LOGISTICS DEFINITIONS

(DOD) Aircraft pallets, nets, tie down, and coupling devices, facilities, handling equipment, procedures, and other components designed to interface with military and civilian aircraft cargo restraint systems. Though designed for airlift, system components may have to move intermodally via surface to support geographic combatant commander objectives. See also airlift. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Use of a "999" in the Required Delivery Date (RDD) data field of a high priority requisition will ensure the requested item is sent expeditiously, normally via air. Reserved for OCONUS or units deploying within 30 days from CONUS (Source: QMC&S, Logistics Training Department)

A military operated retail activity, usually in small or remote sites, when regular direct operation exchanges cannot be provided. An AIFA is a satellite activity of an AAFES direct operation. The supported unit appoints the officer-in-charge of an AIFA, who is issued an initial fund by AAFES to purchase a beginning inventory. Money generated from sales is used to replenish the merchandise stock. (AR 710-2) DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.

The classification of items in an inventory according to importance defined in terms of criteria such as sales volume and purchase volume. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

Assumption of title to property by DA at the specified delivery point. This term corresponds, generally, to the commercial term "FOB destination." (AR 735&-5) AR 710-2, Inventory Management Supply Policy Below the Wholesale Level, 31 Oct 97, pp. 186-195.

Assumption of title to property by DA at point of shipment. This term corresponds, generally, to the commercial term "FOB origin." It does not imply that payment was made at the time title passed to the Army or does it necessarily mean that the Government, by assumption of title, forfeited the right to reject any article not conforming to contract specifications. (AR 735-5) AR 710-2, Inventory Management Supply Policy Below the Wholesale Level, 31 Oct 97, pp. 186-195.

(DOD) The obligation imposed by law or lawful order or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping accurate record of property, documents, or funds. The person having this obligation may or may not have actual possession of the property, documents, or funds. Accountability is concerned primarily with records, while responsibility is concerned primarily with custody, care, and safekeeping. See also responsibility. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Obligation to keep records of property, documents, or funds, such as identification data, gains, losses, dues-in, dues-out and balances on hand or in use. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-1, DA Pam 710-2-2, AR 735-5) AR 710-2, Inventory Management Supply Policy Below the Wholesale Level, 31 Oct 97, pp. 186-195.

An activity that maintains a formal stock record account for receipt, storage, and issue of property. AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.

Person officially appointed in writing to maintain a formal set of accounting records of property or funds. This person may or may not have physical possession of the property or funds. There are three types of supply accountable officers as defined below:

a. Transportation officer, accountable for property entrusted to him or her for shipment.
b. Stock record officer, accountable for supplies being held for issue from time of receipt until issued, shipped, or dropped from accountability.
c. Property book officer, accountable for property upon receipt and until subsequently turned in, used (consumed) for authorized purposes, or dropped from accountability. (Hand receipt holders are not considered accountable officers.) (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-1, DA Pam 710-2-2, AR 735-5) AR 710-2, Inventory Management Supply Policy Below the Wholesale Level, 31 Oct 97, pp. 186-195.

An individual required to maintain accounting, including records thereof, of property and funds, whether public or quasi-public. The accountable officer may or may not have physical possession of the property or funds. See also responsible officer. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

See force designator. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

a. The accounting transaction that corrects a book balance to agree with the quantity of the item in storage. Adjustments may result from-

(1) Physical inventory.

(2) A potential discrepancy revealed by a Materiel release denial or location survey/ reconciliation; or

(3) Erroneous capitalization or decapitalization action.

b. Excluded are adjustment transactions caused by the following:

(1) Re-identification of stock,

(2) Type of pack changes,

(3) Standard price changes,

(4) Catalog data changes,

(5) Supply condition and purpose code changes,

(6) Condemnation of materiel resulting from rebuild and surveillance programs.

c. Adjustment transactions caused by computer malfunctions, program errors, and correction of computer system time lags are not adjustments due to physical inventory. These adjustment transactions will be assigned the proper error classification code; supply system managers will monitor the occurrence rate. AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.

The placement of its organic equipment in a limited care and preservation status by a TOE or TDA unit or activity for short periods of time to reduce the need for maintenance resources or because of the nonavailability of adequate resources to maintain the equipment in an operational status. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Items of materiel which are suitable for their intended military purpose; have been type classified; are suitable for inclusion in equipment authorization documents; and are described in adopted items lists published to provide the official nomenclature source and type classification status of such items. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A code used to transmit instructions considered by the creators of requisitions to be essential to the desired supply action. Insertion of an advice code is at the discretion of the initial document creator. Advice codes are the opposite of status codes in that directional flow is reversed. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Advice Codes are used by the requisitioner to inform the supplier about exceptional data pertaining to a specific request. (Source: QMC&S, Logistics Training Dept)

An intensive management concept for critical aviation items. AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.

Delivery of personnel or cargo from aircraft in flight. Airdrops are categorized in height bands as follows:

a. Ultra low level-Ground level to 50 feet above ground level.
b. Low level-51 feet above ground level to 500 feet above ground level.
c. Medium level-501 feet above ground level to 2,500 feet above ground level (the height dividing conventional parachuting or airdrop from stabilized fall or free drop).
d. High level--2,501 feet above ground level to 12,000 feet above ground level.
e. Ultra high level-Above 12,000 feet above ground level. Explanatory note: When dropping above 5,000 feet mean sea level, consideration must be given to oxygen requirements for all personnel. Where any airdrop system overlaps two defined heights, exchange of information will be conducted on the basis of the level that is the more restrictive or dangerous.

(AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

The unloading of personnel or materiel from aircraft in flight. See also airdrop platform; air movement; free drop; free fall; high-velocity drop; low-velocity drop (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A system that provides air shipments (regardless of priority) for all Class IX, air eligible repair parts, and selected Class II materiel to certain oversea units. AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.

(DOD) A location where a patient is transferred from one ambulance to another en route to a medical treatment facility. This may be an established point in an ambulance shuttle or it may be designated independently. Also called AXP. See also medical treatment facility. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) In Army usage, the amount of ammunition estimated to be available to sustain operations of a designated force for a specified time if expenditures are controlled at that rate. It is expressed in terms of rounds per weapon per day for ammunition items fired by weapons, and in terms of units of measure per organization per day for bulk allotment ammunition items. Tactical commanders use this rate to control expenditures of ammunition during tactical operations at planned intervals. It is issued through command channels at each level. It is determined based on consideration of the required supply rates submitted by subordinate commanders and ammunition assets available. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The estimated quantity of conventional ammunition required per day to sustain operations in an active theater. It is expressed in terms of rounds per weapon per day for ammunition items fired by weapons, and in terms of other units of measure for bulk allotment ammunition items. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD, NATO) A quantity of homogeneous ammunition, identified by a unique lot number, which is manufactured, assembled, or renovated by one producer under uniform conditions and which is expected to function in a uniform manner. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A quantity of components, each of which is manufactured by one manufacturer under uniform conditions, and which is expected to function in a uniform manner. The lot is designated and identified by assignment of an ammunition lot number and preparation of an ammunition data card. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Code number that identifies a particular quantity of ammunition from one manufacturer. The number is assigned to each lot of ammunition when it is manufactured. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

The amount of ammunition expressed in terms of rounds per weapon per day for ammunition items fired by weapons, and in terms of other units of measure per day for bulk allotment ammunition items estimated to be required to sustain operations of any designated force without restriction for a specified time. Tactical commanders use this rate to state their requirements for ammunition to support planned tactical operations at specific intervals. It is submitted through command channels and is consolidated at each echelon. It is considered by each commander in determining the controlled supply rate within his command. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

See distribution point. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Material stored at predetermined locations and maintained in a state of combat readiness for issue to designated units. This does not include material reserved by NICP under purpose codes reserving material for mobilization or APS. (AR 740-1, Logistics Storage and Supply Activity Operations, 15 Jun 01)

Material configured to equip specific TOE type units upon initial deployment to a designated theater of operations. (AR 740-1, Logistics Storage and Supply Activity Operations, 15 Jun 01)

An officer designated to take final action on requests for reconsideration when the report of survey approving authority denies relief of financial responsibility to a respondent, and to act on requests for remission or cancellation of indebtedness. Appeal authority action is by authority of the Secretary of the Army. Normally, the appeal authority will be the next higher commander above the approving authority. (AR 735-5) AR 710-2, Inventory Management Supply Policy Below the Wholesale Level, 31 Oct 97, pp. 186-195.

An appointing authority is an officer or civilian designated by the approving authority with responsibility for appointing report of survey investigating officers. (AR 735-5) AR 710-2, Inventory Management Supply Policy Below the Wholesale Level, 31 Oct 97, pp. 186-195.

Authorization to make payments out of the Treasury for a designed purpose pursuant to an act of Congress. Appropriations are multiple year, current, expired, lapsed, definite, indefinite, permanent, civil, etc. See also obligation authority. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

An approving authority is an officer authorized to appoint a surveying officer and to approve reports of survey "by authority of the Secretary of the Army." (AR 735-5) AR 710-2, Inventory Management Supply Policy Below the Wholesale Level, 31 Oct 97, pp. 186-195.

A depot that stores secondary items tailored to support specific customers, missions, and/or geographical areas. AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.

The average obtained by dividing the sum of two or more quantities by the number of these quantities. As used in the pipeline analysis report, it is the average days needed to process in each of the cycle segments. AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.

(DOD) A military operated retail activity, usually in remote or forward sites, when regular direct operations exchanges cannot be provided. It is a satellite activity of an Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) direct operation. The supported unit appoints the officer-in-charge of an imprest fund activity, which is issued an initial fund by AAFES to purchase beginning inventory. Money generated from sales is used to replenish the merchandise stock. See also impress fund. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A focal point for the processing of DODAAD data within the Army. AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.

Depot located within the area of Army and designated by the Army commander, where supplies from the communications zone or from local sources are received, classified, stored, and distributed. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A consolidated working capital fund consisting of unexpended balances of cash on deposit in the Treasury or its equivalent; accounts receivable; stores of supplies, materials, and work-in- process; finished goods; and all other current and deferred assets pertaining to, or acquired in the operations of all Army installations or activities financed by the fund. The foregoing current assets are subject to all current and accrued liabilities incurred in connection with, or pertaining to such operations. The fund is applied to industrial and commercial type activities of the Army that produce and furnish goods or render services to other activities on a reimbursable basis. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

An item managed by one of the Army Materiel Command's commodity commands, which perform the full spectrum of item management responsibility from acquisition, materiel fielding, life cycle sustainment to disposition. Identified in SARSS catalog data with the first character of the RIC Source of Supply of "A", "B", or "C." See also non-Army Managed Item. (DALO-SSF Program Management Office).

A designated facility where Army uniforms, components, and insignia items are kept for sale or issue to authorized persons. (AR 700-84) AR 710-2, Inventory Management Supply Policy Below the Wholesale Level, 31 Oct 97, pp. 186-195.

A command or activity designated element which has been delegated the responsibility of maintaining that portion of the DODAAF pertinent to its functional interest, and to receive DODAAC adds, changes, and deletions from the ACSP for the purpose of keeping its portion of the DODAAF current. (Source AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95.

Part of a DOD-wide effort to detect impeding equipment component failures and determine lubricant condition through evaluation of used oil samples. (DA Pam 750-35, 1 Aug 84)

All property under DA control, except property accounted for as owned by a Non Appropriated Fund (NAF) activity. "Government property " and "Army property" are used synonymously with " property." (AR 735-5) AR 710-2, Inventory Management Supply Policy Below the Wholesale Level, 31 Oct 97, pp. 186-195.

