Inventory Management in Aviation

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What is the responsibility of the commanding officer regarding personal effects inventory?

Manage the actual shipment of personal effects.

Ensure the inventory of personal effects is conducted. (correct)

Supervise the distribution of personal effects.

Create a detailed log of all personal effects.

In the context of personal effects, which category does not belong?

Physically challenged (correct)

Deceased or missing

Ships lucky bag

Lost, abandoned, unclaimed

Which of the following forms is used for the inventory of personal effects?

NAVSUP FORM 20

NAVSUP FORM 30

NAVSUP FORM 25

NAVSUP FORM 29 (correct)

What is the regular percentage of hazardous material (HAZMAT) inventory required?

10% Signup and view all the answers

Which ship type is categorized as a stores/ammunition ship?

T-AKE Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following items is classified as navy issued?

Uniform items Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an advanced base during wartime?

Supplemental support to CLF Signup and view all the answers

What is the required action if personal effects are to be forwarded to the Personal Effects Distribution Center?

Prepare the original and two copies with a letter of transmittal. Signup and view all the answers

Which NAVSUP publication outlines packaging procedures for both afloat and ashore?

NAVSUP P-484 Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum recommended humidity level for storing presentation silver?

35% Signup and view all the answers

What should be done within 48 hours of discovering missing or destroyed presentation silver?

Notify NAVSUP. Signup and view all the answers

Which locations are approved for the storage of presentation silver?

NAVSUP FLC Norfolk and San Diego Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended temperature range for the storage environment of presentation silver?

68-72 degrees Fahrenheit Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the care and maintenance of presentation silver?

The custodian of presentation silver Signup and view all the answers

What is required to be worn when handling presentation silver to prevent damage?

Cotton gloves Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of quantity valid if the total inventoried is 285 and the discrepancy is 13?

95% Signup and view all the answers

Which ship type has the shortest consumable stock level for repair parts?

Submarines Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal goal for net effectiveness for COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANT ships?

85% Signup and view all the answers

Which designator indicates that material is on board and can be expected to arrive quickly?

UND A Signup and view all the answers

For the pre-expended bin items, what is the maximum unit price that may be authorized by TYCOM?

$150 Signup and view all the answers

Which measurement assesses the percentage of storeroom issues against total monthly demand?

Gross Effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeframe for conducting inventory for aircraft carriers?

Annually Signup and view all the answers

Which type of items is a DBI item NOT applicable to?

Consumables Signup and view all the answers

What is the response time for material that is not onboard with a PD of 01-08?

2 Hours Signup and view all the answers

Which allowance effectiveness is measured by carried demand as a percentage of all demand?

Allowance Effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

What is the official regulation that encompasses Postal Service standards for weight, size, and physical properties?

U.S. Postal Service Regulation Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can small shipments of small arms be made via USPS?

When it is economically advantageous to do so Signup and view all the answers

What must packages containing small arms have to indicate the nature of their contents?

No external markings Signup and view all the answers

Who must cosign parcels containing narcotics and drug abuse control items sent via USPS?

Medical Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is Military Official Mail (MOM) primarily designed for?

Providing air transportation of official stamped mail Signup and view all the answers

What transportation method is used for 'MOM' stamped mail within CONUS?

Surface transportation Signup and view all the answers

What document is typically used to ship materials within the Defense Transportation System?

Transportation Control Movement Document Signup and view all the answers

Can personally owned weapons be mailed through USPS?

No, due to postal regulations Signup and view all the answers

What conditions must be met for all items in a multi-pack when shipping?

Items must be for a single consignee under the same priority Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a TCMD is not available for shipping?

A different form may be used with essential data Signup and view all the answers

What is the required action for presentation silver valued at $90,000 or below?

Require a biennial inventory Signup and view all the answers

Who is authorized to accept gifts valued at $60,000 or less?

Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame for submitting inventory reports for presentation silver?

By 20 March each year Signup and view all the answers

How often should silver be appraised?

Every 5 years Signup and view all the answers

What must be included in the photograph of each unique item of presentation silver?

A ruler to indicate actual size Signup and view all the answers

What type of silver is classified as namesake silver?

