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Who schedules and accomplishes an aggressive surveillance inspection program of all items in storage?
Who schedules and accomplishes an aggressive surveillance inspection program of all items in storage?
When is a supply discrepancy report (SDR) required?
When is a supply discrepancy report (SDR) required?
Where are all unresolved supply discrepancy reports forwarded when additional help is needed?
Where are all unresolved supply discrepancy reports forwarded when additional help is needed?
At what temperature must a refrigerated storage chill space be maintained?
At what temperature must a refrigerated storage chill space be maintained?
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At a minimum, how many feet must separate flammable storage facilities from other facilities?
At a minimum, how many feet must separate flammable storage facilities from other facilities?
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What is a major disadvantage in the use of unimproved open storage?
What is a major disadvantage in the use of unimproved open storage?
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The basic resource of any materiel management and distribution operation is the
The basic resource of any materiel management and distribution operation is the
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What must be planned before the actual start of the storage operation to assure the floor and cubic capacity of the warehouse will be used to the greatest extent possible?
What must be planned before the actual start of the storage operation to assure the floor and cubic capacity of the warehouse will be used to the greatest extent possible?
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When you increase the amount of space for an item in a location to eliminate overflow into another item’s location, you are implementing what storage factor?
When you increase the amount of space for an item in a location to eliminate overflow into another item’s location, you are implementing what storage factor?
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What is used to identify a bin subdivision in the warehouse location code 05C045F056D?
What is used to identify a bin subdivision in the warehouse location code 05C045F056D?
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Warehouse stockrooms are sequenced from
Warehouse stockrooms are sequenced from
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What letter or symbol is entered in the “Warehouse Location Delete Flag” field when deleting a warehouse location?
What letter or symbol is entered in the “Warehouse Location Delete Flag” field when deleting a warehouse location?
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What item does the Air Force use to aid in inventory and warehouse validation?
What item does the Air Force use to aid in inventory and warehouse validation?
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Within how many workdays of the start of an inventory cycle should the storage activity complete scheduled validations?
Within how many workdays of the start of an inventory cycle should the storage activity complete scheduled validations?
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How many days prior to the start of a warehouse validation is a warehouse location parameter input prepared?
How many days prior to the start of a warehouse validation is a warehouse location parameter input prepared?
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What action is required prior to performing a validation to ensure a warehouse is in the best condition for an inventory?
What action is required prior to performing a validation to ensure a warehouse is in the best condition for an inventory?
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What transaction identification code (TRIC) is processed to move property to the correct location?
What transaction identification code (TRIC) is processed to move property to the correct location?
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The practice of storing items in a way that causes a loss of storage space is called
The practice of storing items in a way that causes a loss of storage space is called
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Markings found on containers that do not apply to presently packaged materials need to be
Markings found on containers that do not apply to presently packaged materials need to be
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Which transaction identification code (TRIC) identifies a warehouse change document for an indicative data change?
Which transaction identification code (TRIC) identifies a warehouse change document for an indicative data change?
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What transaction identification code (TRIC) is used to manually transfer nondirected assets to the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services (DLADS)?
What transaction identification code (TRIC) is used to manually transfer nondirected assets to the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services (DLADS)?
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What routing identifier code (RIC) is processed with a special requisition when property is available in Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services (DLADS)?
What routing identifier code (RIC) is processed with a special requisition when property is available in Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services (DLADS)?
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What is outlined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36–2101, Classifying Military Personnel (Officer and Enlisted)?
What is outlined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36–2101, Classifying Military Personnel (Officer and Enlisted)?
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Materiel management specialists are not responsible for:
Materiel management specialists are not responsible for:
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The purpose of the Air Force Logistics Career Broadening Program is to promote a better understanding of the whole materiel management system through the cross-utilization of training, knowledge, experience, and:
The purpose of the Air Force Logistics Career Broadening Program is to promote a better understanding of the whole materiel management system through the cross-utilization of training, knowledge, experience, and:
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What two organizations provide wholesale logistics experience for selected materiel management noncommissioned officers (NCO)?
