AR_710-2_Supply_Policy_Below_the_National_Level.pdf

Army Regulation 710–2

Inventory Management

Supply Policy Below the National Level

Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 28 March 2008

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SUMMARY of CHANGE

AR 710–2

Supply Policy Below the National Level

This rapid action revision, dated 28 March 2008--o Implements congressional approval of legislation allowing Soldiers to retain Army combat uniforms issued as organizational clothing and individual equipment to deployers (para 2-56).

o Makes administrative changes (throughout).

Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 28 March 2008

Inventory Management

Supply Policy Below the National Level

*Army Regulation 710–2

Effective 28 April 2008

History. This publication is a rapid action r e v i s i o n . T h e p o r t i o n s a f f e c t e d b y t h i s r a p i d a c t i o n r e v i s i o n a r e l i s t e d i n t h e summary of change.

Summary. This regulation updates sup-p l y p o l i c y b e l o w t h e n a t i o n a l l e v e l throughout the U.S. Army. It is used in both automated and manual supply opera-tions. In an automated supply operation, this regulation is used in conjunction with the appropriate automated procedural pub-lication for the system being used. In a manual supply operation this regulation is u s e d i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h D A P a m 710–2–1 and DA Pam 710–2–2.

Applicability. This regulation applies to t h e A c t i v e A r m y , t h e A r m y N a t i o n a l

Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated. Also, it applies to the U.

S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps, and the National Defense Cadet Corps.

During mobilization, the proponent may modify chapters and policies contained in this regulation.

Proponent and exception authority.

The proponent of this regulation is the Deputy Chief of Staff, G–4. The propo-nent has the authority to approve excep-tions or waivers to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and regu-lations. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a divi-sion chief within the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this regulation by providing justification that includes a full analysis of t h e e x p e c t e d b e n e f i t s a n d m u s t i n c l u d e f o r m a l r e v i e w b y t h e a c t i v i t y ’ s s e n i o r legal officer. All waiver requests will be e n d o r s e d b y t h e c o m m a n d e r o r s e n i o r leader of the requesting activity and for-warded through higher headquarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25-30 for specific guidance.

Army management control process.

This regulation contains management con-trol provision and identifies key manage-ment controls that must be evaluated (see appendix B).

S u p p l e m e n t a t i o n . S u p p l e m e n t a t i o n o f this regulation and establishment of com-mand and local forms are prohibited with-out prior approval from the Deputy Chief of Staff, G–4 (DALO–SUS), 500 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310–0500.

Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recom-m e n d e d C h a n g e s t o P u b l i c a t i o n s a n d Blank Forms) directly to Director Logis-tics Transformation Agency (LOIA-AP), 5 8 7 0 2 1 s t S t r e e t , F o r t B e l v o i r , V A 22060–5941.

Distribution. This publication is availa-ble in electronic media only and is in-tended for all command levels A, B, C, D, and E for the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s , a n d t h e U . S . A r m y Reserve.

Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)

Chapter 1 General, page 1

Section I Introduction, page 1 Purpose • 1–1, page 1 References • 1–2, page 1 Explanation of abbreviations and terms • 1–3, page 1

*This regulation supersedes AR 710–2, dated 8 July 2005.

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Section II Responsibilities, page 1 Supply policy • 1–4, page 1 Organization • 1–5, page 5 The Uniform Materiel Movement and Issue Priority System • 1–6, page 6 Requests for clarification or deviation • 1–7, page 6 Waivers • 1–8, page 6 Reports of supply constraint (exempt from requirement control symbol under AR 335–15) • 1–9, page 6 Command Supply Discipline Program • 1–10, page 7 Supply excellence award program • 1–11, page 7 Property accountability • 1–12, page 8 Defense Property Accountability System (software program) • 1–13, page 8 Total package fielding • 1–14, page 8 Filing • 1–15, page 9 Implementation • 1–16, page 9

Section III Communication Security Equipment, page 10 General information • 1–17, page 10 Communication security equipment management • 1–18, page 10 Inventories • 1–19, page 13

Section IV Performance Standards, page 13 General information • 1–20, page 13 Using unit or property book • 1–21, page 13 The supply support activity • 1–22, page 15

Section V Direct Support System and Air Line of Communication, page 17 General Information • 1–23, page 17 Department of Defense activity address directory update • 1–24, page 17

Section VI Security Classification of Logistics Data, page 17 Division level and below • 1–25, page 17 Corps level • 1–26, page 17 Projections of on-hand data • 1–27, page 17

Section VII Hazardous Materials Management Program, page 18 General information • 1–28, page 18 Major Army commands functions • 1–29, page 18 Supply support activity functions • 1–30, page 18 Using unit or activity functions • 1–31, page 19 Radio frequency total asset visibility property accounting procedures • 1–32, page 19 Army purchase card program • 1–33, page 20

Chapter 2 Using Unit Supply (Organizational Supply Operations), page 20

Section I General Information, page 20 Scope • 2–1, page 20 General organizational functions • 2–2, page 20 ii AR 710–2 • 28 March 2008

Format of using unit supply policy • 2–3, page 20

Section II Accounting for and Controlling Property, page 20 Property authorization documents • 2–4, page 20 Property book system • 2–5, page 21 Requesting supplies • 2–6, page 25 Followup of request for supplies • 2–7, page 29 Receiving supplies • 2–8, page 29 Asset reporting • 2–9, page 30 Assignment of property responsibility • 2–10, page 31 Storage of supplies • 2–11, page 34 Evaluations, inspections, and inventories • 2–12, page 35 Disposing of materiel • 2–13, page 35