Traditionally defined as the Army Logistics System (less Wholesale logistics). Retail level stockage generally is oriented toward attaining maximum operational readiness of support units and, therefore, is based on demand or item essentiality. Includes a variety or organizations providing field service, supply (receipt, store, issue), maintenance, and transportation of Army equipment. Installation supply and maintenance activities, direct support organizations, and General Support Units (GSUs) usually are engaged in retail level supply support. Under emerging doctrine, the differences between Army Retail and Army Wholesale logistics operations are being reduced through initiatives such as the Single Stock Fund and National Maintenance Management. See also AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-2) DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.

A means for consolidated management, financing, control and accounting for the procurement and inventories of those items of materials, supplies and equipment, the costs of which are chargeable, when issued, to a number of consuming activities. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

The Army Logistics System less Army in the field logistic and CONUS installation logistic functions; includes complete logistic support of the Army Wholesale Logistic complex to include national inventory control point, national maintenance point, depots, terminals, arsenals, and plant/factories associated with commodity command activities and of special Army activities retained under direct control of Headquarters, Department of the Army. See also Army in the field logistics; Army Logistics System; Army Wholesale Materiel. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

An Army industrial account that provides needed sources of National logistics services. It initially receives assets in the form of cash and inventory, which it then owns as capital, and is replenished through sales. It includes 4 business activities (Information Services, Depot Maintenance, Ordnance, and Supply Management, Army) and mirrors the Defense Working Capital Fund. See also DBOF. (DALO-SSF Program Management Office)

Quantity of a single line stocked on an ASL. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-2) AR 710-2, Inventory Management Supply Policy Below the Wholesale Level, 31 Oct 97, pp. 186-195.

Size of an ASL in terms of the number of different lines stocked. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-2) AR 710-2, Inventory Management Supply Policy Below the Wholesale Level, 31 Oct 97, pp. 186-195.

A general staff officer who assists the Chief of Staff of an Army field command in the coordination of those logistical functions pertaining to supply, evacuation, and hospitalization, transportation, service, and miscellaneous related subjects. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Documentation supporting debit and credit entries on accounting records from the time property is brought into the Army inventory with a source document, until the property is dropped from accountability. (AR 735-5) AR 710-2, Inventory Management Supply Policy Below the Wholesale Level, 31 Oct 97, pp. 186-195.

Equipment specified by an applicable table of allowances, table of organization and equipment, or authorized equipment modification lists, etc., as modified by movement order. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Quantity of supplies authorized in accordance with tables of allowances, tables of organization and equipment, or other appropriate authority. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

The authorized level of organization of a unit is the ratio of authorized manpower spaces to the full tables of organization and equipment structure spaces, against which a unit is authorized to requisition personnel and equipment. Authorized level of organization may be expressed in numerical and letter designated levels representing percentages of full tables of organization and equipment structure spaces (i.e., authorized level of organization 1, 2, 3, and E approximate 100 percent, 90 percent, 80 percent, and less than 80 percent), respectively. Equipment resources are specified by item for each level of organization. Inherent in the Department of the Army approved authorized level of organization for a unit is the stated distribution objective based on a programmed capability of the Army to provide assets at the designated level of personnel and equipment. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

List of authorized parts for units in each echelon of supply and maintenance as prescribed by appropriate authority (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

The quantity of items authorized to be retained before reporting excesses or requesting disposition instructions. (AR 710-2) AR 710-2, Inventory Management Supply Policy Below the Wholesale Level, 31 Oct 97, pp. 186-195.

A list of all items authorized to be stocked at a specific echelon of supply. The following are various types of authorized stockage lists: Prescribed load list; direct support unit stockage list; installation stockage list, maintenance shop stock; field Army depot stockage lists; theater authorized stockage list; national inventory control point demand stockage list; and list of items for operational projects. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A list of items that an SSA is authorized to stock on a perpetual basis. Units will normally receive a request much quicker if it is an ASL item at their SSA. ASL items have a much shorter Order Ship Time. (Source: QMC&S, Logistics Training Department)

(DOD, NATO) A suite of tools for facilitating total asset visibility (TAV) source data capture and transfer. Automated identification technology (AIT) includes a variety of devices, such as bar codes, magnetic strips, optical memory cards, radio frequency tags for marketing or "tagging" individual items, multi-packs, equipment, air pallets or containers. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

An item of supply designated by the cognizant national inventory control point for return to the designated source of supply or commercial contractor's facility for repair, when condition warrants, without recourse to individual line item disposition reporting prior to shipment. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A system by which selected supplies are automatically shipped to sustain forces for a predetermined time during military operations. This will continue until normal requisitioning capabilities are established.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573)

A program under which a contractor guarantees that all small heating fuel tanks (under 5,000 gallons) identified in the contract will not fall below "30 percent full. " During the heating season (1 October through 31 March), degree days will be used as a basis for determining frequency of deliveries necessary to assure the 30-percent-full requirement. (AR 710-2) (AR 710-2, Inventory Management Supply Policy Below the Wholesale Level, 31 Oct 97, pp. 186-195)

Equipment which supplements mission essential materiel or takes the place of such materiel should it become inoperative. (This equipment is identified by DA.) (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573)

Availability Balance Files

ABFs depict the current Stock Record Account on-hand balances, stocks due in, and stocks due out to customers or other SSAs. (Source: QMC&S, Logistics Training Department)

Average time in days, developed at a supply support activity, required to satisfy customer demands, regardless of whether the demand was for a stocked or unstocked item, or whether or not the demand was satisfied from stock on hand at the supply support activity. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-1) (AR 710-2, Inventory Management Supply Policy Below the Wholesale Level, 31 Oct 97, pp. 186-195).

Aviation Intensively Managed Item (AIMI) 

DA Pam 710-2-2, Major end items and components that are controlled by the National Item Manager because of cost, configuration, and criticality of supply. Normally associated with higher aircraft subassemblies and reparables and based on worldwide usage and mission.

A vehicle's return movement from original destination to original origin. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

(DOD) The rearward movement of personnel and materiel from an air terminal in forward-deployed areas back to a staging base (either in-theater or out) after the normal forward delivery. See also staging base. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) The quantity of an item requisitioned by ordering activities that is not immediately available for issue but is recorded as a stock commitment for future issue. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

That portion of requested stock not immediately available for issue and not passed to another source of supply for action. Record of obligation to file the backorder is known synonymously as a backorder or due out. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-1, DA Pam 710-2-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

(DOD) A base having minimum essential facilities to house, sustain, and support operations to include, if required, a stabilized runway, taxiways, and aircraft parking areas. A bare base must have a source of water that can be made potable. Other requirements to operate under bare base conditions form a necessary part of the force package deployed to the bare base. See also base. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The cargo-carrying vehicle that inland water carriers primarily use. Basic barges have open tops, but there are covered barges for both dry and liquid cargoes. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

Standard unit of measurement of liquids in petroleum pipeline and storage operations, 42 US standard gallons. (Source: AR 310-25, Dictionary of the United States Army Terms, 1998, draft)

Basic allowance for subsistence

A monetary allowance paid to all service personnel who are authorized to subsist themselves. (Source: AR 310-25, Dictionary of the United States Army Terms, 1998, draft)

A prescribed quantity of food defined by components, and monetary value, which is required to provide a nutritionally adequate diet for one person for one day. The Department of Defense Food Cost Index is used to compute the basic daily food allowance. (Source: AR 310-25, Dictionary of the United States Army Terms, 1998, draft)

Those essential ancillary items required to operate the equipment and to enable it to perform the mission and function for which it was designed or intended. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD, NATO) The quantity of supplies required to be on hand within, and which can be moved by, a unit or formation. It is expressed according to the wartime organization of the unit or formation and maintained at the prescribed levels. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Supplies kept by using units for use in combat (for other than ammunition). The quantity of each item of supply in a basic load is related to the number of days in combat the unit may be sustained without resupply. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-1) (For ammunition, see JCS Pub 1 and AR 310-25.) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

Ration to be used for civilian supply and stated in terms of calories and nutritional distribution that are necessary to provide a minimum standard of health. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) Authority which prescribes the number of items to be issued to an individual, a unit, a military organization, or for a unit piece of equipment. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A wartime procedure to rapidly return disabled equipment to operational condition by expediently repairing, bypassing, or jury-rigging components to restore the minimum essential systems required for the support of a specific combat mission or to enable the equipment to self-recover. (DA Pam 750-35, 1 Aug 84)

Consumable class 2, 3 (packaged), 4, and 9 supplies used by maintenance personnel at an unpredictable rate. Bench stocks are authorized for support level maintenance activities, including aviation unit maintenance activities. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

The acknowledgment of the receipt of goods for movement by the carrier and the contract for the movement. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Includes Government bills of lading issued by the Army (as defined in AR 55-355) and commercial bills of lading for transportation services administered by the Army. (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

A type of warehousing in which companies place goods in storage without paying taxes or tariffs. The warehouse manager bonds himself or herself to the tax or tariff collecting agency to ensure payment of the taxes before the warehouse releases the goods. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996)

The separation of a consolidated bulk load into smaller individual shipments for delivery to the ultimate consignee. The freight may be moved intact inside the trailer, or it may be interchanged and rehandled to connecting carriers. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996))

(DOD) Any commodity that, because of its weight, dimensions, or non-compatibility with other cargo, must be shipped by mode other than MILVAN or SEAVAN. See also break-bulk ship; cargo. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A transshipping activity to which multiple shipment units may be consigned for further distribution within the transportation system. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A transshipping activity that receives unitized shipments and distributes them or has them picked up by the ultimate consignee. (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573)

(DOD) A ship with conventional holds for stowage of breakbulk cargo, below or above deck, and equipped with cargo-handling gear. Ships also may be capable of carrying a limited number of containers, above or below deck. See also breakbulk cargo. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

An intermediary between the shipper and the carrier. The broker arranges transportation for shippers and secures loads for carriers. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

Stocks held in the vicinity of a movement agency, to ensure rapid dispatch, cater for unforeseen urgent demands, or overcome delays in obtaining stocks from normal sources. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) That which is generally shipped in volume where the transportation conveyance is the only external container; such as liquids, ore, or grain. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

An issue of bulk fuel into a transportation vehicle or storage tank that will subsequently be issued to a consuming end item of equipment. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

Stowage of supplies so as to utilize the entire carrying capacity of a ship, disregarding segregation of cargoes either by class, service, or commodity. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD, NATO) A liquid petroleum product transported by various means and stored in tanks or containers having an individual fill capacity greater than 250 liters. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) 1. Storage in a warehouse of supplies and equipment in large quantities, usually in original containers, as distinguished from bin storage. 2. Storage of liquids, such as petroleum products in tanks, as distinguished from drum or packaged storage. See also bin storage; storage. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Fuel oil carried on steamships for their own boilers. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

The process of planning, implementing and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption for the purpose of conforming to customer requirements. Note that this definition includes inbound, outbound, internal and external movements. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

(DOD) In evasion and recovery operations, source of subsistence and supplies, typically containing items such as food, water, medical items, and/or communications equipment, packaged to prevent damage from exposure and hidden in isolated locations by such methods as burial, concealment, and/or submersion, to support evaders in current or future operations. See also evader; evasion; evasion and recovery; recovery; recovery operations; concealment. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A total or partial stopping of supply requested of and confirmed by the supplier. (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573)

An area where uneconomically repairable or disposable end items and components are collected and held for controlled cannibalization. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A table showing capacity of a bulk storage tank. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

Personal property of a capital nature classified nonexpendable in an Army supply manual, or that would be so classified if included in an Army supply manual or catalog. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

Property that has all or most of the following characteristics:
a. Does not lose its identity when used for its intended purpose.
b. Has an acquisition cost of $1,000 or more.
c. Has a useful life of more than 2 years when used for intended purpose.
d. Normally is an investment-type item capitalized in the accounting records. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