What two organizations provide wholesale logistics experience for selected materiel management noncommissioned officers (NCO)?
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Which Expeditionary Logistics 21st Century (eLog21) effect ensures logistics decisions are made and actions are taken with an understanding of their impact across the entire Air Force?
Which Expeditionary Logistics 21st Century (eLog21) effect ensures logistics decisions are made and actions are taken with an understanding of their impact across the entire Air Force?
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In support of the Expeditionary Logistics 21st Century’s (eLog21) Integrated Processes, which is not a resource?
In support of the Expeditionary Logistics 21st Century’s (eLog21) Integrated Processes, which is not a resource?
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Which source of supply provides wholesale support to all government agencies?
Which source of supply provides wholesale support to all government agencies?
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Local manufacture is a term that describes an item:
Local manufacture is a term that describes an item:
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Which section gives maintenance repair functions in a single facility?
Which section gives maintenance repair functions in a single facility?
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Who serves as the primary point of contact for interfacing with the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) on behalf of maintenance customers?
Who serves as the primary point of contact for interfacing with the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) on behalf of maintenance customers?
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Who is required to notify the flightline expediter of all back ordered parts in accordance with AFI 21–101?
Who is required to notify the flightline expediter of all back ordered parts in accordance with AFI 21–101?
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Which references govern the Repair Network Integration (RNI) process?
Which references govern the Repair Network Integration (RNI) process?
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What best describes supply Class I items?
What best describes supply Class I items?
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Which class of supply includes weapons?
Which class of supply includes weapons?
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Which class of supply consists of ammunition?
Which class of supply consists of ammunition?
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What best describes supply Class III items?
What best describes supply Class III items?
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What best describes supply Class VI items?
What best describes supply Class VI items?
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Which class of supply consists of major end items?
Which class of supply consists of major end items?
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Which class of supply consists of medical materiel?
Which class of supply consists of medical materiel?
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What best describes supply Class X items?
What best describes supply Class X items?
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What provides a unique framework that links performance metrics, processes, best practices, and people into a unified structure?
What provides a unique framework that links performance metrics, processes, best practices, and people into a unified structure?
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Which specialized center is the hub for the integration and management of maintenance/supply chain capabilities?
Which specialized center is the hub for the integration and management of maintenance/supply chain capabilities?
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The Air Force Sustainment Center’s (AFSC) mission is to:
The Air Force Sustainment Center’s (AFSC) mission is to:
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How many primary subordinate units (PSU) make up the foundation of the Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center (AFIMSC)?
How many primary subordinate units (PSU) make up the foundation of the Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center (AFIMSC)?
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Which maintenance process updates various basic and support records, such as item records, routing identifier records, and warehouse locations?
Which maintenance process updates various basic and support records, such as item records, routing identifier records, and warehouse locations?
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Which type of reports provide information about the overall management of the supply system?
Which type of reports provide information about the overall management of the supply system?
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The operating principle of no-profit/no-loss best describes the:
The operating principle of no-profit/no-loss best describes the:
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When the cost of an item is transferred from the customer’s funds into the Supply Management Activity Group-Retail (SMAG-R) account, what type of fund is created?
When the cost of an item is transferred from the customer’s funds into the Supply Management Activity Group-Retail (SMAG-R) account, what type of fund is created?
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Which is not a division within the Supply Management Activity Group-Retail (SMAG-R)?
Which is not a division within the Supply Management Activity Group-Retail (SMAG-R)?
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Which item falls under the scope of the Consolidated Sustainment Activity Group-Supply (CSAG-S)?
Which item falls under the scope of the Consolidated Sustainment Activity Group-Supply (CSAG-S)?
