Army Property Accountability Policies
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What is the title of AR 735-5?

Property Accountability Policies

What is the most recent version of AR 735-5?

22 Aug 2013

What does FLIPL stand for?

Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss

What are the Property Accounting Requirements?

<p>All persons entrusted with Government property are responsible for its proper use, care, custody, safekeeping, and disposition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How must all Army property be accounted for?

<p>All property acquired must be accounted for continuously from acquisition until ultimate consumption or disposal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Army property in possession of contractors remains Army property.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often should inventories of personal property be conducted?

<p>Annually, or upon change of the primary hand receipt holder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does PBO stand for?

<p>Property Book Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define accountability in the context of property management.

<p>The obligation of a person to keep records of property, documents, or funds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of responsibility?

<p>The obligation of an individual to ensure Government property and funds are properly used and cared for.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of responsibilities with their definitions:

<p>Command = Ensuring care of property at a command level Supervisory = Overseeing property care by subordinates Direct = Caring for property issued to an individual Custodial = Caring for property in storage Personal = Individual obligation for all government property</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is mandatory initiation of a financial liability investigation related to?

<p>Accounting for lost, damaged, or destroyed Government property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the DD Form 200 processed through the chain of command for the individual responsible?

<p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many days must DD Form 200 be processed for active Army?

<p>75 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many days after discovery of a discrepancy must a DD Form be initiated?

<p>15 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is attached to the DD Form 200?

<p>DD Form 7531</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does NSN stand for?

<p>National Stock Number</p> Signup and view all the answers

When the approving authority waives financial liability, what happens to the DD Form 200?

<p>The original is retained, and copies are provided to individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be done with damaged property before its disposal?

<p>It cannot be disposed of until the approving authority decides it is no longer needed for investigative purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

An accountable officer is in charge of an item in writing.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who typically acts as the approving authority for financial liability investigations?

<p>Garrison commanders or senior Army officers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of culpability?

<p>The facts must show that someone violated a responsibility or duty involving the property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must happen before an individual is held financially liable?

<p>The facts must show that the individual's acts or omissions caused the loss or damage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Property Accountability Policies

  • Governed by AR 735-5, which outlines responsibilities regarding Government property.

Version Information

  • The most recent version of AR 735-5 was released on 22 Aug 2013.

Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL)

  • Defined as a process to assess financial liability for lost or damaged Government property.

Property Accounting Responsibilities

  • Individuals must ensure proper use, care, custody, and disposition of Government property.
  • No unauthorized sale, gift, loan, or disposal of Government property is permitted.
  • Issuing or receiving documentation for missing items is prohibited.

Army Property Accounting

  • All Army property must be accounted for continuously from acquisition to disposal.
  • Property is classified as expendable, durable, or nonexpendable, excluding real property.

Contractors and Army Property

  • Property in the possession of contractors remains Army property.

Inventory Protocols

  • Annual inventories are required at user level for property on records.

Key Roles

  • Property Book Officer (PBO) is responsible for overseeing property records.

Accountability and Responsibility

  • Accountability refers to record-keeping for property and funds.
  • Responsibility pertains to the proper care and management of entrusted property.

Types of Responsibilities

  • Command, Supervisory, Direct, Custodial, and Personal responsibilities are defined, each with specific obligations.

Financial Liability Investigations

  • A DD Form 200 records details regarding property loss and aids in adjusting accountability records.
  • Investigation initiation is mandatory under specific conditions, such as suspected negligence or high-value losses.

Processing Timelines

  • DD Form 200 must be processed within 75 days for active duty and 15 days after identifying discrepancies.
  • Attachments include DD Form 7531 for tracking the investigation.

Responsibilities of Officers

  • Approving authorities oversee financial liability investigations and must remain impartial, with no past responsibility for the property in question.

Conflict of Interest

  • Individuals cannot act as approvers if they were responsible for the property at the time of its loss.

Financial Liability Officer's Role

  • Appointed officers investigate property losses and recommend findings on financial liability.

Respondent Rights

  • Individuals facing liability can inspect records, submit rebuttals, and seek legal counsel.

Culpability and Proximate Cause

  • Financial liability hinges on clear demonstration of negligence or misconduct and a direct link to the loss occurrence.

Appeal Process

  • Individuals have the right to challenge financial liability decisions, limited to one request for reconsideration.

Post-Investigation Actions

  • Reopening an investigation necessitates amending rather than canceling the DD Form 200.

Liability Assessment

  • Various individuals are subject to different liability limits based on their roles and the nature of liability.

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This quiz covers the guidelines established by AR 735-5 regarding the accountability, use, and management of Government property within the Army. It explores responsibilities related to financial liability investigations and the proper disposal protocols of such property. Test your knowledge of Army property accounting rules and responsibilities.

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