The assumption of in-place stock accountability by a gaining item manager of assets located at a storage site during logistical reassignment. (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573)

A program whereby supplies and equipment in storage are preserved in a serviceable condition through inspection and action taken to correct any forms of deterioration and to restore the supplies to ready for issue condition. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A rotating system of layers of bins and/or drawers that can store many small items using relatively little floor space. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

A common carrier is liable for all shipment loss, damage and delay with the exception of that caused by act of God, act of a public enemy, act of a public authority, act of the shipper and the goods' inherent nature. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

An investigation of variances in transactions. The investigation consists of a complete review of all transactions since the last inventory or last reconciliation between custodial and inventory control point (ICP) accountable records. Hard copy supporting documentation, catalog changes, shipment discrepancies, and unposted or rejected documentation also are reviewed. The purpose of causative research is to assign a cause to a variance so that corrective action may be taken. Causative research ends when the cause of the variance has been determined; or when, after review of transactions back to the last inventory or reconciliation, no conclusive findings were possible. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-1, DA Pam 710- 2-2, AR 735-5)( DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

An activity designated by each MACOM to provide CBS-X field support for a specified supply support area or for a specified command. Central collection activities may be located at division, installation, Corps or subordinate MACOM level. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

The DOD activity that provides data processing support for DOD activities and service or agency CPP. It collects, processes, and distributes all intransit data transactions and tape records prescribed in chapter 10, MILSTAMP. (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573)

The Army central repository of all demands generated by the organizational level. CDDB provides data and analysis to Armywide commanders on end item repair parts consumption, task force tailoring of logistical support data, and secondary item applications. to specific end items. CDDB is built from individual requests for issue from the organizational level reformatted by the retail automated systems into the DIC BAH and transmitted to the LCA. (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573)

The service or agency data processing point that collects and processes MILSTRIP and MILSTAMP source documents described herein for preparing and submitting MILSTEP reports to OASD (Comptroller). The U.S. Army Systems Integration and Management Activity (SIMA), Chambersburg, PA, is the Army (CPP.)  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573)

An activity at a CONUS installation responsible for receiving shipments, processing prescribed documentation, and distributing materiel. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Actual Location where containers with cargo must be sorted before transshipment to the appropriate supply support activity or owning unit. Single consignee cargo and ammunition will not pass through the centralized receiving and shipment point. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A focal point for the processing of DODAAD data within a participating military service or agency. (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573)

Written documentation by a competent authority that the item has been proven to provide accurate measurements. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

An operation performed by a receiving clerk, normally under supervision of the transportation officer or receiving property officer. Includes removing items from a carrier's vehicle and conducting a visual inspection to decide the condition of packages and loose pieces in a shipment. Checking-in may be performed under other supervision, or at a later time, because of emergency conditions; however, it will not be confused with the "storage" operation. Storage operation involves opening undamaged packages after delivery to a customer, user, or warehouse. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

A wedge, usually made of hard rubber or steel that is firmly placed under the wheel of a trailer, truck or boxcar to stop it from rolling. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

Divides supplies and equipment into ten (10) meaningful major categories of materiel, within which items are easily identified to each particular class; establishes a common supply terminology; provides an improved management tool for logistics planning and operations; and enhances communications between the Military/Department of Defense services and unilaterally within the Army. Classes of supply are depicted by roman numerals. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

An Army activity that issues fuel in either bulk and/or retail modes. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

The complete mail, freight and billing address, which includes the activity designator or name of each DOD or other U.S. Government organization, or contractor, assigned a DOD activity address code.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573)

A facility normally located at an installation that serves as a reception station for new soldiers being processed for training in the Active Army. (AR 700-84) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

An alternate system for furnishing items or initial clothing and replacements at Government expense. Replacement is done by exchange of unserviceable garments for serviceable garments. (AR 700-84) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

Alteration and replacement by purchase of personal uniform clothing by the individual. (AR 700-84) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

A system for furnishing the individual soldier an initial clothing allowance on an item basis. (AR 700-84) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

A person designated by the local exchange manager to be responsible for store supervision and store operation. This definition does not include the Berlin clothing store or contractor-operated stores. (AR 700-84) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

Material that requires protection in the interest of national security. (AR 740-1, Logistics Storage and Supply Activity Operations, 15 Jun 01)

(DOD, NATO) The arrangement of personnel and the stowage of equipment and supplies in a manner designed to conform to the anticipated tactical operation of the organization embarked. Each individual item is stowed so that it can be unloaded at the required time. See also loading. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

AMC major subordinate command or activity that performs life cycle management functions, including item management and logistic support for specific commodity groups. (AR 750-10, Army Modification Program, 8 Sep 00)

(DOD) Synonymous with operational readiness, with respect to missions or functions performed in combat. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) The essential capabilities, functions, activities, and tasks necessary to sustain all elements of operating forces in theater at all levels of war. Within the national and theater logistic systems, it includes but is not limited to that support rendered by service forces in ensuring the aspects of supply, maintenance, transportation, health services, and other services required by aviation and ground combat troops to permit those units to accomplish their missions in combat. Combat service support encompasses those activities at all levels of war that produce sustainment to all operating forces on the battlefield. Also called CSS. See also logistics; support. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The relative combustibility of materials in storage is defined as follows:
a. Hazardous: Materials which, either by themselves or in combination with their packaging, are highly susceptible to ignition and will contribute to the intensity and rapid spread of fire.
b. Moderate: Materials and their packaging, both of which will contribute fuel to fire.
c. Low: Materials which, in themselves, will not normally ignite, but which in combination with their packaging, will contribute fuel to fire. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

The obligation of a commander to ensure that all Government property within his or her command is properly used and cared for, and that proper custody and safekeeping of Government property are provided. Command responsibility is inherent in command and cannot be delegated. It is evidenced by assignment to command at any level and includes:
a. Ensuring the security of all property of the command, whether in use or in storage.
b. Observing subordinates to ensure that their activities contribute to the proper custody, care, use, and safekeeping of all property within the command.
c. Enforcing all security, safety, and accounting requirements.
d. Taking administrative or disciplinary measures when necessary. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

A list of items, prepared by a MACOM, to be removed from an end item put in a cannibalization point. (DA Pam 710-2-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

Used by AMC to automate and integrate National logistics. One of the world's largest integrated business systems, with over 525 separate sub-systems and 5,000 programs. Integrates AMC's business processes of provisioning, cataloging, requirements determination, procurement, maintenance planning, inventory control, financial management, and Security Assistance.

Any repair, overhaul, modification, or reconditioning done under contract by commercial organizations. It is for weapon systems, equipment, or components. ( AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573)

A for-hire carrier that holds itself out to serve the general public at reasonable rates and without discrimination. To operate, the carrier must secure a certificate of public convenience and necessity. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996 glossary))

An authorization document for items of materiel required for common usage by individuals and/or by table of organization and equipment, table of distribution and allowances, or joint table of allowances units and activities Armywide, to include the Reserve components. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD, NATO) Rear part of theater of operations (behind but contiguous to the combat zone) which contains the lines of communications, establishments for supply and evacuation, and other agencies required for the immediate support and maintenance of the field forces. See also combat zone; rear area. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A combination of parts mounted together during manufacturing, that may be bested, replaced as a unit, or repaired (for example, starter, generator fuel pump, and printed circuit board). The term "module" is normally associated with electronic equipment . (DA Pam 750-35, 1 Aug 84)

Items identified in technical publications (such as technical manuals) as part of an end item. (Items troop installed or separately authorized, and special tools and test and support equipment are not components.

a. Components of end items.

b. Components of assemblages. Items identified in a supply catalog component listing (SC/CL) as part of a sets, kits, and outfits (SKO), or other assemblage. (DA Pam 710-2-1, Using Unit Supply System (Manual Procedures), 31 Dec 97, Glossary, pp. 226-228)

An order issued by an AA to an assembly depot to use or recover component items to or from existing assemblages. This also includes applying BII to a major end item to complete it before issue. (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573)

An end item assigned to a supporting service that is incorporated in an end item assigned to an issuing service. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Spare/repair parts identified in technical publications, e.g., technical manuals, that make up the sum total of the end item. (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573)

Shortage in or damage to the contents of an original container or package detected after delivery. This damage or shortage is contrasted with visible damages or shortages in the number of packages involved, readily noticeable at time of delivery. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

(DOD) A verbal or graphic statement, in a broad outline, of how a commander intends to support and integrate with a concept of operations in an operation or campaign. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A one-position, alphabetic character used to classify materiel to identify the degree of serviceability, condition, and completeness in terms of readiness for issue and use or to identify actions underway to change the status of materiel. See also serviceability standards. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

The receiving agency, unit, depot or person to whom the cargo is addressed or consigned, as indicated by the appropriate shipping document. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Consignor

The agency from which shipment is made. Consignors may be depots, installations, bases, supply points, holding areas, units, contractors or other agencies. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

An activity designated to receive, accumulate, assemble and containerize or palletize cargo for onward movement to an oversea destination. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A special classification for use in program expense accounting activities that encompass nonexpendable supplies valued at less than $200 per item and all expendable supplies. This classification will not be construed to alter existing requirement for maintenance of station property book records of nonexpendable supplies. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

An element of a command organization or unit designated to visit another organization for the purpose of providing service or intelligence; for example, detachment from a maintenance company sent forward to deliver supplies and/or make repairs on ordnance materiel of units needing assistance.

Any person authorized by virtue of his position or by appointment in accordance with procedures prescribed in the Defense Acquisition Regulation to enter into and administer contracts and make determinations and findings with respect thereto, or with any part of such authority. The term also includes the authorized representative of the contracting officer acting within the limits of his authority.

Term applied to a manufacturing facility owned and operated by a private contractor performing a service, under contract, for the Government.

Removal of serviceable parts, components, and assemblies from unserviceable, but economically repairable equipment and their immediate reuse in restoring a like item of equipment to a combat mission capable condition. (DA Pam 750-35, 1Aug 84)

The receiving agency, unit, depot or person to whom the cargo is addressed or consigned, as indicated by the appropriate shipping document. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

The receiver of a freight shipment, usually the buyer. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

The sender of a freight shipment, usually the seller. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

Consignor (A)

The agency from which shipment is made. Consignors may be depots, installations, bases, supply points, holding areas, units, contractors or other agencies. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Collecting smaller shipments to form a larger quantity in order to realize lower transportation rates. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

An activity designated to receive, accumulate, assemble and containerize or palletize cargo for onward movement to an oversea destination. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A container other than CONEX (container express) designed to be handled with normal materials handling equipment and used to consolidate more than one line item into a single shipping container to one destination. See also CONEX (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A special classification for use in program expense accounting activities, which encompass nonexpendable supplies, valued at less than $200 per item and all expendable supplies. This classification will not be construed to alter existing requirement for maintenance of station property book records of nonexpendable supplies. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Supplies consumed in use, such as ammunition, fuel, cleaning and preserving materials, surgical dressings, and drugs, or supplies that lose their separate identity in use, such as repair parts and building materials. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

See expendable supplies and material. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) That part of logistics concerning reception of the initial product, storage, inspection, distribution, transport, maintenance (including repair and the serviceability), and disposal of materiel, and the provision of support and services. In consequence, consumer logistics includes: materiel requirements determination, follow-on support, stock control, provision or construction of facilities (excluding any materiel element and those facilities needed to support production logistics activities), movement control, codification, reliability and defect reporting, storage, transport and handling safety standards, and related training. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Marc 94)