Section III Organization Clothing and Individual Equipment/Central Issue Facility, page 38 Organization clothing and individual equipment/central issue facility management • 2–14, page 38 Classification and inspection standards for organization clothing and individual equipment • 2–15, page 40 Cash collection at central issue facilities • 2–16, page 40 Army National Guard management • 2–17, page 40 United States Army Reserve management • 2–18, page 41

Section IV Management of loads, page 42 Types of loads • 2–19, page 42 Basic and operational loads • 2–20, page 42 Prescribed loads • 2–21, page 44 Maintenance shop supply policy • 2–22, page 46 Shop stocks • 2–23, page 46 Bench stocks • 2–24, page 48 Army National Guard management of loads • 2–25, page 49 United States Army Reserve management of loads • 2–26, page 49

Section V Reserve Officers Training Corps and National Defense Cadet Corps, page 50 Responsibilities of educational institutions hosting the Army’s Senior and/or Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps/

National Defense Cadet Corps programs • 2–27, page 50 Accounting for property • 2–28, page 51 Authorization data • 2–29, page 51 Requesting and receiving Army property • 2–30, page 51 Disposition of property • 2–31, page 51 Accounting for organization clothing and individual equipment • 2–32, page 52

Section VI Special Accounting Policy, page 52 Property purchased by ordering officers or activity contracting officers • 2–33, page 52 Family housing furnishings and unaccompanied personnel housing furnishings • 2–34, page 52 Other special accounting policy • 2–35, page 52

Section VII Petroleum Management, page 56 General • 2–36, page 56 Bulk petroleum and packaged fuels accountability • 2–37, page 56 Automatic fuel dispensing system • 2–38, page 58 iiiAR 710–2 • 28 March 2008

Fuel cards/keys • 2–39, page 58

Section VIII Ammunition Management, page 60 General • 2–40, page 60 Storage • 2–41, page 60 Security and transportation • 2–42, page 61 Training ammunition • 2–43, page 61 Ammunition basic and operational loads • 2–44, page 62 Requesting, receiving, and turning in ammunition • 2–45, page 63 Inventory • 2–46, page 63 Records and reports • 2–47, page 64 Amnesty program • 2–48, page 64

Section IX Wartime Policy, page 64 General information • 2–49, page 64 Requesting and receiving property • 2–50, page 64 Disposition of property • 2–51, page 64 Accounting for property • 2–52, page 65 Assigning responsibility for property • 2–53, page 65 Controlling components • 2–54, page 65 Accounting for quarters furnishings • 2–55, page 65 Organizational clothing and individual equipment • 2–56, page 65 Special accounting policy • 2–57, page 65 Management of loads • 2–58, page 65 Inspections and inventories • 2–59, page 65 Wartime policy (ammunition) • 2–60, page 66

Section X Military Operations Other Than War, page 66 Accounting policy for equipment and supplies used in military operations other than war by deploying, deployed, or support activities at the retail level • 2–61, page 66 Force building for task forces or other force building • 2–62, page 69

Chapter 3 Direct Support and General Support Activities, page 76

Section I General, page 76 Introduction • 3–1, page 76 General information • 3–2, page 76

Section II Inventory Control, page 77 Inventory control functions • 3–3, page 77 Cataloging • 3–4, page 77 Distribution • 3–5, page 77 Disposal • 3–6, page 77

Section III Supply Control, page 77 Supply control functions • 3–7, page 77 Stockage selection • 3–8, page 77 Stockage level • 3–9, page 79 Petroleum • 3–10, page 84 iv AR 710–2 • 28 March 2008

Self-service supply center (outside continental United States only) • 3–11, page 85 Operational readiness float • 3–12, page 85 Cannibalization points • 3–13, page 85 Repairable management • 3–14, page 85 Replenishment requisitioning • 3–15, page 87 Customer requests • 3–16, page 87 Direct vender delivery • 3–17, page 88 Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office • 3–18, page 88 Local purchase (outside continental United States) • 3–19, page 88 Reconciliation and validation • 3–20, page 88 Receipt processing • 3–21, page 89 Pseudoreceipts • 3–22, page 92 Storage operations • 3–23, page 93 Inventory and adjustment • 3–24, page 93 Issues • 3–25, page 95 Material returns policy • 3–26, page 96 Shipping • 3–27, page 99

Section IV Stock Control, page 100 Stock record function • 3–28, page 100 Stock record account • 3–29, page 100 Stock record account files • 3–30, page 100 Asset reporting • 3–31, page 102

Section V Ammunition Management, page 104 General • 3–32, page 104 Stockage • 3–33, page 104 Storage • 3–34, page 105 Security and transportation • 3–35, page 105 Receiving ammunition • 3–36, page 105 Inventory and inspections • 3–37, page 106 Records and reports • 3–38, page 106 Customer support • 3–39, page 106 Amnesty program • 3–40, page 107

Section VI Wartime Policies, page 108 General wartime policy • 3–41, page 108 Wartime policy modifications • 3–42, page 108 Wartime policy (ammunition) • 3–43, page 108

Chapter 4 Supply Support for Installations, U.S. Property Fiscal Offices, Strategic Communications Facility, and

Table of Distribution and Allowances Activities, page 109

Section I General, page 109 Introduction • 4–1, page 109 General information • 4–2, page 109

Section II Inventory Control, page 109 Inventory control functions • 4–3, page 109 Cataloging • 4–4, page 109 vAR 710–2 • 28 March 2008

