Supply Economy

What is supply economy?

Stopping haste, waste, and abuse of supplies, use only what is necessary

Who is responsible for supply economy

All individuals who deal with Army supplies

What is a Report of Survey?

A document/investigation for recording the circumstances concerning the loss, damage, or destruction of Army property

If you lose or damage a piece of equipment and are required to pay for it, what is the action taken?

Statement of Charges

What are expendable supplies?

Supplies that are expended in one use i.e. (paint, paper, fuel, etc.)

What is the purpose of the army clothing allowance?

To replace initial issue items that become unserviceable

How long must a soldier be in the Army to receive a clothing allowance?

at least 6 months

When does a soldier receive clothing allowance?

On the anniversary month he/she entered the Army every year

What is a Gratuitous Issue?

Replacement of clothing items that are lost, damaged, destroyed, or otherwise rendered useless due to no fault of the individual and at no cost

When initiating a "Report of Survey", what is the time constraint?

within 15 calendar days after the discovery of the discrepancy

Report of survey form

DA 4697

What publication addresses the proper fit of the army uniforms and footwear?

TM 10-227

When you sign a hand receipt, what does your signature establish?

Direct responsibility of the equipment

DA 2062

Permanent hand receipt

Before you sign a hand receipt what should you do?

Inspect the equipment for accountability and serviceability

How many classes of supplies are there

10

What are some of the classes?

Class I= Rations
Class II= Clothing and Equipment
Class III= Fuels and Lubricants
Class IV= Fortification Material
Class V= Ammunition and explosives
Class VI= Personal Items
Class VII= Major End Items
Class VIII= Medical Supplies, Minimal Amounts
Class I

How many days does it take to initiate a report of survey?

5 days

Name four ways you can be relieved from accountability of property?

Report of Survey, Statement of Charges, Cash collection voucher, Turn-In