(DOD, NATO) The average quantity of an item consumed or expended during a given time interval, expressed in quantities by the most appropriate unit of measurement per applicable stated basis. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) An article of transport equipment that meets American National Standards Institute/International Organization for Standardization standards designed to be transported by various modes of transportation; designed to facilitate and optimize the carriage of goods by one or more modes of transportation without intermediate handling of the contents and equipped with features permitting its ready handling and transfer from one mode to another. Containers may be fully enclosed with one or more doors, open top, refrigerated, tank, open rack, gondola, flatrack, and other designs. See also containerization. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) Items of materials handling equipment required to specifically receive, maneuver, and dispatch International Organization for Standardization containers. Also called CHE. See also materials handling equipment. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The placement of cargo in an article of transport equipment designed to facilitate and optimize the carriage of goods by one or more modes of transportation without intermediate handling of contents from point of shipment to final destination. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) The use of containers to unitize cargo for transportation, supply and storage. Containerization incorporates supply, transportation, packaging, storage and security together with visibility of container and its contents into a distribution system from source to user. See also cargo. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Distillates and residuals of the petroleum refining process that have been contaminated before or during a usage period and can no longer satisfy the specifications of the original intended use. Included in this category are gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuels, motor oils, and greases. Although not a petroleum-derived product, degreasing solvents are included in the broader sense because of the parallel methods of handling recovery, recycling, and final disposal. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

An Army-wide equipment control data base which uses supply transactions or property book forms that change equipment balances in order to provide on-hand equipment positions for SB 700-20 items as reportable item control code (RICC 2 for active Army, USAR, and ARNG units and activities). (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276)

A system used to reduce customer inventories and improve service usually to large customers. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

(DOD) A US military officer or civilian employee who has a valid appointment as a contracting officer under the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The individual has the authority to enter into and administer contracts and determinations and findings about such contracts. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A person who is currently a contracting officer with authority to enter into and administer contracts. The person may be a contracting officer either by virtue of position or by appointment under procedures prescribed by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR). This person may make determinations and findings for contracts or for any part of such authority. In the ARNG, a contracting officer is the USPFO, or an ARNG technician who has been appointed as contracting officer by the CNGB with authority to enter into and administer contracts. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276).

CCIs are described as secure telecommunications or information handling equipment, associated cryptographic components, or other hardware items that perform a critical COMSEC function. Items so designated are unclassified but controlled and will bear the designation "controlled cryptographic item" or "CCI." (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Items with characteristics requiring special identification accounting, security, or

handling to ensure their safeguard. These items, in order of degree of control normally exercised, are as follows:

a. Classified item. Materiel requiring a protection in the interest of national security.
b. Sensitive item. Materiel requiring a high degree of protection and control because of statutory requirements or regulations; high-value, highly technical, or hazardous items; and small arms, ammunition, explosives, and demolition materiel. (See controlled inventory item codes (CIIC) "1-6," "7," "8," "9," "$," "N," "P," "Q," "R," and "Y" (night vision devices and navigation systems (GPS)) in the AMDF as explained by AR 708-1.) (AR 735-5)
c. Pilferable item. Materiel having ready resale value or civilian application to personal possession and, therefore, especially subject to theft. Examples are binoculars, projectors, cigarettes, pagers, handheld two-way radios, cameras, tapes, or recorders. (See CIIC codes in the AMDF as explained by AR 708-1.) (AR 710-2, AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Items that are designated as having characteristics which require they be identified, accounted for, secured or handled in a special manner to insure their safeguard. Controlled inventory items, in order of degree of control normally exercised are as follows: Sensitive item, classified item, and pilferage item. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

The number of days from the "date shipped" until the date of receipt by the CONUS requisitioning installation, or by the Port of Embarkation (POE) for overseas requisitions. (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

(DOD) 1. A contract that provides for payment to the contractor of allowable costs, to the extent prescribed in the contract, incurred in performance of the contract. 2. A cost-reimbursement type contract under which the contractor receives no fee. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) A cost reimbursement type contract that provides for the payment of a fixed fee to the contractor. The fixed fee, once negotiated, does not vary with actual cost but may be adjusted as a result of any subsequent changes in the scope of work or services to be performed under the contract. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) A cost reimbursement type contract under which the contractor receives no fee but is reimbursed only for an agreed portion of its allowable costs. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A materials handling device that moves freight from one warehouse area to another. Roller conveyors utilize gravity, whereas belt conveyors use motors. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

(DOD) An essential item that is in short supply or expected to be in short supply for an extended period. See also critical supplies and materials; regulated item. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD, NATO) Those supplies vital to the support of operations, which owing to various causes are in short supply or are expected to be in short supply. See also critical item; regulated item (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The movement of goods directly from receiving dock to shipping dock to eliminate storage expense. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

(DOD) Weight of a ground vehicle including fuel, lubricants, coolant and on-vehicle materiel, excluding cargo and operating personnel. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A record maintained by the storage activity reflecting standard catalog data; owner/manager identification code; and may include lot/ serial number and/or on hand quantity by supply condition code; for controlling assets in storage and aiding in inventory. (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

The responsibility of a storage activity, depot, or agent, which is not the designated single manager, to maintain proper custody, care, safekeeping, receipt, issue, and balance data for stored DOD wholesale materiel.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

An inventory system where counts are performed continuously, often eliminating the need for an annual overall inventory. It is usually set up so that A items are counted regularly (i.e., every month), B items are counted semi-regularly (every quarter or six months) and C items are counted perhaps only once a year. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

An item which has a high rate of demand during the same period in each cycle. Comparable to an item which experiences seasonal demand. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A condition that impairs either value or use of an article; may occur in varying degrees. Property may be damaged in appearance or in expected useful life without rendering it unserviceable or less useful. Damage also shows partial unserviceability. Usually implies that damage is the result of some act or omission. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

The Julian date when the materiel has been picked, packed, marked, and made available to the consignor transportation officer for movement. This date marks-

a. The end of the supply source processing time segment.

b. The beginning of the transportation hold and CONUS intransit processing time segment of UMMIPS. (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

The Julian date the shipment is offered to the consignee transportation officer regardless of discrepancies in the materiel received.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

For all items required to be marked with date packed, the date packed will be that date on which the product was packaged in the unit container, regardless of dates of packing, shipping, or additional processing.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

This term applies to two different dates. It is applicable to the date the manufacturer packed the product or to the expiration date assigned by the manufacturer. The "date of pack" is applicable to both Troop Issue specification items, Brand Name Resale Items, and both chill and freeze items. The "date of expiration" is applicable to open dated Brand Name Resale chill items.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

The Julian date the initial wholesale supply source receives the requisition (e.g., ICP that maintains any asset availability records to fill materiel demands or order other supplies).  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

The Julian date in the MILSTRIP document number.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

The Julian date on which shipment is delivered to the carrier. This date is the same as that used on the GBL and the MILSTRIP materiel release receipt confirmation (DD For 1348-1).  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

See one day's supply. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) To remove a vehicle or piece of equipment from operation or use for one of the following reasons: 

a. is inoperative due to damage, malfunctioning, or necessary repairs. The term does not include items temporarily removed from use by reason of routine maintenance, and repairs that do not affect the combat capability of the item; 

b. is unsafe; and 

c. would be damaged by further use. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The act of removing an item of equipment from operation or use because it is inoperative due to damage or malfunction, is in need of repairs, is unsafe, or would be damaged by further use. (AR 750-10, Army Modification Program, 8 Sep 00)

(DOD) The unloading of troops, equipment, or supplies from a ship or aircraft. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The transfer of in-place stock accountability by a losing item manager of assets located at a storage site during logistical reassignment.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

A fault or problem that causes equipment to malfunction. Faults that make the equipment not mission capable (NMC) are deficiencies. (DA Pam 750-35, 1 Aug 84)

(DOD) A revolving industrial fund concept for a large number of Defense support functions, including transportation. Utilizes business-like cost accounting to determine total cost of a business activity. Defense Business Operations Fund-Transportation is comprised of those Defense Business Operations Fund accounts assigned by the Office of the Secretary of Defense for USCINCTRANS control. Also called DBOF. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Military or commercial bulk fuel terminals that will receive, store, and issue DLA-owned products. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A primary level field activity of DLA responsible for providing services to DOD components (as set forth in DLAM 4215.1 (AR 700-43). (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

An item shipped, as it applies to the Pipeline Performance Analysis Reports (Formats 1A and 11)), that was not ordered from depot or storage site on hand stocks during the first pass against stock availability records. These shipments include all issues caused by back orders against stock replenishment (MILSTRIP status codes BB and BC).  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

Requisitions, modified requisitions, passing orders, and referral orders.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

The charge a railroad assesses for a shipper or receiver holding a car beyond the free time the railroad allows for loading (twenty-four hours) or unloading (forty-eight hours). (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

An eight-character code assigned for identification of ammunition items in FSG 13. (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

(DOD) All Department of Defense (DOD)-owned, leased, controlled 20- or 40-foot intermodal International Organization for Standardization containers and flatracks, supporting equipment such as generator sets and chassis, container handling equipment, information systems, and other infrastructure that supports DOD transportation and logistics operations, including commercially provided transportation services. This also includes 463L pallets, nets, and tie down equipment as integral components of the DOD Intermodal Container System. Size and configuration of the common-use portion of the DOD container system controlled by US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), will be determined by USTRANSCOM based on established requirements and availability of commercially owned containers and equipment. USTRANSCOM will lease or procure additional containers as required to augment the DOD container system. See also container handling equipment; containerization; International Organization for Standardization. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) 1. supply--An activity for the receipt, classification, storage, accounting, issue, maintenance, procurement, manufacture, assembly, research, salvage, or disposal of material. 2. personnel--An activity for the reception, processing, training, assignment, and forwarding of personnel replacements. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

An activity physically separated from the parent depot, which performs one or more wholesale supply or maintenance functions in support of the depot mission. It may be a separate installation or be located at another installation. (AR 740-1, Logistics Storage and Supply Activity Operations, 15 Jun 01)

(DOD) That maintenance performed on materiel requiring major overhaul or a complete rebuild of parts, assemblies, subassemblies, and end-items, including the manufacture of parts, modifications, testing, and reclamation as required. Depot maintenance serves to support lower categories of maintenance by providing technical assistance and performing that maintenance beyond their responsibility. Depot maintenance provides stocks of serviceable equipment by using more extensive facilities for repair than are available in lower level maintenance activities. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

An existing maintenance serviceability standard for organic depot level reparables that prescribes the scope of work to be performed, types and kinds of materiel to be used, and quality of workmanship. The DMWR also addresses repair methods; procedures and techniques; modification requirements; performance parameters, and quality assurance discipline. See National Maintenance Work Requirement. (DALO-SSF Program Management Office)

Destruction

Action or omission that renders property completely useless. Damage to the point of complete loss of identity or beyond the prospect of future restoration is considered to be "destruction." Animals killed for various reasons are said to be "destroyed." (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Method of accounting that requires each transaction to be separately recorded and uniquely identified by a voucher or document number in the records, including adjustment of balances each time. Opposite of summary accounting, whereby several transactions may be shown as one without any unique identification. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-2, AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

The charge a motor carrier assesses when a shipper or receiver holds a truck or trailer beyond the free time the carrier allows for loading or unloading. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

Developmental line item number (ZLIN)
A temporary number assigned by AMC catalog data activity for planning purposes to a developmental or nondevelopmental item before TC and replacement with a standard line item number (AR 708-1 and AR 70-1).