Silver received as a gift by a ship Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to reassign presentation silver?

NAVSUP Signup and view all the answers

What is the appraisal cost of presentation silver chargeable to?

Ship's Operating Target (OPTAR) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a ship's namesake silver when the ship is decommissioned?

It is reassigned to a new ship Signup and view all the answers

What is the required action after receiving new presentation silver?

Complete an appraisal promptly Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Inventory and Auditing Procedures

0.25% non-sim inventory and total line items for location audit processing (LAP).
10% hazardous material (HAZMAT) inventory; 100% AVDLR inventory if Aviation Pack-Up Unit Kit is onboard.
Consistently conduct 10% consumables inventory.

Classification of Personal Effects

Classification includes Navy owned, Navy issued (uniform items), money, negotiable and non-negotiable items, and miscellaneous.
Categories: lost, abandoned/unclaimed, deceased or missing, mentally or physically incapacitated, unavoidable separation, and ships lucky bag.

Regulations and Forms

NAVSUP Form 29 is used for inventory of personal effects, requiring original and five copies.
Commanding Officer responsible for personal effects inventory; Supply Officer (SUPPO) oversees shipment and disposition.

Personal Effects Inventory Board

Board composition: two officers for officers, Divisional Officer (DIVO) and Leading Petty Officer (LPO) for enlisted personnel.
Forward original and copies of inventory to Personal Effects Distribution Center (PEDC) in Norfolk, VA with a letter of transmittal.

NAVSO P-3013-2, NAVSUP P-409, P-484 (multiple volumes), P-4400, P-4998, P-600, P-700 guide supply management and logistics.

Combat Logistics Force Ship Types

T-AKE: stores/ammunition ship; T-AO: replenishment oiler; T-AOE: fast combat support ship.

Stock Levels and Requirements

Average endurance levels:
- Carriers and CLF ships require 75 days of repair parts; 60 days for consumables.
- Cruisers require 75 days of repair parts; 45 days for consumables.
- Destroyers and submarines require 75 days for both repair parts and consumables.

Response Times for Material

Onboard material response times:
- Urgency of Need Designator (UND) A: 1 hour; B: 2 hours; C: 24 hours.
Material not onboard priority designators (PD) 01-08: 2 hours; 09-15: 24 hours.

Effectiveness Measurements

Gross effectiveness measures percentage of storeroom issues against total demand.
Net effectiveness evaluates storeroom issues against total demand allowance items.
Goals: 85% net effectiveness, 65% gross effectiveness for COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANT ships.

Pre-Expended Bin Items (PEB)

Low-cost items ($50 or less), inventoried for maintenance-related demand, limited to one month usage.

Scheduled Inventory Requirements

Various scheduled inventories for SIM/DBI/POS materials, including specifics for aircraft carriers and automated/non-automated processes.

Postal Service Standards and Procedures

All mailable material weighing 0-11 ounces must use first-class mail.
Priority mail for NMCS, PMCS, CASREP, SEEREP, MICAP, and critical material.
Regulations govern mailing small arms and narcotics including conditions and documentation.

Presentation Silver Regulations

Gifts valued above $60,000 can only be accepted by SECNAV; lower values by CNO, VCNO, or Commander NAVSUP.
Annual inventory is required for presentation silver valued over $90,000; biennial for under this value.

Care and Custody of Presentation Silver

Adequate protection and strict accountability required; items must be cleaned, wrapped, and stored properly.
White cotton gloves must be worn when handling to prevent damage.

Reporting and Surveys

Report lost or missing presentation silver with DD Form 200; notify NAVSUP within 48 hours of discovery.
Custodial responsibilities include maintaining records and conducting physical inventories.

Hazardous Material Management

Authorized User List (AUL) specifies personnel approved to checkout hazardous material.
Shipboard Hazardous Material List (SHML) documents all approved HAZMAT onboard U.S. vessels.

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Description

This quiz focuses on the processes and classifications involved in inventory management specifically within the aviation sector. Topics include hazardous materials, personal effects categorization, and inventory audits. Test your knowledge on handling various categories of inventory and understand regulatory requirements.