Distribution • 4–5, page 111 Disposal • 4–6, page 111

Section III Supply Control, page 111 Supply control functions • 4–7, page 111 Stockage selection • 4–8, page 111 Stockage levels • 4–9, page 112 Repairables stockage • 4–10, page 113 Customer requests • 4–11, page 114 Requisitioning • 4–12, page 115 Operational readiness float • 4–13, page 115 Solid fuels • 4–14, page 115 Self–service supply center • 4–15, page 116 Local purchase • 4–16, page 118 Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office • 4–17, page 119 Mission supply support activity • 4–18, page 119 Area maintenance and supply facilities • 4–19, page 119 Installation materiel maintenance activities • 4–20, page 119 Petroleum (bulk) • 4–21, page 119 Maintenance contracts • 4–22, page 121 Reconciliation and validation • 4–23, page 121 Receipt processing • 4–24, page 122 Bulk fuel receipts • 4–25, page 124 Pseudoreceipts • 4–26, page 124 Storage operations • 4–27, page 125 Inventory and adjustment • 4–28, page 125 Petroleum quality surveillance • 4–29, page 128 Issues • 4–30, page 128 Material returns policy • 4–31, page 128 Cannibalization points • 4–32, page 129 Automatic return items • 4–33, page 130 Disposition of petroleum products • 4–34, page 130 Repairable management • 4–35, page 130 Shipping • 4–36, page 131

Section IV Stock Control, page 132 Stock record accounts • 4–37, page 132 Stock record account files • 4–38, page 132 Special purpose stock record accounts • 4–39, page 134 In-transit aircraft refueling • 4–40, page 135 Asset reporting • 4–41, page 136 Ammunition management • 4–42, page 138

Chapter 5 Corps Support Command and Theater Support Command, page 139

Section I Policy, page 139 Introduction • 5–1, page 139 General information • 5–2, page 139

Section II Inventory Control, page 140 vi AR 710–2 • 28 March 2008

Inventory control functions • 5–3, page 140 Cataloging • 5–4, page 140 Distribution • 5–5, page 141 Disposal • 5–6, page 141

Section III Supply Control, page 141 Supply control functions • 5–7, page 141 Stockage selection • 5–8, page 141 Petroleum • 5–9, page 141 Self-service supply center • 5–10, page 142 Operational readiness float • 5–11, page 142 Cannibalization point • 5–12, page 142 Repairable management • 5–13, page 142 Replenishment requisitioning • 5–14, page 143 Customer requisitions • 5–15, page 143 Local purchase (outside continental United States only) • 5–16, page 145 Reconciliation and validation • 5–17, page 145 Receipt processing • 5–18, page 145 Pseudoreceipts • 5–19, page 146 Storage operations • 5–20, page 147 Inventory and adjustment • 5–21, page 147 Issues • 5–22, page 148 Theater Support Command materiel management center/Corps Support Command material returns • 5–23, page 148 Disposition of excess petroleum, oils, and lubricants • 5–24, page 149 Shipping • 5–25, page 149

Section IV Stock Control, page 150 Stock control function • 5–26, page 150 Stock record account • 5–27, page 150 Stock record account files • 5–28, page 150 Asset reporting • 5–29, page 151

Section V Ammunition Management, page 154 Stockage • 5–30, page 154 Amnesty program • 5–31, page 154

Section VI Wartime Policies, page 154 Implementation • 5–32, page 154 Wartime policy modifications • 5–33, page 155 Corps Support Command/Theater Support Command wartime stockage • 5–34, page 155 Corps Support Command/Theater Support Command stock replenishment • 5–35, page 155 Wartime policy (ammunition) • 5–36, page 156

Chapter 6 Theater Army Level Supply Management, page 156

Section I Policy, page 156 Introduction • 6–1, page 156 Theater Support Command Materiel Management Center mission • 6–2, page 156 Asset visibility • 6–3, page 156 viiAR 710–2 • 28 March 2008

Distribution system • 6–4, page 156

Section II Inventory Control, page 157 General • 6–5, page 157 Cataloging • 6–6, page 157

Section III Supply Control, page 158 Requirements computation • 6–7, page 158 Sustainment requisitioning • 6–8, page 160 Requisition processing for supported activities • 6–9, page 161 Reconciliation and validation • 6–10, page 161 Receipt processing • 6–11, page 162 Storage operations • 6–12, page 162 Inventory and adjustment • 6–13, page 162 Issues • 6–14, page 163 Materiel return policy • 6–15, page 163 Shipping • 6–16, page 164 Decrement stock • 6–17, page 164 Theater operational readiness float • 6–18, page 165 Solid fuels • 6–19, page 165

Section IV Stock Control, page 166 General • 6–20, page 166 Asset reporting • 6–21, page 167

Section V Ammunition Management, page 170 Stockage • 6–22, page 170 Requesting, receiving, and issuing ammunition • 6–23, page 170 Amnesty program • 6–24, page 170 Basic policy • 6–25, page 170 Wartime policy modifications • 6–26, page 170 Wartime policy (ammunition) • 6–27, page 171

Section VI Withdrawal, Diversion, and Temporary Loan of Reserve Component, page 171 Introduction • 6–28, page 171 Withdrawal or diversion of Army National Guard and United States Army Reserve equipment • 6–29, page 171

