The US Military and many of it's NATO allies consider Breakfree CLP to be the best available one-product cleaner, lubricant, and protectant for the entier spectrum of small arms through medium caliber cannon through large cannon and missile launchers. It has the benefit of more than a generation of service-wide use of this product for the maintenance and preservation of it's small arms.

Other traditional preservatives, such as heavy grease may give superior long-term protection, but the Military values the convenience of minimal preparation and cleaning for ready use. Long term storage of rifles and machines guns consist of no more than a through swabbing and spraying with CLP and then sealing into polyethelene sleaves and pasteboard cartons. YEARS of preservation, with only minutes needed to prepare for immediate use.

For the hobbyist or professional user, a wet coat of CLP wiped on the bore and exterior of a weapon only needs to be inspected periodically (every few weeks) and renewed as necessary, or during routine cleaning and lubrication.