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The quality assurance (QA) program helps identify any area, program, or equipment and system that is not compliant with:
The quality assurance (QA) program helps identify any area, program, or equipment and system that is not compliant with:
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Which section has oversight of the self-inspection program?
Which section has oversight of the self-inspection program?
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Who selects highly experienced materiel management personnel for customer support visits?
Who selects highly experienced materiel management personnel for customer support visits?
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When the materiel management system does not process or update transactions as it should, which Air Force form is used to report the problem?
When the materiel management system does not process or update transactions as it should, which Air Force form is used to report the problem?
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Which activity within the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) supply chain management – retail (SCM-R) community is responsible for submitting, controlling, and monitoring difficulty reports?
Which activity within the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) supply chain management – retail (SCM-R) community is responsible for submitting, controlling, and monitoring difficulty reports?
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A category III difficulty report does not stop computer system processing and is corrected:
A category III difficulty report does not stop computer system processing and is corrected:
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Which analysis method do you use most often for recurring reports or for comparing statistical data with standards and norms?
Which analysis method do you use most often for recurring reports or for comparing statistical data with standards and norms?
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Which analysis method do you use most often to satisfy a one-time requirement or solve a specific problem?
Which analysis method do you use most often to satisfy a one-time requirement or solve a specific problem?
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Who works with logistics readiness squadron (LRS) quality assurance (QA) to develop local programs for solving problems identified by management?
Who works with logistics readiness squadron (LRS) quality assurance (QA) to develop local programs for solving problems identified by management?
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What section of the materiel management analysis program is tasked with assigning meaning to raw data and providing information that can be used to determine the account’s effectiveness?
What section of the materiel management analysis program is tasked with assigning meaning to raw data and providing information that can be used to determine the account’s effectiveness?
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What is used to help logistics readiness squadron (LRS) leadership know what an organization has done in the past and how it is doing at the present before directing future efforts?
What is used to help logistics readiness squadron (LRS) leadership know what an organization has done in the past and how it is doing at the present before directing future efforts?
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Which is not an example of a source document?
Which is not an example of a source document?
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Which is not required when comparing information between the document control record (DCR) and source document?
Which is not required when comparing information between the document control record (DCR) and source document?
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How often does document control perform a validation of who is authorized to receipt for classified property?
How often does document control perform a validation of who is authorized to receipt for classified property?
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What type of materiel management source documents are not placed in a permanent document file?
What type of materiel management source documents are not placed in a permanent document file?
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How long are transactions retained when documents are processed through the materiel management automated tracking system?
How long are transactions retained when documents are processed through the materiel management automated tracking system?
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When does a document become delinquent after processing the information from the document control record (DCR) document?
When does a document become delinquent after processing the information from the document control record (DCR) document?
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How often does document control hold a meeting to discuss document delinquent status?
How often does document control hold a meeting to discuss document delinquent status?
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Which materiel management register may be prepared to replace the Daily Transaction Register (D06)?
Which materiel management register may be prepared to replace the Daily Transaction Register (D06)?
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Which materiel management register lists information from the transactions stored in the daily transaction history area of the materiel management database?
Which materiel management register lists information from the transactions stored in the daily transaction history area of the materiel management database?
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The Consolidated Inventory Adjustment Document (IAD) Register (M10) must contain an entry for each adjustment transaction appearing on what two registers?
The Consolidated Inventory Adjustment Document (IAD) Register (M10) must contain an entry for each adjustment transaction appearing on what two registers?
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What is the purpose of the Shipment-Suspense Program?
What is the purpose of the Shipment-Suspense Program?
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All shipments and transfers processed through the logistics readiness squadron (LRS) produce what type of detail?
All shipments and transfers processed through the logistics readiness squadron (LRS) produce what type of detail?
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Which transaction identification code is used to update the shipment-suspense detail?
Which transaction identification code is used to update the shipment-suspense detail?
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Which listing is used to manage delinquent shipment suspense details?