Appendixes

A. References, page 173

B. Command Supply Discipline Program, page 185

C. Petroleum Quality Surveillance and Technical Assistance Program, page 260

D. Petroleum Resource Recovery, Recycling, and Disposal Program, page 266

E. Sales of Petroleum Products, page 268

F. Procedures for Hand Receipt Holders, page 271

G. Chief of Staff, Army Supply Excellence Award, page 273 viii AR 710–2 • 28 March 2008

Table List

Table 1–1: Classes of supply, page 6 Table 1–2: Unit performance standards, page 14 Table 1–3: SSA performance standards, page 16 Table 2–1: Obtaining petroleum products for DA aircraft*, page 59 Table 2–2: Type of inventories and discrepancies, page 71 Table 3–1: ASL stockage, page 79 Table 3–2: Dollar cost banding for aviation (same for non-division, missile), page 82 Table 3–3: Dollar cost banding for DOL, page 82 Table 3–4: Dollar cost banding for a forward unit, page 83 Table 3–5: Dollar cost banding for the main (same for non-division), page 84 Table 4–1: Disposition of excess, page 138 Table 4–2: Disposition of excess, page 139 Table 5–1: Accuracy edits, page 144 Table 5–2: Available edits, page 145 Table B–1: User level, page 189 Table B–2: Property book officer level, page 204 Table B–3: Parent organization level, page 212 Table B–4: Direct and general support supply operations, page 218 Table B–5: Supply support for installations, U.S. property fiscal office, strategic communications facility, TDA activities, and supply units or activities providing general support to DSU supply operations, page 240 Table B–6: ACOM/ASCC/DRU level, page 254 Table B–7: CSDP Evaluation frequency*, page 258 Table C–1: Fuels used in Army equipment, page 264 Table C–2: NATO fuel designators and U.S. equipment specifications and standards, page 265 Table G–1: Milestones, page 277

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Chapter 1 General

Section I Introduction

1–1. Purpose This regulation prescribes policy for supply operations below the national level. It applies in peace and war. Specifical-ly, this regulation—

a. Provides specific policy for the accountability and assignment of responsibility for property issued to a using unit.

It also provides for the accountability and management of stocks being stored at direct, general, or installation supply support activities (SSAs) for issue to a customer. The management and accountability must include automatic identification technologies (AIT), such as bar code, 2D bar code, optical memory cards, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, contact buttons, or satellite tracking. All stocks will be AIT enabled from vendor to the war-fighter and return.

b. Unless specified by the prescribing directive, this regulation does not apply when accounting for the following:

(1) Armed Forces Radio and Television Service program materials using Army Regulation (AR) 360–1.

(2) Library books and materials using AR 27–1, AR 40–2, or AR 735–17.

(3) Nonappropriated fund (NAF) assets using Department of Defense (DOD) 7000.14–R.

(4) Publications and blank forms using AR 25–1 and AR 25–30.

(5) Real property and facilities engineering resources using AR 420–18.

(6) Special purpose equipment using a classified AR.

(7) Visual information products using AR 25–1.

(8) Historical property and museum pieces using AR 870–20.

(9) Army National cemetery property and supplies using AR 290–5. This exclusion does not apply to material that could have other Army-wide applications.

(10) The Army Art Collection using AR 870–20.

(11) Industrial property and equipment in place using Defense Financial Accounting System Instruction (DFAS–IN)

Regulation 37–1.

(12) Clothing initial issue point (CIIP) stocks using AR 700–84.

(13) Communications security (COMSEC) key software and publications, using AR 380–40 and TB 380–41.

(14) Clothing sales stores operated under AR 700–84.

(15) Commissary resale stock record accounts operated under DOD 1330.17–R.

(16) Subsistence using AR 30–22.

(17) Military training aids using AR 350–38.

c. Provisions apply to the management of medical materiel and medical repair parts (classes 8 and 9 supplies), except as indicated in AR 40–61.

d. Equipment obtained from the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO) in support of an Army installation Military Affiliated Radio System (MARS) station is processed through an SSA and accounted for per this regulation. Property obtained from DRMO for issue to individual affiliate members is processed through the MARS Property Management Office and accounted for on the MARS property book in accordance with this regulation and

AR 25–6.

1–2. References Required and related publications and prescribed and referenced forms are listed in appendix A.

1–3. Explanation of abbreviations and terms Abbreviations and special terms used in this regulation are explained in the glossary.

Section II Responsibilities

1–4. Supply policy

a. The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller) (ASA(FM&C)). The ASA(FM&C) will provide financial management and policy guidance in support of the single stock fund (SSF) initiative.

b. The Deputy Chief of Staff, G–4 (DCS, G–4). The DCS, G–4 will—

(1) Establish Army supply policy, evaluate requests for deviation and for review and approve implementation of procedural publications.

(2) Be responsible for the development, supervision, and implementation of AIT applications into the Army’s

1AR 710–2 • 28 March 2008 logistical automation information systems, to include: supply, maintenance, transportation and readiness, troop support and energy. Ensure AIT is an essential part of the integrated logistics support (ILS) program.

(3) Establish Army supply policy, evaluate requests for deviation and for review and approve implementation of procedural publications.

(4) Set policies for the centralized inventory management of secondary items.

(5) Represent the Army at DOD and Joint Staff levels on matters of management of the secondary item inventory.

(6) Evaluate requests for deviation, and review and approve implementation of procedural publications.

c. The Director, Single Stock Fund (SSF) Program. The Director SSF Program will—

(1) Synchronize implementation of the SSF milestones within the Army.

(2) Interpret and apply the SSF business rules in the Army operational environment during the implementation process.

(3) Identify logistics system changes and coordinate the application and/or revision of standard Army management information systems (STAMIS) and national logistics systems in support of SSF operations.

(4) Establish and manage implementation support teams.

(5) Manage the conversion process and provide training and guidance to organizations converting to SSF operations.

(6) Prepare memorandums of understanding (MOU), as required, and coordinate with applicable (ACOM/ASCC/

DRU) staff as required to support SSF implementation.

(7) Evaluate and measure the readiness impacts of SSF and the Army working capital fund-supply management

Army (AWCF–SMA).

d . C o m m a n d e r s o f A r m y C o m m a n d / A r m y S e r v i c e C o m p o n e n t / D i r e c t R e p o r t i n g U n i t s . T h e A r m y C o m m a n d

(ACOM)/Army Service Component (ASCC)/Direct Reporting Units (DRUs) commanders will ensure AIT devices are integrated throughout the logistics process. AIT will be used to the maximum extent possible to record all logistics transactions of Army equipment from cradle to grave. In addition, ACOM/ASCC/DRU commanders will—

(1) Evaluate and respond to requests for clarification.

