Quartermaster supply catalog information letter, class 66, No. 93 Additions.-Add the following items in proper stock number sequence: Stock No. 66-C-1216 66-M-809-50 66-M-874 66-M-983-29 Description CONVEYOR, gravity, wheel, alumi- (NOTE: QM Air Item.) MACHINE, sewing, foot operated Deletions.-None. Changes. 66-M-983-30 Change "Description" to read "MACHINE, sewing, electrically operated, complete, rope tack, tent rope, "Singer" No. 17 W 15, 1 ph. Quartermaster supply catalog information letter, class 69, No. 20 (2 November 1951) Additions.—Add the following items in proper stock number sequence: Quartermaster supply catalog information letter, class 74, No. 71 Additions.—Add the following items in proper stock number sequence: Quartermaster Supply Catalog Information Letter, Class 83, No. 41 (Nov. 2, 1951) Additions. Add the following item in proper stock number sequence: Deletions.-None. 83-H-2754 Change "Description" to read "HARNESS, personnel parachute, back, type B-8, P/N 43G15001" 83-H-3775 Change "Description" to read "HARNESS, personnel parachute, troop, type T-5, P/N 42J3710" 83-P-1128 Change "Description" to read "PACK ASSEMBLY, personnel parachute, back, P/N 45K9103-1" 83-P-7010 Change "Description" to read "PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY, cargo, converted T-5 or T-7, 28 ft., 300 lbs. cap." 83-P-7015 Change "Description" to read "PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY, cargo, converted T-5 or T-7 reserve, 24 ft., 200 lbs. cap." Effective until 23 July 1952, unless sooner rescinded or superseded SUPPLY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 3. Stock Control Levels (see TM 38-400, as changed).—The stock control level represents the requisitioning objective and is equal to the maximum quantities of matériel to be maintained "on hand” and “on order" to sustain current operations. It consists of the sum of stocks represented by the operating level, safety level, and the ordering and shipping time. Based upon the prescribed number of days of supply as authorized by Annex A, stock control levels will be established quantitatively as follows: Effective until 23 July 1952, unless sooner rescinded or superseded SUPPLY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES EUCOM Circular 98 (Army), 1951, is changed as follows: Annex A is rescinded and the following substituted: ANNEX A.-Prescribed days of supply (requisitioning objective) 1 Where technical services have more than one depot stocking the same item of supply, the stock levels prescribed above for each depot will not exceed the over-all command stock control level established quantitatively by chiefs of technical services for such items of supply. Maximum authorized operating level is 30 days. Order and shipping time normally is 30 days. Stock levels will be determined by ration cycle and will in no case exceed 7 days of supply on hand at unit. Prescribed and basic loads are covered in appropriate EUCOM publications and technical directives. Class V supplies will be in rounds for each weapon or for each man, for each day, as prescribed by Ordnance and Chemical EUCOM technical directives. 7 Maximum authorized operating level is 30 days; maximum safety level is 15 days. Order and shipping time normally is 30 days. Prescribed days of supply authorized Berlin military post are covered in a separate directive and are not changed by the provisions of basic circular. Mission. To assure that the technical interest and responsibilities of OCQM EUCOM with respect to QM Class II and IV Supply at posts are fully recognized and effectively carried out. Functions. To accomplish this mission the depot stock control teams will perform the following broad functions: (1) Review and approve post control levels with the object of providing adequate and timely supply of all authorized QM Class II and IV supplies and equipment required by posts and to prevent accumulation of excess stocks at stations. (2) Interpret and assist in the practical and intended application of Department of the Army, EUCOM, and Quartermaster Depot directives and instructions which pertain to QM Class II and IV supply policy and procedures. . (3) Furnish technical assistance to installations where changes in the installation mission, fluctuations in troop strengths, or any other condition give rise to supply deficiencies or difficulties. (4) Perform any other specific supply functions which may be assigned as requested by the post. Duties. (1) Review and approval of post control levels. (2) Determine excess on stock record cards which should be declared and returned to supply channels. (3) Review units and subposts supply procedure and make comparison of equipment and supplies on hand against authorized allowances. (4) Review of Stock Record Account: Stock Records (Pertinent data) Unserviceable Property account Warehouse Section (5) Check last report of audit to determine if report reflects major deficiencies or irregularities for which corrective action should be taken and assist in clearing any deficiencies noted by auditors. (6) Quartermaster Clothing Sales Check for requisitioning procedure Report excesses Check that all items authorized for stockage are either on hand or on requisition. (7) Review and examine the possible existence of any unprocessed excess stocks in warehouses, classification and reclamation operations, salvage operations or any other activity where stocks may be physically located. (8) Report evidence of unsatisfactory depot supply to the depot for corrective action. 1. Corrections and Instruction During and After the Review of Quartermaster Operations.-Minor deficiencies in supply practice and misinterpretation of supply policies will be corrected on the spot and post personnel instructed in proper methods. Outstanding discrepancies will be brought to the attention of responsible operating officials to effect corrective action. 2. Conclusion of Visit.-Observations and recommendations will be discussed in detail with the Post S-4, Quartermaster and his accountable property officer after all activities have been reviewed. Shortcomings or deficiencies will be clearly presented together with recommendations for corrective action. These same findings will be included in a formal report prepared and submitted in conclusion of visit. It will also be discussed with the post commander if he elects to discuss it with the team. |