Obligation of a person to ensure that all Government property for which he or she has receipted for, is properly used and cared for, and that proper custody and safekeeping are provided. Direct responsibility results from assignment as an accountable officer, receipt of formal written delegation, or acceptance of the property on hand receipt from an accountable officer. Commanders and/or supervisors will determine and assign in writing the individuals who will have direct responsibility for property. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) A mission requiring a force to support another specific force and authorizing it to answer directly to the supported force's request for assistance. Also called DS. See also close support; general support; mission; mutual support; support. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

An integrated supply and maintenance transaction wherein an unserviceable secondary item is turned into supply, a replacement is issued, and the unserviceable is job ordered to DS maintenance for repair and return to the owning SSA. The RX system expedites the exchange of designed items on a "one for one" basis using DA Form 2765-1. DS/RX operations are performed at echelons below corps. (DALO-SSF Program Management Office)

The Army's standard supply distribution system for selected classes of supply. The DSS allows direct delivery of shipments from CONUS area oriented depots (AODs) to overseas and CONUS supply support activities (SSAs).  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

A transaction for the amount of an item requisitioned by ordering activities that is not immediately available for issue. However, it is processed for purchase and direct delivery by vendor to ordering activities. A requisition will be considered for vendor delivery when stock is not available, and the item is to be processed for direct delivery.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

Disagreement between quantities or condition of property on hand and that required to be on hand, as shown by an accountability record of the property. It is usually a disagreement between quantities or condition of property actually received in a shipment and that recorded on the shipping document. This type of discrepancy generally is referred to as a "discrepancy incident to shipment." Another form of discrepancy occurs when a disagreement exists between a stock record balance and the result of a physical count or inventory.

a. Shipping-type (item) discrepancy. A variation in quantity or condition of goods received from that shown on the authorized (supply) shipping document; for example, DD Form 1348-1A or DD Form 1348-2. A shipping-type (item) shortage or overage is not evident on delivery; it is discovered when the article of freight as described on the transportation document is opened and the contents do not agree with the supply shipping documents.
b. Inconsequential transportation discrepancies. Loss and damage claims of $50 or less. Formal documents are not required, nor are claims filed against carriers in amounts of $50 or less. Exceptions are narcotics, drugs, and sensitive and classified materiel.
c. Report of survey discrepancies in shipment. Procedure and proper forms required to adjust property accountability and determine liability for discrepancies in shipment as defined above.
(1) SF 361 (Transportation Discrepancy Report (TDR)). A multiple-use form to report, investigate, and process discrepancies in shipments involving loss or damage and to report other transportation-type discrepancies. SF 361 is authorized for use as a report of survey to support claims against carriers and contractors or vendors, including adjustment of inventory and financial accounting records, as proper, when dollar value involved is $50 or more.
(2) SF 364 (Report of Discrepancy (ROD)). When negligence is suspected, the ROD is used as an exhibit to a report of survey to report and adjust supply discrepancies. (See AR 735-5, fig 16-2, for an example of how an ROD condition could develop into a report of survey condition.)
d. Transportation-type discrepancy in shipment. A carrier (common or contract) may fail to deliver to a consignee, in the condition originally billed, all of the packages or loose pieces of property listed on the Government Bill of Lading (GBL) or other transportation documents (for example, commercial bill of lading, manifest, load list, freight warrant). The shortage, overage, or damage is termed a transportation-type discrepancy. Transportation-type discrepancies reportable on SF 361 (TDR) may be the fault of the carrier, shipper, vendor, or contractor, container consolidation point, or transshipping activities. Overages and shortages within commercial or Government-owned (or leased) shipping containers (SEAVANs), military-owned demountable containers (MILVANs), MSCVANs, roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) trailers, or container expresses (CONEXs) with seals intact, missing, or broken are included in this term. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Potential or actual physical inventory adjustment that exceeds established dollar value limits or which is applicable to a controlled inventory item. (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

All practices and actions associated with removing materiel from an organization's inventory and accountability. The materiel is normally considered as having expended its usefulness to the organization. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

DM is a vision to Define, Measure and Improve the Army�s logistics processes to enhance readiness through the rapid adoption of joint logistics practices. The mission of the Distribution Management Team is to investigate, report and implement joint logistics best practices to optimize end-to-end distribution from the national level through the last tactical mile across multiple classes of supply.

(DOD) That complex of facilities, installations, methods, and procedures designed to receive, store, maintain, distribute, and control the flow of military materiel between the point of receipt into the military system and the point of issue to using activities and units. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The procedures used by facilities and installation to receive, store, maintain, distribute, and control the flow of materiel between the point of-

a. Receipt into a military supply system, and

b. Issue to a post, camp, station, base or equivalent. (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

A distinctive six-position alphanumeric code assigned to identify specific units, activities, or organizations. The first position designates the military service or other Government element of ownership or sponsorship. The remaining five positions are assigned in accordance with the Central Service Point (CSP) of the participating service or agency. (Source: AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573)

DOD Activity Address Code (DODAAC)

It is a six-digit alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity or organization that has the authority to requisition and or receive materiel. It supports the Defense transportation Payment Program. The first digit is a service code (e.g., N represents the Navy), so many folks think of it as being a five digit Activity Address Code...There can be up to three distinct addresses associated with each DODAAC: The TAC1 (mailing address), TAC2 (the ship to, freight address), and the TAC3 (the billing address). (Source: Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, www.warfighter.net)

A directory of DOD activity address codes and corresponding organization addresses to which materiel, documentation, or billing is directed under the Military Standard Logistics Data Systems.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

A machine-processable Me containing the activity address code and clear-text address of activities under the purview of the DODAAD system.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

Used in Stock Record Accounts (SRAs), this method of accounting expresses credit and debit (loss and gain, respectively) entries in terms of extended dollar worth, rather than in terms of quantities of items. May be performed in either detailed or summary manner. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Are limits established in the parameters of the supply automation system which, when exceeded, cause a requisition to be blocked until a manager reviews, approves, and then re-inputs the requisition into the automated supply requisitioning channels. Dollar Threshold limits ensure that excessive quantities or expensive items are not mistakenly ordered. (Source: QMC&S, Logistics Training Dept)

An item of Army property coded with an ARC of 'D' in the AMDF. Durable items do not require property book accountability after issue from the stock record account, but do require hand receipt control when issued to the user. Commercial and fabricated items similar to items coded 'D' in the AMDF are considered durable items. Note: This category consists of selected hand tools with a unit price greater than $5.  (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-1, DA Pam 710-2-2, AR 735-5). (DA Pam 710-2-1, Using Unit Supply System (Manual Procedures), 31 Dec 97, Glossary, pp. 226-228)

(DOD) Quantities of materiel scheduled to be received from vendors, repair facilities, assembly operation, interdepot transfers, and other sources. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) A day, relative to C-day, that is specified by a planner as the earliest date when a unit, a resupply shipment, or replacement personnel can be accepted at a port of debarkation during a deployment. Used with the latest arrival data, it defines a delivery window for transportation planning. Also called EAD. See also latest arrival date. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)

(DOD) That quantity derived from a mathematical technique used to determine the optimum (lowest) total variable costs required to order and hold inventory. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

An inventory model that determines how much to order by determining the amount that will minimize total ordering and holding costs. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

(DOD) That portion of the quantity of an item excess of the approved force retention level that has been determined will be more economical to retain for future peacetime issue in lieu of replacement of future issues by procurement. To warrant economic retention, items must have a reasonably predictable demand rate. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The reduction in long-run average cost as the company's size (scale) increases. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

Computer-to-computer communication between two or more companies that such companies can use to generate bills of lading, purchase orders and invoices. It also enables firms to access the information systems of suppliers, customers and carriers and to determine the up-to-the-minute status of inventory, orders and shipments. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

An unexpected, serious occurrence or situation urgently requiring prompt action and immediate remedy.

Note. To qualify for an emergency requirement the situation must support one of the following:

a. To save human lives or to relieve human sufferings.
b. To repair emergency equipment.
c. To support contingency operations when the operation is imminent (i.e., declared simple alert) or is in progress. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) A final combination of end products, component parts, and/or materials that is ready for its intended use, e.g., ship, tank, mobile machine shop, aircraft. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A three position alphanumeric code using the full English alphabet and all numerals, except 0 and 1, to specifically identify Army managed end items. The EIC, applied to individual requests for issue, allows the Army to capture in the CDDB repair part consumption at the organizational level. The individual requests with EIC are the source for the DIC BAH used to build CDDB. (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

Articles needed to outfit an individual or organization. Clothing, tools, utensils, vehicles, weapons, and similar items are articles of equipment. It is synonymous with "supplies" and "materiel." (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A listing of initial issue type equipment by line number, national stock number (NSN), make and model, and quantity. It is used to compute planning. The headquarters prepare the list from reports. (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

Nonexpendable equipment of a moveable nature affixed to real property, but able to be removed without destroying or reducing the usefulness of the facility. It does not include installed building equipment. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A one-digit code explaining an item's importance to a unit's combat mission. The codes are assigned to items on modification tables of organization and equipment (MTOEs). Since equipment can serve different purposes, the same item may have a different code in different units. ERC A applies to primary weapons and equipment. These are items essential to and used directly in the assigned mission. ERC B applies to auxiliary equipment. These are items which supplement ERC A items or replace ERC A items if the latter become inoperative. ERC C items apply to administrative support equipment. ERC P (pacing) items are the most critical ERC A items. (DA Pam 750-35, 1 Aug 84)

The numeric calendar day on which materiel will be available at the supply source for shipment. (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

Information needed for item identification and requisition processing. It cannot be accommodated in a mechanized requisition transaction format.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

The quantity of items over and above the authorized Requisitioning Objective (RO). (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) The quantity of property in possession of any component of the Department of Defense that exceeds the quantity required or authorized for retention by that component. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Excess stock (A)

That portion of the total quantity of an item on hand which exceeds the retention limit for the item. (DOD) Property that may be consumed in use or loses its identity in use and may be dropped from stock record accounts when it is issued or used. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

An item of Army property coded with an ARC of "X" in the AMDF. Expendable items require no formal accountability after issue from a stock record account. Commercial and fabricated items similar to items coded "X" in the AMDF are considered expendable items. Note. This category consists of items which are consumed during normal usage such as paint, rations, gasoline, office supplies, or are merged into another entity when used for their intended purpose, such as nuts and bolts, construction materiel, repair parts, components and assemblies, and so on. This includes all class 1, 3, 5 (except 5L), and 9 items, and those class 2, 4, and 10 items which are not end items or have a unit price of less than a $100. Also included is office furniture in FSC 7110, 7125, and 7195 with a unit cost of less than $300. OCIE authorized by CTA 50-900 will be accounted for in the same manner as nonexpendable property regardless of the ARC reflected in the AMDF. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-1, DA Pam 710-2-2, AR 735-5.) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) Property that may be consumed in use or loses its identity in use and may be dropped from stock record accounts when it is issued or used. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) Supplies which are consumed in use, such as ammunition, paint, fuel, cleaning and preserving materials, surgical dressings, drugs, medicines, etc., or which lose their identity, such as spare parts, etc. Also called consumable supplies and material. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

See shelf life item expiration date.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

The person designated as responsible for local maintenance and management of all items of real property. (The plant engineer at AIF plants and depots is the facilities engineer at that activity.) (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Loss or impairment of appearance, effectiveness, worth, or utility of an item that has occurred solely because of normal and customary use of the item for its intended purpose. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A term used to indicate that a piece of equipment has a deficiency or shortcoming. (DA Pam 750-35, 1 Aug 84)

(DOD) The Federal Stock Number of an item of supply consists of the applicable 4-digit class code number from the Federal Supply Classification plus a sequentially assigned 7-digit Federal Item Identification Number. The number shall be arranged as follows: 4210-196-5439. See also National Stock Number. (Note: Federal Stock Numbers were replaced by National Stock Numbers effective 30 September 1974.) (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A uniform supply classification system designed to serve the commodity classification needs of supply operations within the Federal Government. It divides the universe of items of supply into broad commodity groups; each Federal supply classification group being further subdivided into classes. The Federal supply classification utilizes a 4-digit coding structure. The first two digits of the code number identify the group; the second two digits of the code number identify the classes within each group. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Forty-foot equivalent unit, a standard size intermodal container. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary)).