(2) Evaluate and make recommendations on request for deviation.

(3) Report and/or respond to supply constraint reports.

(4) Monitor the results of supply performance measurements.

(5) Direct the transfer or shipment of property between ACOM/ASCC/DRUs (losing ACOM/ASCC/DRU).

(6) Establish procedures to transfer Operation and Maintenance, Army (OMA) funds, when property transferred is missing components.

(7) Grant exceptions to the policy that installation property will not be taken to the field or taken with the organization upon permanent change of station (PCS).

(8) Publish instructions for clearing the property book.

(9) Approve the establishment of central issue facilities (CIF).

(10) Establish stockage levels and designate units required to keep basic loads of Class 1, 2 (including maps), 3, 4, 5, and 8 supplies.

(11) Designate units allowed to have operational loads of Class 3 (bulk supplies).

(12) Direct usage of an average customer wait time for the command.

(13) Ensure all supplies belonging to, arriving in, or departing from their command are accounted for, cared for, and safeguarded.

(14) Inspect the supply operations of directly subordinate units.

(15) Ensure all required inventories are conducted within prescribed periods.

(16) Authorize property books to be kept at other than the parent unit identification code (UIC) level.

(17) Authorize the establishment of mission stock record accounts.

(18) Approve the extent to which cannibalization points can predisassemble to support the authorized stockage list

(ASL).

(19) Approve exceptions to the 150-line stockage limit of repair parts and maintenance related items.

(20) Ensure that installations and subcommands comply with required reporting and reconciliation procedures (for example, continuing balance system-expanded (CBS–X), selected item management system – expanded (SIMS–X), and total asset visibility (TAV).

(21) Ensure that subordinate major commands and installations conduct an annual DOD Activity Address Code reconciliation with the Army Central Service Point at Logistics Support Activity (LOGSA).

(22) Ensure that subordinate major commands reconcile routing identifier codes with LOGSA on an annual basis.

(23) Promote the competition at all levels of the command and develop awards to recognize units/activities participating in Army Chief of Staff Supply Excellence Award (ACS SEA).

(24) Review unit supply packets submitted by subordinate organizations. Select those packets to be nominated for the HQDA-level Chief of Staff, Army Supply Excellence Award (CSA SEA) competition.

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(25) Coordinate with AMC in accordance with the contract maintenance policy prior to solicitation and award of any new maintenance contracts.

(26) That designated alert forces, such as initial ready companies (IRCs) and division ready brigades (DRBs) establish operations plans and procedures to adequately identify and plan for a sufficient level of Class 9 repair parts support to sustain deploying equipment during the initial period of deployed operations."

e. The Commanding General (CG), AMC: the Chief, National Guard Bureau (CNGB); and the Chief, Army Reserve (CAR)). The CG, AMC; the CNGB; and the CAR will—

(1) Oversee execution of SSF by assigned units and activities.

(2) Ensure that DA policy is uniformly implemented.

(3) Assist in developing and coordinating MOUs and interservice support agreements (ISSAs).

(4) Identify proposed changes to the SSF Business Rules and Army policy.

(5) Assist and coordinate the application of STAMIS’ in support of SSF operations within supported units.

(6) Support the AMC in the implementation and administration of centralized secondary item management.

(7) Ensure that secondary items maintained on AWCF–SMA SSAs are accounted for, cared for, and safeguarded.

(8) Evaluate and make recommendations on requests for deviation.

(9) Report and/or respond to reports of supply constraint in accordance with AR 725–50.

(10) Monitor the results of supply performance measurements.

(11) Coordinate with AMC for the reimbursement of newly established SSAs.

(12) Ensure that required pre-conversion activities, such as physical inventories, are conducted within prescribed periods and recommend improvements to inventory management policies and procedures. See paragraphs 3–24, 4–28, 5–21, and 6–13 for inventory procedures.

(13) Participate in the negotiation process for the development and establishment of the AWCF–SMA SSA author-ized stockage list (ASL) at subordinate installation SSAs, units and activities if required. After attempting to negotiate disagreements with AMC DCS, G-4, submit ASL stockage issues that cannot be resolved through the ACOM/ASCC/ DRU to HQDA, DCS, G–4 for resolution.

(14) Include AWCF–SMA SSAs as part of the Command Supply Discipline Program established in appendix B, and inspect the supply operations of directly subordinate units.

(15) Assist in resolving issues and identify procedural and policy changes necessary for the successful administra-tion of the SSF initiative.

(16) Advise HQDA, ASA (FM&C), and AMC, Deputy Chief of Staff for Resource Management (DCSRM) when resource deficiencies limit mission accomplishment in response to the annual HQDA Resource Formulation Guidance.

(17) Ensure that installations and subordinate commands comply with required reporting and reconciliation proce-dures (for example, CBS–X, TAV, and UIT.

(18) Monitor and assess supply performance measures. Coordinate with HQAMC on proper corrective actions.

(19) Installations operating under SSF will follow the policies contained in this regulation and the procedures contained DA Pam 710–6, regarding AWCF–SMA Stock Record Account Operations.

f. The CG, AMC. The CG, AMC will also—

(1) Be the Army’s commander responsible for the AWCF–SMA and National Maintenance Program and as national manager for the centralized management of secondary items in the Army logistics system.

(2) Coordinate SSF planning, development, and execution for AMC assigned units and activities.

(3) Recommend and propose changes to the SSF business rules and Army policy as required.

(4) Integrate Army inventory management functions under a single manager concept.

