Paints and coatings are commonly applied to military steel structures to enhance the durability, corrosion resistance, and protect raw materials. The Paint Technology Center, Technical Center of Expertise (TCX) consistently conducts research and gathers performance data of coating systems new and old for military and civil work infrastructure applications. In this experiment the novel and currently specified coatings were exposed to UV/condensation, salt fog, and low temperature conditions within the laboratory. The performance data collected within this environment show the disparities between these coatings by comparing both nondestructive and destructive testing data. The desire is to present images and comparative graphs of the coatings performance and provide possible application of new coatings analyzed based on the results. It is our goal that the research conducted aids in the acceptance of novel coatings into the existing military coating specification and guides as well as informs new technology development in industry.