Action taken "by authority of the Secretary of the Army" at the authorized level. For an appeal in the ARNG, final action is that taken "by the authority of the Secretary of the Army," delegated to the CNGB for State and the DARNG for ARNG members. (AR 735-5)  (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Maintaining accounting records in terms of dollars, without regard for quantity of items. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Act of establishing and maintaining accounts in both monetary and quantitative terms for material, supplies, and equipment held as stock on records of property accountability in the Army supply system worldwide. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Personal, joint, or corporate statutory obligation to reimburse the U.S. Government for Government property lost, damaged, or destroyed because of negligence or misconduct. (Misconduct includes wrongful appropriation.) (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Costs that do not fluctuate with the business volume in the short run. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

(DOD) A fixed price type of contract with provision for the adjustment of profit and price by a formula based on the relationship that final negotiated total cost bears to negotiated target cost as adjusted by approved changes. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) A type of contract that generally provides for a firm price or, under appropriate circumstances, may provide for an adjustable price for the supplies or services being procured. Fixed price contracts are of several types so designed as to facilitate proper pricing under varying circumstances. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A trailer without sides used for hauling machinery or other bulky items. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

A railcar without sides, used for hauling machinery. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

Refers to the lateral transfer process of a Fully Mission Capable Operational Readiness Float (ORF) item to be exchanged for a Non Mission Capable item. (Source: QMC&S, Logistics Training Department)

A term of sale defining who is to incur transportation charges for the shipment, who is to control the shipment movement, or where title to the goods passes to the buyer; originally meant "free on board ship." (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

Special petroleum oil used in mechanical smoke generators. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

An inquiry about a requisition previously submitted.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

A unit, organization or installation performing a function or mission; a body of troops, ships or aircraft, or a combination thereof; a function, mission, project, or program, including the Military Assistance Program (MAP) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS).  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

A Roman Numeral (I to V) assigned to the Secretary of Defense, the JCS, or a DOD Component to indicate the mission essentiality of a unit, organization, installation project or program to meet national objectives.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

A Roman numeral designated by the Military Service of the Joint Chiefs of Staff that relates to the mission of an activity. A force/activity is-a. A unit, organization, or installation performing a function or mission. b. A body of troops, ships, or aircraft, or a combination thereof. c. A function, mission, project, or program, including the Military Assistance Program (Grant Aid, Foreign Military Sales, and Supply Support Arrangements). (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Obligation to maintain property book or stock record property accounts, commissary accounts, or Troop Issue Subsistence Activity (TISA) sales accounts. All property is subject to formal accountability unless specifically exempted by regulation or specific instructions of Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA). (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) An airfield used to support tactical operations without establishing full support facilities. The base may be used for an extended time period. Support by a main operating base will be required to provide backup support for a forward operating base. Also called FOB. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD, NATO) The dropping of equipment or supplies from an aircraft without the use of parachutes. See also airdrop; air movement; free fall; high velocity drop; low velocity drop. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) Materiel provided for use or consumption without charge to the fund or fund subdivision that finances the activity to which issued. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) A transportation activity that receives less than carload/truckload shipments of materiel for the purpose of assembling them into carload/truckload lots for onward movement to the ultimate consignee or to a freight distributing activity or other break bulk point. See also freight distributing activity. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) A transportation activity that receives and unloads consolidated carloads/truckloads of less than carload/truckload shipments of material and forwards the individual shipments to the ultimate consignee. See also freight consolidating activity. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Freight forwarder (A)

An individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company or association other than a railroad, motor or water carrier, which represents itself as a common carrier; and 

a. undertakes to assemble and consolidate shipments or provide assembling and consolidating and performing or providing for the performance of break-bulk and distributing; b. assumes responsibility for the transportation of such property from point of receipt to point of destination; and 

c, utilizes the services of carriers subject to the Interstate Commerce Act, as amended, the Federal Aviation Act, as amended, and the Shipping Act of 1916, as amended. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Any person named by a country to ship or control shipment of FMS materiel.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

(DOD) Any shipment of supplies and/or equipment which while en route to destination is stopped prior to receipt and for which further disposition instructions must be obtained. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A shipment of cargo (supplies or materiel) that is stopped or diverted while in route and prior to receipt at destination. It requires further disposition instruction from the shipping activity or ICP.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

Systems and equipment that are safe and have all mission-essential subsystems installed and operating as designated by applicable Army regulation. A full mission capable vehicle or system has no faults that are listed in the "not fully mission capable ready if" columns of the -10/-20 TM PMCS tables that apply to the vehicle/system or its subsystem required by AR 700-138. The terms ready/available and full mission capable refer to the same status: equipment is on hand and able to perform its combat missions. (Source: DA PAM 750-35)

A 2-digit code provided for the specific use of the requisitioner or Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures reimbursable requisitions to indicate to the distribution system that funds are available to pay the related charges and to identify the applicable funds. When used in conjunction with certain other codes, the first position of the fund code also will designate the office to be billed. For certain centrally funded transactions, the distribution system may utilize the fund code internally to designate the billing activity and the appropriation/fund that is to be reimbursed. Within Army the fund code is structured to identify the appropriation/fund and related fiscal/program year; or if stock funded, the applicable stock fund division or materiel category. It also may be used to designate the office to be billed when used in conjunction with signal code C or L. For International Logistics program requisitions, the fund code identifies the Army billing activity and appropriation/fund that is to be reimbursed from International Logistics customer funds. When International Logistics requisitions are passed between commands or to other military services or agencies and require interim financing, normal fund code usage applies (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) Cargo which is susceptible for loading in general, nonspecialized stowage areas; e.g., boxes, barrels, bales, crates, packages, bundles, and pallets. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD, NATO) That support which is given to the supported force as a whole and not to any particular subdivision thereof. See also close support; direct support; mutual support; support. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

An integrated supply and maintenance transaction wherein an unserviceable secondary item is turned into supply, a replacement is issued, and the unserviceable is job ordered to GS maintenance for repair and return to the Army supply system. The RX system expedites the exchange of designed items on a "one for one" basis using DA Form 2765-1. GS/RX operations are performed at installation and echelons above division. (DALO-SSF Program Management Office)

Intraservice classification applied to ordnance, quartermaster, and transportation supplies. Ordnance general supplies include all ordnance supplies, with the exception of ammunition, required for the maintenance of an organization. Quartermaster general supplies include quartermaster materials and equipment required for housing, feeding, and maintaining a

command, but excluding fixed installations in buildings, subsistence, fuel, clothing, and individual equipment. Transportation general supplies include shelf items and items not ordinarily subject to special controls. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) Highly mobile, deployable command and control system supporting forces for joint and multinational operations across the range of military operations, any time and anywhere in the world with compatible, interoperable, and integrated command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence systems. Also called GCCS. See also command and control; command and control system. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

GCCS-A will provide a single seamless command and control system built around the Joint Common Operating Environment (JCOE) and is being integrated with the GCCS.  Integration will be partially achieved from the "best of breed" process as GCCS-A and GCCS share and reuse software modules. These software modules are being identified by the Joint Service/Agency GCCS engineering team, sponsored by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). GCCS-A is fundamentally GCCS with additional Army functionality. (Theater Logistics Handbook, 2001)

(DOD) The automated support necessary to enable USTRANSCOM and its components to provide global transportation management. The global transportation network provides the integrated transportation data and systems necessary to accomplish global transportation planning, command and control, and in-transit visibility across the range of military operations. Also called GTN. See also command and control; global transportation management; in-transit visibility; United States Transportation Command. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Government Bill of Lading (GBL)

A limited liability contract document-covering transportation of property from one place to another. It is a receipt to identify the consignee, a proof of shipment to the consignee, and a basis for collection and audit of transportation charges. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Materiel in the possession of or acquired by the Government and later delivered or otherwise made available to a contractor. GFM is property that may be incorporated into or attached to a deliverable end item or that may be consumed or expended in performing a contract. GFM includes assemblies, components, parts, raw and processed materials, and small tools and supplies that may be consumed in normal use in performing a contract.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

Government-owned property furnished to a contractor for the performance of a contract. It is defined as:
(1) Industrial facilities.
(2) Materiel.
(3) Special tooling.
(4) Special test equipment.
(5) Military property. Also known as Government-furnished material (GFM) and Government-furnished equipment (GFE). (AR 735-5.) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

All tangible property of the Government furnished to the contractor, including both property acquired by the Government and delivered to the contractor, and property acquired by the contractor for the account of the Government. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

An issue or replacement of personal clothing, not in excess of authorized allowances, without cost to an enlisted person. (AR 700-84.)  (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

The total weight of the vehicle and the payload of freight or passengers. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

(DOD, NATO) 1. Weight of a vehicle, fully equipped and serviced for operation, including the weight of the fuel, lubricants, coolant, vehicle tools and spares, crew, personal equipment, and load. 2. Weight of a container or pallet including freight and binding. See also net weight. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A signed document acknowledging acceptance of and responsibility for items of property listed thereon that are issued for use and are to be returned. (AR 735-5, AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-1) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A document used to record acceptance of and responsibility for material. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A document used to record data on basic issue items issued as part of a major end item, and data relative to components of sets, chests, kits, and outfits. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Any hand-held devices either manually operated or power driven that are portable, lightweight, and small enough to be used by a craftsman in accomplishing his trade. They include such items as wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, chisels, pliers, saws, impact wrenches and such other small devices that are normally held in a toolbox.  (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Materials that the Department of Transportation has determined to be a risk to health, safety and property; includes items such as explosives, flammable liquids, poisons, corrosive liquids and radioactive material. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

(DOD) All services performed, provided, or arranged by the Services to promote, improve, conserve, or restore the mental or physical well being of personnel. These services include, but are not limited to, the management of health services resources, such as manpower, monies, and facilities; preventive and curative health measures; evacuation of the wounded, injured, or sick; selection of the medically fit and disposition of the medically unfit; blood management; medical supply, equipment, and maintenance thereof; combat stress control; and medical, dental, veterinary, laboratory, optometric, medical food, and medical intelligence services. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) A system of delivery of heavy supplies and equipment by parachute. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

System of delivery of heavy supplies and equipment by parachute. Either a conveyor system alone or a combination of an extraction parachute and conveyor system, can be used to discharge the load from an aircraft in flight. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD, NATO) A ship specially designed and capable of loading and unloading heavy and bulky items. It has booms of sufficient capacity to accommodate a single lift of 100 tons. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD, NATO) A drop procedure in which the drop velocity is greater than 30 feet per second (low velocity drop) and lower than free drop velocity. See also airdrop. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) Civil and/or military assistance rendered by a nation to foreign forces within its territory during peacetime, crises or emergencies, or war based on agreements mutually concluded between nations. Also called HNS. See also host nation. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Civil and military assistance provided by host nations to allied forces and organizations in peacetime, transition to war, and in wartime. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) A cash fund of a fixed amount established through an advance of funds, without appropriation change, to an authorized imprest fund cashier to effect immediate cash payments of relatively small amounts for authorized purchases of supplies and nonpersonal services. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Inbound cargo (A)