(5) Provide oversight of the centralized asset visibility and inventory control functions exercised by the various

AMC Life-Cycle Management Command (LCMCs).

(6) Provide inventory and financial oversight for Army owned NAMI assets via the NAMI commodity business unit

(CBU).

(7) Lead and direct integrated materiel management center (IMMC) actions for the receipt, storage, issue, repair, and redistribution of AWCF–SMA secondary items that have been capitalized at the national level.

(8) Coordinate and assist with the development of MOUs and ISSAs in support of SSF.

(9) Provide representatives to participate in annual ASL reviews at AWCF–SMA SSAs. Provide national provider advice and assist as required and negotiate with local commanders to obtain consensus on the ASL.

(10) Participate in the final determination of ASL authorizations when resolution cannot be achieved at the local level. Provide financial position for funding issues and seek solution through the ACOM/ASCC/DRU to the installation manager. Issues unresolved will be referred to HQDA ODCS, G–4 (DALO–SM).

(11) Assist in the development and restructuring of secondary item redistribution patterns, based on local and national needs.

(12) Assist in the development of local standing operating procedures (SOPs) to assist AWCF–SMA SSA accounta-ble property officers in inventory management of secondary items.

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(13) Monitor and evaluate supply performance measures. Recommend and implement corrective actions in coordina-tion with the ACOM/ASCC/DRUs.

(14) Ensure maximum reclamation of excess stocks before initiating disposal action, where economically feasible.

(15) Implement a uniform credit system in accordance with DA policy.

(16) Maintain up-to-date contingency plans for integrated materiel management operations at dispersed or alternate locations.

(17) Provide procedures for the Automatic Return Item (ARI) Program.

(18) Provide reclamation program information and forecasts to ASA(FM&C), ATTN: (SAFM–BUR), Washington, D. C. 20310–0109, to support annual AWCF–SMA programs and budgets.

(19) Provide assistance to the IMMCs and other subordinate commands to identify and resolve procedural problems on the determination of gross requirements.

(20) Maintain overall control of the Part Number Conversion Program (PNCP).

(21) Conduct National Workload Distribution Conference, formerly the Program, Production, and Control (PP&C) review.

(22) AMC does all cataloging policy on the Army’s participation in the Federal Catalog System and on the Army’s cataloging operations.

(23) Installations operating under SSF will refer to chapter 6 for policy for AWCF–SMA stock record account operations.

(24) Forecast and budget funding requirements for the Army AIT programs at its’ LCMCs, depots, and other activities. Provide input on AIT requirements to LTA, DCS, G–4’s lead office for Army AIT. Serve as the configura-tion manager for each Army commodity.

g. The CG, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). The CG, TRADOC will—

(1) Ensure that AIT technology is incorporated into material requirements documents for future systems required to utilized AIT technology in accordance with the approved AIT operational requirements document.

(2) Streamline the approval/implementation processes that develop and add emerging logistics technology, trends to logistics training in MOS producing and professional development schools and programs.

h. AMC LCMC commanders. AMC LCMC commanders will—

(1) Develop and provide materiel requirements to support budget requests, and justify adjustments to the obligation authority. Include secondary item budget information for AWCF–SMA SSAs.

(2) Include AWCF–SMA SSA data in the requirements determination process.

(3) Issue procurement directives resulting from consideration of all AWCF–SMA assets and requirements and within the limitations of approved programs and direction from higher authority.

(4) Based upon the direction of the AMC and in conjunction with ACOM/ASCC/DRUs and installations, plan and execute the National Maintenance Program.

(5) Provide reimbursement for AWCF-related actions including the issue, replenishment, and redistribution of secondary items in support of AWCF–SMA SSAs.

(6) Participate in AWCF–SMA SSA ASL reviews, as directed.

(7) Forecast quantities of items requiring overhaul and adjust depot maintenance programs to balance inventory positions against requirements. Participate in National Workload Distribution Conference (NWDC) reviews.

(8) Maximize use of excess stocks before initiating disposal actions. Ensure that disposal of modification kits has the express approval of HQDA, ATTN: DALO–SM.

(9) Ensure the integration of Security Assistance programs and other non-Army customers into the total materiel requirements. Set controls to make sure commitments to security assistance customers and other non-Army customers are met.

(10) Furnish timely forecasts of special program requirements to other AMC IMMCs, other military services, and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

(11) Act to direct redistribution of assets when notified that AWCF–SMA SSA storage capacity is about to be exceeded.

(12) AMC Operational Support Command will maintain a current central database of DOD activity address codes (DODAACs) and routing identifier codes (RICs).

i. The Director, Logistics Support Activity (LOGSA). The Director, LOGSA will—

(1) Provide a central logistics management data operation for DA.

(2) Provide special extracts of logistical management data for DOD, as required.

(3) Serve as the materiel status officer for AMC approval authority.

j. The Commander, U.S. Army Tank-automotive & Armament Command. The Commander, TACOM RI Non-Army

Managed Commodity Business Unit will—

(1) Manage the oversight and redistribution of Army owned but other Service or DLA/GSA managed items at SSF sites.

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(2) When there are no assets available for redistribution, issue passing orders to the SOS for customer funded requisitions or generate NAMI–CBU funded requisitions.

(3) Request disposition instructions from the SOS when no redistribution opportunities exist.

(4) Develop and provide justification for budget requests and execute the funding provided for replenishment of

NAMI items identified on ASLs at SSF sites.

k. Commander, USAQMC&S. The Commander, USAQMC&S will—

(1) Serve as Army program agent for administration of all aspects of the CSA SEA Program.

