended to my first message ) to your office dated February 1, 2002. Your reply completely ignored the text of my message. In fact, you stated, "Dear Mr. Giordani this is in response to your February 1, 2002 e-mail in which you suggest the Department of Defense purchase your product, MILITEC-1". " The U.S. Army Material Command (www.amc.army.mil) procures products such as MILITEC-1. I suggest that you contact that organization for further information. The troubling part of your first message is, this is the organization that I complained to your office about. Furthermore, I was not suggesting that the Department of Defense purchase, MILITEC-1. Please re-read the appended messages.

In my May 15, 2002 message to you, I wrote "I will be arriving in town, next week, and would like to meet with you, or an appropriate individual (s) at the Army Material Command, either Wednesday or Thursday. I have stated previously, we simply want to be treated fairly and help our Forces that are in danger. My cell phone is 909-560-0882, office 301-893-3910" I am still disappointed and find it unbelievably hard to comprehend, that I was not contacted. Besides terrorist attacks, what could be more critical than "Certain Forces are in Danger"

Since I don't lie and mislead and am continually distressed, beyond belief, by your and the Army's behavior, this is what I am going to do next week.

(1) These messages and other documents, with a cover letter, will be sent to the President and The Attorney General.

(a) If this does not get a response, these messages and other damaging documents will be delivered to Congress.

(2) Full court press to The Washington Times, Post as well as, Internet Posting.

(3) File a Law Suit.

Once again, this is not "Rocket Science", certain Forces require the best protection for their small arms and our struggling company deserves to be treated fairly. At this point, I don't want damages, I expect our Forces to be as safe as possible and "MILITEC-1 to be approved for DoD small arms" Once again, We are NOT asking The Department of Defense to purchase our product, MILITEC-1.

Since 1988, our company, MILITEC, INC., has been, battered and bruised, by the Army, beyond belief. It's time for the system to correct itself, before more Forces get Injured or Killed.

Thank you for your time.

Brad P. Giordani
President
www.militec-1.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Hotline, Email"
To: militec@militec-1.com
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 6:03 AM
Subject: Hotline Case 82911

Dear Mr. Giordani:

This is in response to your correspondence of May 29, 2002. After reviewing your correspondence, we determined that we did not have sufficient information regarding your concerns to determine if the matter is appropriate for Inspector General inquiry. However, we have assigned case number 82911 to your correspondence and referred it to the appropriate investigative agency for information and any action they deem appropriate.

Please note that while we have not required the agency to conduct an investigation into your concerns, any investigation that is performed will typically be completed within six months.

If you wish to find out if action was taken and the result, please contact us at (800) 424-9098, write to us at Defense Hotline, The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1900, or e-mail us at hotline@dodig.osd.mil.
Please cite the case number provided above when you contact us.

Sincerely,
Leonard Trahan, Jr.
Director
Defense Hotline

From:MILITEC-1
To:Leonard Trahan, Jr. Director Defense Hotline ; MILITEC-1
Cc:Russ Logan
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2002 10:47 AM
Subject: Re: Certain Forces are in Danger HOTLINE CASE NUMBER 82911

Dear Mr. Trahan,

I just received this confidential message, from a retired U.S. Military Infantry Officer, who is working for one of our allied countries in the Middle East Region.

Please be advised, (as I have stated repeatedly since January) that the currently issued Mil-Spec CLP weapons lubricant is a sub-standard product for combat operations. I have also advised you, that continued use of this sub-standard product will get someone injured or killed.

Please act on this promptly, before more of our combat troops get injured or killed from a defective product.

Sincerely,

Brad P. Giordani
President
MILITEC, INC.
www.militec-1.com

You did not hear this from me:

Remember the Navy Seal who fell from the CH 47 and died in Afghan ? The fall did not kill him. He lived through that and got into a firefight with local Al Quaeda/Taliban forces. The investigation revealed that the Seal's weapon jammed ( poor lubrication) and he was eventually overrun. Some local tribesmen turned in the body and the weapon soon after the fight.

That is how the government determined it was poor lubrication and a jammed weapon that was the proximate cause of death.

Lots of people asking me about MILITEC now. hmmmmmmm.