Cargo unloaded from ships or aircraft at a terminal for subsequent forwarding to consignee. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) A contract that may be of either a fixed price or cost reimbursement nature, with a special provision for adjustment of the fixed price or fee. It provides for a tentative target price and a maximum price or maximum fee, with price or fee adjustment after completion of the contract for the purpose of establishing a final price or fee based on the contractor's actual costs plus a sliding scale of profit or fee that varies inversely with the cost but which in no event shall permit the final price or fee to exceed the maximum price or fee stated in the contract. See also cost contract; fixed price type contract. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) A type of contract used for procurements where the exact time of delivery is not known at time of contracting. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Personal clothing and equipment issued for exclusive personal use of an individual. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Plant equipment that cost $3,000 or more; used to cut, abrade, grind, shape, form, join, test, measure, heat, treat, or otherwise alter physical, electrical, or chemical properties of materials, components, or end items. Also used in manufacturing, maintenance, supply, processing, assembly, or research and development operations. Excludes minor plant equipment. (AR 735-5) )DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Managing the flow of data in an organization in a systematic, structured way to assist in planning, implementing and controlling. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

Prescribed items and quantities of personal type clothing and service uniforms, with component items, furnished to enlisted members when entitled to an initial issue clothing allowance. (AR 700-84) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) The issue of materiel not previously furnished to an individual or organization, including new inductees and newly activated organizations, and the issue of newly authorized items of materiel. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) The process of determining the range and quantity of items (i.e., spares and repair parts, special tools, test equipment, and support equipment) required to support and maintain an item for an initial period of service. Its phases include the identification of items of supply, the establishment of data for catalog, technical manual, and allowance list preparation, and the preparation of instructions to assure delivery of necessary support items with related end articles. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

All status generated during supply source processing that is not produced in response to follow-up and cancellation requests.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

(DOD) A multi-product petroleum pipeline designed to move bulk fuel forward in a theater of operation. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

That assemblage of hardware and software that interfaces between the modified host system and the mounted system. The installation kit is intended for removal from the host system upon disposition. It is not a permanent part of the host system. (AR 750-10, Army Modification Program, 8 Sep 00)

Nondeployable property issued to a unit under authority of a CTA or other HQDA-approved or NGB authorization documents, except expendable items and personal clothing. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Record of property issued under an authorization document other than an MTOE, deployable TDA, and deployable CTA items. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Those units, organizations, facilities, and CONUS installations that receive, store, and issue petroleum products, primarily in bulk, to support customer units. The SSA installation supply point in conjunction with a bulk mission may also support customers through issues to individual equipment. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Items of equipment that are affixed and built into the facility as an integral part of the facility. Equipment that is an integral part of the facility is equipment that is necessary to make the facility complete, and if removed would destroy or reduce the usefulness of the facility. Use of the equipment determines if it is an integral part of a facility. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) A composite of all the support considerations necessary to assure the effective and economical support of a system for its life cycle. It is an integral part of all other aspects of system acquisition and operation. Also called ILS. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The management, by a designated commodity manager, of the following related logistical missions: 

a. Initiation of actions requiring the timely identification of items and preparation of prescribed Department of the Army manuals, leading to the cataloging of items. Short title-cataloging direction. 

b. Computation of quantitative requirements, subject to review and approval by higher authority, when prescribed. Short title-requirements computation. 

c. Development of budget estimates and apportionment requests, subject to review and approval. Short title-budgeting direction. 

d. Authority, within limitation of approved programs or as otherwise directed by higher authority, to require procurement to be accomplished. Short title-procurement direction. 

e. Control of stocks in, due into, or planned for the distribution system on a quantitative and monetary basis. Short title-distribution management. 

f. Authority to require overhaul to be accomplished, short title-overhaul direction. 

g. Authority to require disposal to be accomplished. Short title-disposal direction (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Those items of supply identified for very high or high-intensive management by the appropriate materiel manager.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

An item of supply, generally of high unit cost, designated by the cognizant national inventory control point, which requires premium and comprehensive supply management attention in both the supply system, and in all command echelons. Criteria to govern the selection of items to be intensively managed are as follows: 

a. High unit cost and/or high annual demand. 

b. Highly essential to a particular mission or weapons system. 

c. Overall supply status must be reviewed frequently because of high cost or importance. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD, NATO) A condition which exists when two or more items possess such functional and physical characteristics as to be equivalent in performance and durability, and are capable of being exchanged one for the other without alteration of the items themselves, or of adjoining items, except for adjustment, and without selection for fit and performance. See also compatibility. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) Type of international freight system that permits transshipping among sea, highway, rail, and air modes of transportation through use of American National Standards Institute/International Organization for Standardization containers, line-haul assets, and handling equipment. See also American National Standards Institute; International Organization for Standardization. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The use of two or more transportation modes to transport freight; for example, rail to ship to truck. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

(DOD) A specified international agency for standardization. This agency is comprised of members from more than 80 countries. The agency's aim is to promote worldwide agreement of international standards. Also called ISO. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Interoperability
The ability of systems, units, or forces to provide services to, and accept services from, other systems, units, or forces and to use these services to enable them to operate effectively together.

Exchange of materiel, inventory control documents, and other management data between a distribution system of one service or agency and that of another.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

(DOD) That materiel in the military distribution system that is in the process of movement from point of receipt from procurement and production (either contractor's plant or first destination, depending upon point of delivery) and between points of storage and distribution. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) The ability to track the identity, status, and location of Department of Defense units, and non-unit cargo (excluding bulk petroleum, oils, and lubricants) and passengers; medical patients; and personal property from origin to consignee or destination across the range of military operations. See also global transportation network. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Exchange of materiel, inventory control documents, and other management data within or between the distribution system of a single service or agency.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

An inventory is a physical count of property on hand. Components are inventoried when the end item is inventoried. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Establishment and maintenance of accounts for materiel in storage, in manufacturing process, on hand, in transit, or on consignment in terms of cost or quantity. The accounting process includes maintenance of supporting records and rendition of reports when required. Specific types of inventory accounting are detail, summary, financial, and item accounting. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD, NATO) That phase of military logistics that includes managing, cataloging, requirements determination, procurement, distribution, overhaul, and disposal of materiel. Synonymous with materiel control, materiel management, inventory management, and supply management. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) An organizational unit or activity within a DOD supply system that is assigned the primary responsibility for the materiel management of a group of items either for a particular Service or for the Defense Department as a whole. Materiel inventory management includes cataloging direction, requirements computation, procurement direction, distribution management, disposal direction, and, generally, rebuild direction. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Data entries that show (by item) the ownership or purpose, condition, location, balances on hand, due-in or on back order, and other management data that competent authority may prescribe. It is the main source of recorded data that influence inventory control, supply distribution, and financial management decisions and actions.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

The cost of holding goods, usually expressed as a percentage of the inventory value; includes the cost of capital, warehousing, taxes, insurance, depreciation and obsolescence. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

Inventory administration through planning, stock positioning, monitoring produce age and ensuring product availability. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

A physical inventory to be conducted on a group of items within a certain time according to a set plan. There are two types of scheduled inventories, complete and sample.

a. Inventory, complete. An inventory of all conditions of all stock numbers within specified categories.

b. Inventory, sample. A sample of items selected from an inventory lot in such a manner that each item in the lot has an equal opportunity of being included in the sample.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

A physical inventory which is to be conducted on a specific item as a result of some unscheduled inventory requirement such as an inventory manager or locally initiated request, materiel release denial, location survey or location reconciliation request, etc. There are two types of unscheduled inventories, special and spot.

a. Inventory, special. An unscheduled physical inventory of a specific item(s) as a result of a special requirement generated by the location audit program, preprocurement, or any other reason deemed appropriate by the item manager, accountable property officer (APO) or the APO designated representative, or the storage activity.

b. Inventory, spot. An unscheduled physical inventory required to be accomplished as a result of a total or partial materiel denial.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

Method of accounting that expresses credit and debit (loss or gain) entries in terms of quantity of items transacted without regard for dollar value of the materiel. May be performed in either detailed or summary manner. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-2, AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) The art and science of planning and carrying out, by a joint force commander and staff, logistic operations to support the protection, movement, maneuver, firepower, and sustainment of operating forces of two or more Military Departments of the same nation. See also logistics. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) Operations in which Navy and Army logistics over-the-shore (LOTS) forces conduct LOTS operations together under a joint force commander. Also called JLOTS operations. See also joint logistics; logistics over-the-shore operations. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) Plans and executes all mortuary affairs programs within a theater. Provides guidance to facilitate the conduct of all mortuary programs and to maintain data (as required) pertaining to recovery, identification, and disposition of all US dead and missing in the assigned theater. Serves as the central clearing point for all mortuary affairs and monitors the deceased and missing personal effects program. Also called JMAO.  See also mortuary affairs; personal effects. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Joint Petroleum Office (A)

A theater staff agency established in major geographical areas or theaters of operations to compile requirements of fuels and lubricants of all services in those areas. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A capability designed to consolidate source data from a variety of joint and service automated information systems to provide joint force commanders with visibility over assets in-storage, in-process, and in-transit. Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

An inventory control system that attempts to reduce inventory levels by coordinating demand and supply to the point where the desired item arrives just in time for use. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

Cargo of a dangerous nature such as explosives, flammable or corrosive liquids, and the like, which is designated by different colored labels to indicate the requirement for special handling and storage. Examples of such colored labels are-- (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

The cargo carried in a transportation vehicle. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

Weaknesses or flaws normally not detected by examination or routine tests, but present at time of manufacture and may be aggravated or discovered by use. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

The permanent physical transfer of Class VII items from one unit to another unit. With lateral transfers both the losing and gaining units are identified. (Source: QMC&S, Logistics Training Department)

(DOD) A day, relative to C-day, that is specified by a planner as the latest date when a unit, a resupply shipment, or replacement personnel can arrive and complete unloading at the port of debarkation and support the concept of operations. Also called LAD. See also earliest arrival date. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Less than carload rail service; less than container load. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

One nation assumes the responsibility for procuring and providing a broad spectrum of logistics support for all or part of the multinational force and/or headquarters. Compensation and/or reimbursement will then be subject to the agreements between the parties involved. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The total time that elapses between an order's placement and its receipt. It includes the time required for order transmittal, order processing, order preparation and transit. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

The quantity of freight less than that required for the application of a carload rate. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

The quantity of freight less than that required for the application of a truckload rate. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) The total phases through which an item passes from the time it is initially developed until the time it is either consumed in use or disposed of as being excess to all known materiel requirements. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) A small craft designed to transport cargo or personnel from ship to shore. Lighterage includes amphibians, landing craft, discharge lighters, causeways, and barges. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

An end item that will serve the same purpose, has the same capacity as the end item replaced, and will not create turbulence in unit PLL. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

In highway transportation, a type of haul involving long trips over the road wherein the proportion of running time is high in relation to time consumed in loading and unloading. Line hauls usually are evaluated on the basis of ton miles forward per day. In rail transportation, this term applies to the movement or carriage of material over tracks of a carrier from one point to another, but excluding switching service. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A number assigned to a generic nomenclature, by US Army technical committee action, for the purpose of identifying the line on which the official generic nomenclature is listed. The line item number is used as a tool for sorting items into sequence. It is also used in supply management for consolidating assets, requirements, and other data for all federally stock-numbered items to which it is related. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A six-position alphanumeric number that identifies the generic nomenclature of specific types of equipment. Standard LINs consist of equipment. Standard LINs consist of one alpha character followed by five numeric characters. Standards are assigned by the Army Materiel Command and are listed in SB 700-20. (DA Pam 750-35, 1 Aug 84)

A composite group of modules/subassemblies performing one or more discrete functions in communications-electronics system, constructed as an independently packaged unit for direct installation in communications-electronics equipment. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) The process of obtaining personnel, services, supplies, and equipment from local or indigenous sources. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) The function of acquiring a decentralized item of supply from sources outside the Department of Defense. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Authorized purchase of supplies requested by an SSA for its own use or for issue to a supported activity in lieu of requisitioning through the supply distribution system. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