(2) Review and approve ACOM/ASCC/DRU nominations submitted for consideration and evaluation in the CSA

SEA program.

l. Continental United States (CONUS) commanders. CONUS commanders will provide necessary information, equipment, and manpower available within their resources to assist the coordinating U.S. Army Petroleum Center (USAPC) personnel in accomplishing the requirements within the programs in paragraph 4–34.

m. Commanders, civilian supervisors, and managers.

(1) Commanders, civilian supervisors, and managers at all levels will ensure compliance with applicable policies prescribed by this regulation and outlined in the internal control checklists in tables B–1 through B–6.

(2) The Director, USAPC, is responsible for executing the Petroleum Quality Surveillance and Technical Assistance

Program in subject areas listed in paragraph 4–34.

(3) All Government employees will properly use, care for, and safeguard all Government property. They will seek and most efficient and economical means of accomplishing assigned tasks and will limit requests for and use of material to the minimum essential.

(4) Commanders will establish and implement an A&E amnesty program.

( 5 ) C o m m a n d e r s w i l l m o n i t o r t h e a m n e s t y p r o g r a m a s a n i n d i c a t o r o f t h e e f f e c t i v e n e s s o f a m m u n i t i o n accountability.

(6) Ensure assigned personnel are briefed on A&E amnesty program policies and procedures semiannually and prior to each exercise or training event that requires the use of A&E.

(7) Develop standard operating procedures (SOP) detailing specific functional responsibilities for handling A&E amnesty items.

n. Installation commanders. Installation commanders will—

(1) Furnish qualified persons to provide technical supervision of amnesty operations and request explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) support as needed.

(2) Establish an A&E amnesty program to comply with the following provisions:

(a) Publicizing the program.

(b) Scheduling A&E amnesty days annually for collection of abandoned or unauthorized A&E.

(c) Ensuring DOD personnel are available on A&E amnesty days to supervise the collection process.

(3) May designate explosive ordnance disposal EOD units an amnesty turn-in point.

(4) Provide amnesty collection containers at each ammunition supply point (ASP).

(a) These containers will be available 24 hours a day for recovery of amnesty A&E.

(b) Amnesty containers will be inspected at irregular intervals.

(c) Both the installation Safety Officer and the installation chief quality assurance specialist, ammunition surveil-lance, will approve the design, identification, location, and operating instructions of all amnesty containers.

(5) May authorize amnesty containers for A&E items in locations other than the ASP.

1–5. Organization This regulation is the basis for information, responsibilities, COMSEC equipment management, related procedural publications, and is organized as follows:

a. This chapter contains general performance standards, direct support system (DSS), air line of communication (ALOC), security classification of logistics data, and hazardous materiel (HAZMAT) management.

b. Chapter 2 contains policy to account for and assign responsibility for nonexpendable property, and to control all durable and some expendable property.

c. Chapter 3 contains policy for the direct and general support activities’ supply operations.

d. Chapter 4 contains policy for installations, Army National Guard (ARNG), U.S. Property Fiscal Office (USPFO), Strategic Communications Facilities, and TDA support activities supply operations.

e. Chapter 5 contains policy for the supply management and operations of Corps Support Command (COSCOM), Theater Army Area Command (TAACOM), and other materiel management centers (MMCs) above division and below

ACOM/ASCC/DRU.

f. Chapter 6 contains policy for theater Army level supply management.

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1–6. The Uniform Materiel Movement and Issue Priority System The policies in AR 725–50 regarding the use of the Uniform Materiel Movement and Issue Priority System (UMMIPS) apply to this regulation.

1–7. Requests for clarification or deviation The U.S. Army Logistics Transformation Agency (USALTA) is tasked by DCS, G–4 to develop, implement, and maintain this regulation and respond to field inquires concerning the regulation.

a. Send requests for clarification through command channels to Director, U.S. Army Logistics Transformation Agency (ATTN: LOIA–AP), 5870 21st Street, Building 212, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–5941.

b. Deviations from accounting policy in this regulation are only made with prior approval of HQDA (DALO–SMZ).

AR 735–5 governs deviations. Send deviation requests through command channels to HQDA (DALO–SMP), Washing-ton, DC 20310–0500.

c. Request for deviation or waiver should explain the need for a waiver, how long will it last, how the waiver will help accomplish the mission, and how the end results will be measured. The request should include an opinion by the ACOM/ASCC/DRU legal officer.

1–8. Waivers Send requests for waiver of military property accounting requirements per AR 735–5, chapter 8

1–9. Reports of supply constraint (exempt from requirement control symbol under AR 335–15) Commanders report to the next higher command when they are constrained for any reason from submitting requests or requisitions for items in supply Class 2 (including maps), 3 (packaged), 4, 7, 8 and 9. (Classes of supply are explained in table 1–1 below. Army National Guard and USAR units are not required to submit reports of supply constraint for unfinanced requirements if the requirements have already been identified through budget submissions. Submit reports per AR 725–50.

Table 1–1 Classes of supply

Classes of supply References

Class 1 – Subsistence, including free health and welfare items. AR 30–22

Class 2 – Clothing, individual equipment, tentage, tool sets and tool kits, hand-tools, administrative, and housekeeping supplies and equipment (including maps). This includes items of equipment, other than major items, prescribed in authorization/allowance tables and items of supply (not including repair parts.

AR 700–84, CTA 50–900, CTA 50–970

Class 3 – POL, petroleum and solid fuels, including bulk and packaged fuels, lu-bricating oils and lubricants, petroleum specialty products; solid fuels, coal, and related products.

AR 11–27, AR 700–36, AR 710–2, FM 10–13, FM

10–18, FM 10–68, FM 10–69, FM 10–71, SB 710–2,

TM 5–675

Class 4 – Construction materials, to include installed equipment, and all fortifica-tion/barrier materials

AR 420–17

Class 5 – Ammunition, of all types (including chemical, radiological, and special weapons), bombs, explosives, mines, fuses, detonators, pyrotechnics, missiles, rockets, propellants, and other associated items.