Which listing is used to manage delinquent shipment suspense details?
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Which transaction identification code is used for an automated reverse-post (RVP) transaction?
Which transaction identification code is used for an automated reverse-post (RVP) transaction?
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What information is required to process an automated reverse-post (RVP) input?
What information is required to process an automated reverse-post (RVP) input?
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Who confirms an end-item is not mission capable and verifies all local resources are exhausted prior to submitting a MICAP request?
Who confirms an end-item is not mission capable and verifies all local resources are exhausted prior to submitting a MICAP request?
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Study Notes
Air Force Instruction and Career Fields
- AFI 36-2101 details classifications for military personnel including duties and career fields, not just specific to reserve forces.
- Materiel management specialists focus on several responsibilities including support to maintenance activities but don't direct career policies.
Logistics Career Broadening Program
- Aims to enhance understanding of materiel management through training and experience sharing.
- Eligibility includes technical or master sergeants with less than 9 years of service.
Wholesale Logistics and Support
- Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) provide wholesale logistics experience.
- GSA offers wholesale support to all government agencies, distinguishing it from local manufacturers.
Supply Classes
- Supply Class I refers to subsistence items, while Class III involves petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POL).
- Weapons belong to Supply Class II and ammunition to Supply Class V.
Air Force Sustainment and Supply Management
- AFSC focuses on integrating and managing maintenance/supply chain capabilities.
- The AFSC's mission is to sustain weapon system readiness to ensure operational airpower.
Reporting and Analysis in Materiel Management
- The quality assurance (QA) program identifies compliance with standards, helping to maintain system integrity.
- Various transaction identification codes (TRIC) and management notices are crucial for tracking and managing supply transactions.
Automated and Manual Document Control
- Document control helps validate transactions and manages records for classified property.
- Regular meetings are held to monitor document delinquency, enhancing operational efficiency.
Mission Capability (MICAP) Management
- MICAP management involves identifying non-mission capable items, confirming exhaustion of local resources before requisitioning.
- A MICAP report is triggered after processing requisitions related to mission capability conditions.
Transaction Management
- Key transaction codes manage supply requests and backorders, crucial for ongoing operations.
- Materiel management systems utilize issue request codes to process transactions accurately based on requirements.
Assessment Methods
- Different analytical methods, such as trend analysis and special studies, are employed to fulfill operational requirements and evaluate supply effectiveness.
- Training and customer support services play essential roles in implementing local problem-solving programs and enhancing overall service delivery.### Repair Cycle and Maintenance Management
- TRIC to end the repair cycle process: TIN
- Responsible activity for due-in from maintenance (DIFM) support: Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS)
- TRIC for updated status/location for DIFM record: DFM
- DIFM reconciliation performed using listing: D19
- Purpose of DIFM reconciliation: Ensure maintenance activities physically have all DIFM items
- Return timeline for non-inducted DIFM items to LRS: 10 duty days
- TCTO items identified on item record: Numeric Parts Preference Code (NPPC) 5
- Condition tag for modified TCTO items: DD Form 1574 (Yellow tag)
- Remarks block on DD Form 1574: TCTO number
Turn-In and Asset Management
- Code on turn-in request for DIFM item: Action taken
- Action taken code for condemned items: F
- Materiel management system checks: Due-ins after repairs
- Serviceable condition returns forwarded after "notice to stock": Appropriate storage facility
- Result of processing unserviceable turn-in for unrepairable asset: Shipment document
Time Change and Repair Cycle Support
- Time change assets replaced on: Calendar or monthly schedule
- Appointed time change manager: Materiel Management Flight Chief or equivalent
- Consequences of delayed TRN data processing: Reduced stock levels and incomplete reports for decisions
- Update prepared by repair cycle support for demand data: Turnaround
