High-power laser coating removal is a relatively cost effective and environmentally friendly process that is proven to be effective in removing a variety of coating systems.  Laser coating removal systems strip paint from surfaces at a very high speed, without damaging the substrate surface and minimizes the resulting waste.  Compared to mechanical processes such as grinding or blasting, laser coating removal produces less waste, is relatively dust free, and does not damage substrate materials.  Automated control systems for the laser system avoid operator error and resultant damage to the asset to be serviced and increase accuracy of paint removal.  Commercially available laser coating removal systems are being evaluated by the Marine Corps as a high productivity, low waste process to remove Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings (CARC) from assets being services at the depot and potentially Expeditionary Force (MEF) levels.