AR 190–59, AR 190–11, AR 190–13, AR 190–51, AR

700–19, AR 710–2, SB 700–2, SB 708–3, FM 9–38,

TM 9–1300–206

Class 6 – Personal demand items (nonmilitary sales items). AR 700–23

Class 7 – Major items: A final combination of end products which is ready for its intended use: (principal item) for example, launchers, tanks, mobile machine shops, vehicles.

AR 710–1, FM 704–28, SB 700–20, Appropriate au-thorization documents.

Class 8 – Medical material, including medical peculiar repair parts. AR 40–61, CTA 8–100

Class 9 – Repair parts and components, including kits, assemblies and subas-semblies, reparable and nonreparable, required for maintenance support of all equipment.

AR 710–2, AR 710–1, Appropriate TMs

Class 10 – Material to support nonmilitary programs; such as, agricultural and economic development, not included in classes 1 through 9.

CTA 50–909

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1–10. Command Supply Discipline Program

a. HQDA, Deputy Chief of Staff DCS, G4 will—

(1) Prescribe overall guidance for establishing and monitoring the Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP).

(2) Coordinate with the Army Staff and other agencies to develop policy and/or resolve policy problems (that is, Office, Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1 (ODCS, G–1)) assistance to improve personnel aspects of supply management).

(3) Conduct periodic reviews and updates of the program.

(4) Provide ACOM/ASCC/DRU coordinators with periodic program updates.

b. Commanders of proponents for schools will—

(1) Modify present blocks of instruction on supply management to include CSDP. No additional program of instruction (POI) time is authorized.

(2) Continually improve and update supply training at all levels.

c. CG, AMC will—

(1) Establish and implement a CSDP consistent with DA policy addressing the national arena of the supply system.

(2) Conduct periodic reviews and updates of the national portion of the CSDP.

(3) Coordinate with ODCS, G–4 to resolve policy problems.

d. The Commanding General, U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command (USACASCOM) will provide for the development and maintenance of retail supply systems that implement retail supply policy. This does not include those retail systems unique to AMC.

e. ACOM/ASCC/DRU and equivalent commanders will establish an aggressive CSDP and implementation of internal controls within their respective commands by—

(1) Appointing a CSDP coordinator and furnishing a copy of the appointment to Director, U.S. Army Logistics Transformation Agency (ATTN: LOIA–AP), 5870 21st Street, Building 212, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–5941.

(2) Ensuring the CSDP is implemented by all subordinate elements.

(3) Initiating intraservice support agreements, if desired, as explained in appendix B-8 of this regulation.

(4) Providing recommended changes to the CSDP to USALTA, ATTN: LOIA–AP.

(5) Adding to the program, when necessary, to account for any uniqueness within their command.

f. Subordinate commanders (excluding company, battery, troop) will—

(1) Implement an aggressive CSDP by using existing assets (for example, chain of command, organizations, or programs) to avoid duplication or fragmentation of effort. The commanders’ designated asset will then incorporate CSDP into their evaluation plans and procedures.

(2) Provide the necessary emphasis to ensure the success of the CSDP.

(3) Appoint, in writing, a senior logistician in the headquarters as the CSDP monitor.

(4) Recognize both superior and inferior performance regarding supply discipline.

(5) Use the results of the CSDP evaluations to determine candidates for the Army Supply Excellence Award

Program.

g. Immediate supervisors and company, battery, and troop commanders will—

(1) Review the requirements listing within the CSDP (AR 710–2, appendix B) to become familiar with the applicable regulatory requirements.

(2) Use the listing as a guide in the routine performance of their duties.

(3) Report to their immediate higher headquarters any applicable requirements within the listing that cannot be completed.

h. The CSDP is designed for implementation by the chain of command. Responsibilities are listed in the above paragraphs.

i. The program is a review of supply responsibilities by the command immediately superior to the unit or activity being inspected to determine compliance with the Department of the Army regulatory guidance.

j. All supply operations performed per this regulation will be evaluated by the command immediately superior to the unit commander or commander of the SSA per appendix B.

1–11. Supply excellence award program The annual Chief of Staff, Army Supply Excellence Award (CSA SEA) program is a total Army program that is open to Active Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve units. The purpose of the CSA SEA program is to enhance the logistical readiness and supply effectiveness of Army organizations.

a. Annually the Chief of Staff Army (CSA), Vice Chief of Staff Army (VCSA), and the DCS, G–4, or their designated representatives present plaques to unit representatives or support activities selected as CSA SEA winners and runners-up.

b. The ODCS, G–4 will—

(1) Provide program funding, guidance, policies and overall guidance to the U.S. Army Quartermaster Center and

School (USAQMC&S) for the CSA SEA program.

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(2) Prepare and distribute DA guidance implementing guidelines and criteria for participation in the CSA SEA program.

1–12. Property accountability

a. Obligation. This accountability deals with the obligation to keep records of property, documents, or funds such as identification data, gains, losses, dues-in, dues-out, and balances on hand or in use.

b. Policy. All property acquired by the Army, regardless of source or whether paid for or not, is accounted for as prescribed by these and other applicable Army regulations.

(1) All property, except real property, material purchased with the Army Purchase Card, and fabricated property, acquired in any manner is processed through and accounted for on a stock record account before issue. Users are to withdraw from the stock record account only the minimum quantity of items needed to sustain operations.

(2) All property must have one of the AIT devices affixed to it from the source of supply (SOS). The AIT device will interact with the Automation Information System (AIS) that will be used to account or receive Army property.

(3) All property, except real property, is classified for…