- Data source for turnaround transactions: DD Form 1348–1A
Logistics Management and Reporting
- Management notice for stock awaiting disposition: I004
- TRIC not processed after disposition instructions: SHP
- Ownership of supply point assets: LRS until use
- TRIC for loading supply point details: MSI
War Reserve and Readiness
- War Reserve Materiel (WRM) requirements monitored by: MAJCOMs
- Physical handling of WRM shipments: Bases
- BEAR system for initial aircraft squadron: Initial flightline
- MRSP assets support duration before resupply: 30 days
- RSP allocation authorization: MAJCOM
Mobility Readiness and Equipment Management
- TRIC for loading serial number for RSP: MSI
- Format for RSP data records: 1EB
- Shelf life controls for RSP assets managed by: COSIS
- TRIC for issuing MRSP assets: ISU
- Asset status flag for deployed MRSP: D
Equipment Accountability and Logistics
- Equipment requests after validation: Forwarded to AFMC SCM-R
- Selection of property custodians: Mutual agreement between EAE and commanders
- Allowance standard defines: Authorized equipment purchases and maintenance
- Equipment management focused on: High dollar value non-EAID items
- Unique identification for DOD items: Item Unique Identification (IUID)
Compliance and Inventory Management
- IUID compliance process mandated by: DOD
- Physical inventories conducted by: Floor to book method
- CFO data loaded by: Equipment Accountability Element (EAE)
- System for reporting equipment over $100,000: AFEMS
- SPRAM asset categories defined in –21 TO: Includes maintenance protection equipment### Maintenance and Safety Protection (MSP) Equipment
- Special-Purpose Recoverables Authorized Maintenance (SPRAM) enhances asset availability and efficiency.
- Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) collaborates closely with supply management entities to meet operational needs.
Transaction Identification Codes (TRIC)
- 1XA, 1WD, 1UB, 1BS: Various TRICs utilized for loading SPRAM details, important for tracking and inventory.
- DIC B7*: Indicates denial of a Redistribution Order (RDO) by item managers.
- FCA, FCB, FCC, FCD: Codes for managing obsolete or unserviceable materials.
Reporting and Reconciliation
- Reports like D04 and M10 provide oversight on organization assets and statuses, crucial for effective inventory management.
- Base weapons detail records must be reconciled monthly with the central file at Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC).
Stock Leveling and Management
- Demand Level, Repair Cycle Quantity (RCQ): Terms informed by historical data for optimal supply chain management.
- Requisition Objective (RO): Establishes stock safety levels, ensuring continuous operation despite interruptions.
- Economic Order Quantity (EOQ): Determines the most cost-effective ordering strategy based on holding and ordering costs.
Technology and Information Management
- Total Asset Visibility (TAV) enables real-time tracking of assets, enhancing operational transparency.
- Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is fundamental for asset management and inventory verification.
Materiel Management System
- R26 and R35: Programs utilized to validate and manage adjusted stock levels.
- The Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB) offers a detailed list of part numbers aiding maintenance and logistics.
Strategic Collaboration and Support
- Air Force Materiel Command Supply Chain Management-Retail works with logistics teams to fulfill inventory needs.
- Major commands are responsible for overseeing requisition priorities and managing item allocations.
Safety and Hazardous Material Management
- Use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) is crucial for identifying hazards associated with chemicals.
- Monthly reviews are mandated for identifying potentially hazardous item records lacking proper codes.
Inventory and Warehouse Management
- Scheduled validations within specific workdays ensure operational readiness and effective space utilization.
- The practice of honeycombing refers to inefficient storage that wastes space and complicates inventory management.
Disposal and Environmental Concerns
- Hazardous materials disposal is categorized to ensure compliance and safety.
- Cost liabilities for hazardous waste disposal belong to the producing organization, ensuring accountability and legal adherence.
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Test your knowledge on Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36–2101, which covers the classification of military personnel. This quiz consists of various questions designed to assess your understanding of duties and responsibilities outlined in the AFI. Perfect for students preparing for military classification exams.