The location audit program consists of actions required to assure compatibility between the assets in storage and the locator records and between the locator records and the accountable records. Location audit programs may include quantity. This program is accomplished in two phases:

a. Location survey. A physical verification, other than actual count, between actual assets and recorded location data to ensure that all assets are properly recorded as to location, identity, condition, and unit of issue.

b. Location reconciliation. A match between valid storage activity records and the accountable records, in order to identify and correct situations where items are in physical storage but not on record, on record but not in storage, or where common elements of data (may include quantity) do not match. Research for mismatches, including special inventories when required, results in corrective action.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

(DOD) The science of planning and carrying out the movement and maintenance of forces. In its most comprehensive sense, those aspects of military operations which deal with: 

a. design and development, acquisition, storage, movement, distribution, maintenance, evacuation, and disposition of materiel; 

b. movement, evacuation, and hospitalization of personnel; 

c. acquisition or construction, maintenance, operation, and disposition of facilities; and d. acquisition or furnishing of services. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Advanced acquisition planning which provides for the use of civilian contractors during wartime and unforeseen military emergencies to augment the U.S. Army combat support and combat service support capability. The contract support will be arranged through combined advanced acquisition and operations planning. (AR 700-137, 16 Dec 85)

A duty position that is not identified with one specific branch of the Army but is limited to officers whose branches are Ordnance, Quartermaster and Transportation. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) That geographic area required to successfully conduct a logistics over-the-shore operation. Also called LOA. See also logistics over-the-shore operations. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The situation wherein the total quantity of an item of materiel on hand within a Military Service exceeds the Service's M-day materiel requirement for the item. This situation, when it occurs, requires a further determination as to that portion of the quantity in long supply which is to be retained (either as economic retention stock or contingency retention stock), and that portion of the quantity in long supply which is not to be retained (excess stock). (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

2,240 pounds. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

Loss of, damage to, or destruction of property of the U.S. Government under control of the Army. Includes loss from Government accountability. Property is considered lost when it cannot be accounted for by the person responsible for it. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A managerial tool that takes into account system imprecision, product evaporation, and incidental spills. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

See JCS Pub 1 for definition.
(A) 2. Quantity of supplies of the same general classification, such as subsistence, clothing, or equipage received and stored at any one time. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Identification number assigned to a particular quantity or lot of materiel, such as ammunition, from a single manufacturer. For example, see ammunition lot number. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

LTL Shipment - A less-than-truckload shipment, one weighing less than the minimum weight a company needs to use the lower truckload rate. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

Primary approved medium for the publication of mandatory lubrication instructions on all equipment that requires lubrication by organizational maintenance. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A chart format, prepared and placed in appropriate equipment technical manuals, indicating maintenance operations applicable to an end item, component, assembly, or module, and which prescribes the maintenance categories authorized to accomplish specific maintenance operations. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

This program provides a means whereby technical expertise can be furnished individual unit commanders to help them identify and solve equipment maintenance problems that are contributing to the inability of their units to meet materiel readiness standards. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A concept which describes the manner in which an end item will be maintained and supported. It indicates maintenance capabilities required of the using unit and supporting units, and provides information concerning tactical employment; usually maintenance environment, mobility consideration, allowable downtime, and other operational considerations. Additionally, the technical information required to develop military and civilian occupational series codes to recognize new or changed skill requirements is included. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

The maximum expenditure permitted for one-time repair of an item at organizational, direct, general, or depot categories of maintenance. It includes the cost of repair parts and labor service. Unserviceable items with repair cost exceeding the maintenance expenditure limits are classified as uneconomically repairable. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

End items of equipment authorized for stockage at installations or activities for replacement of unserviceable items of equipment when timely repair of the unserviceable equipment cannot be accomplished by the support maintenance activity. Maintenance float includes both operational readiness float and repair cycle float.

a. Operational readiness float--End items of mission-essential, maintenance-significant equipment, authorized for stockage by maintenance support units or activities to replace unserviceable repairable equipment to meet operational commitments. 

b. Repair cycle float--An additional quantity of end items of mission essential, maintenance significant equipment, specified by Headquarters, Department of the Army, for stockage in the supply system to permit withdrawal of equipment from organizations for scheduled overhaul and the depot repair of crash damaged aircraft without detracting from the units' readiness condition. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Low dollar-value expendable items and repair parts which have a high consumption rate at general and direct support maintenance activities in support maintenance activities in support of the assigned maintenance missions. These stocks are in addition to shop supplies. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A continually updated plan initiated at the beginning of the development phase for an item of military design and at the beginning of the procurement phase for a commercial item. For the purpose of this definition, commercial items modified in any manner to meet military requirements will be considered to be items of military design. The plan provides narrative data concerning the planned use of the item, and establishes a time- phased schedule of the major actions required to determine and insure timely availability of all elements required for maintenance support of the item in the field. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A command directly subordinate to, established by authority of, and specifically designated by Headquarters, Department of the Army. Army component commands of unified and specified commands are major Army commands.  (DA Pam 710-2-1, Using Unit Supply System (Manual Procedures), 31 Dec 97, Glossary, pp. 226-228)

A command directly subordinate to a MACOM. Assigned direct line responsibility and authority for a prescribed Army mission and designated by HQDA as a SUBMACOM. (Not applicable to the ARNG.) (AR 700-84) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A self-contained unit of individual identity. A completed assembly of component parts ready for operation, but utilized as a portion of, and intended for, further installation in an end item or major item. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A combination of subassemblies, assemblies, components, modules, and parts connected in such a manner as to be a self-contained unit that, although part of an end item, is capable of operating independently of the end item. Major assemblies are separately identified by type, model and series and assigned item ID numbers (SB 700-20). Examples are receivers or receiver-transmitters in radio sets and machine guns or other weapons in secondary, armament subsystems of combat vehicles. (DA Pam 750-35, 1 Aug 84)

Total dollar value for the stock number of the item coverage or shortage that exceeds $500. (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

Major item
A final combination of component parts or materials that is ready for its intended use. It is important enough to be subject to continuing, centralized, individual item authorization and management throughout all command support echelons.

A wholesale supply source program (CCSS) which provides the major item manager with a method of maintaining valid backordered requisitions in release sequence under the proper line item number (LIN). This system provides automated support for major item requisitioning under MILSTRIP and supports the functions of materiel managers at the commodity commands.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

Repair work on items of materiel or equipment that need complete overhaul or substantial replacement of parts, or that requires special tools. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A number, similar to a Federal Stock Number, assigned by the National Inventory Control Points under certain specific conditions for identification and accounting purposes. Consists of applicable four-digit class code number from the Federal Supply Classification, plus a letter to designate the assigning agency, followed by a six-digit number. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

An acceptable range of performance usually expressed with upper and lower control units, or occasionally as a single figure. Performance inconsistent with a management level will be cause for the operation to receive closer management. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A published list of spare/repair parts that must be stocked to support a specific system. (AR 700-142, Materiel Release Fielding and Transfer, 1 May 95)

(DOD, NATO) The movement of materials (raw materials, scrap, semi-finished, and finished) to, through, and from productive processes; in warehouses and storage; and in receiving and shipping areas. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) Mechanical devices for handling of supplies with greater ease and economy. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Mechanical devices for handling of supplies with greater ease and economy. Examples: Forklift truck, roller conveyor, straddle truck. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) All items (including ships, tanks, self-propelled weapons, aircraft, etc., and related spares, repair parts, and support equipment, but excluding real property, installations, and utilities) necessary to equip, operate, maintain, and support military activities without distinction as to its application for administrative or combat purposes. See also equipment; personal property. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Property necessary to equip, maintain, operate, and support military activities. May be used either for administrative or combat purposes. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

That unfilled portion of a requisition (for a stocked or nonstocked item) not immediately available for issue. It is recorded as a commitment for future issue, either by direct delivery from vendor or back ordered from stock. This includes both NSN and non-NSN items.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

(DOD) The availability of materiel required by a military organization to support its wartime activities or contingencies, disaster relief (flood, earthquake, etc.), or other emergencies. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The major subordinate commands of AMC responsible for National Inventory Control Point (NICP) and National Maintenance Point (NMP) functions for assigned items.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

A notice from a storage site advising the preparer of a materiel release order of the positive action taken on the order.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

A notice from a storage site advising the preparer of a materiel release order of the negative (warehouse refusal) action on the order.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

A notification from a distribution activity advising the originator of a materiel release order, or a referral order, of failure to ship all or part of the quantity originally ordered shipped because of lack of stock, lack of proper shelf life, condition change, or item identification. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) An order issued by an accountable supply system manager (usually an inventory control point or accountable depot/stock point) directing a non-accountable activity (usually a storage site or materiel drop point) within the same supply distribution complex to release and ship materiel. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

An order issued by an accountable supply system manager (usually an ICP or accountable depot) directing a nonaccountable activity (usually a storage site or materiel drop point) within the same supply distribution complex to release and ship materiel.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

The interim, Single Stock Fund automation architecture used to link current retail level logistics systems (i.e., SARRS) to the National logistics system (CCSS). Middleware intercepts all outgoing Corps Theater Automated Data Process Support Center (CTASC) supply and financial transactions, makes changes to those transactions, and reroutes the modified supply and financial transactions back through the CTASC to the national system. (DALO-SSF Program Management Office)

The materials and methods or procedures prescribed in Federal/military specifications, standards, drawings, or other authorized documents, which are designed to provide the degree of packaging protection determined necessary to prevent damage and deterioration during worldwide distribution of materiel. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Repair which, in general, permits quick return to serviceability without extensive disassembly; can be accomplished with few tools and little or no equipment, and normally does not require evacuation to a rear echelon. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) Military-owned demountable container, conforming to United States and international standards, operated in a centrally controlled fleet for movement of military cargo. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

See AR 11-8.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

(DOD) The various modes used for a movement. For each mode, there are several means of transport. They are: 

a. inland surface transportation (rail, road, and inland waterway); 

b. sea transport (coastal and ocean); 

c. air transportation; and 

d. pipelines. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The alteration, conversion, or modernization of an end item of investment equipment that changes or improves the original purpose or operational capacity in relation to effectiveness, efficiency, reliability, or safety of that item. (AR 750-10, Army Modification Program, 8 Sep 00)

Modification Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE)

A table that prescribes in a single document the modification of a basic table of organization and equipment necessary to adapt it to the needs of a specific unit or type of unit. See also table of organization and equipment. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A Department of the Army publication providing authority and instructions for the modification of Army materiel (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A modular building block principal which normally employs quick disconnect technique features and is the method used by materiel developers to simplify design and construction, or assembly, and to optimize on a means for fault isolation/diagnosis, replacement, and repair of those modules which malfunction or become defective. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

1.  A standard or unit for measuring.

 2. In building, a selected unit of measure, ranging in size from a few inches to several feet, used as a basis for planning and standardization of building materials. 

3. In automatic data processing, a program unit that is discrete and identifiable with respect to compiling, combining with other units and unloading; e.g., the input from an assembler. 

4. An item, assembly, subassembly, board, card, or component which is designed as a single unit to facilitate and simplify production line techniques, transportation, supply, and maintenance processing (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) 

1. The planning, routing, scheduling, and control of personnel and cargo movements over lines of communications. 

2. An organization responsible for the planning, routing, scheduling, and control of personnel and cargo movements over lines of communications. Also called movement control center. See also non-unit-related cargo; non-unit-related personnel. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A shipment of more than one line item consolidated for a single addressee in one package. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Dispensing of fuel from a fuel delivery vehicle at more than one location or more than one receiving tank. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A nine-digit semi-significant number assigned serially without regard to name, description, or Federal Supply Classification group or class, but denoting country of origin, to each item of supply assigned an approved National Item Identification. The second part of the two-part national/NATO stock number. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

The Army organization responsible for wholesale inventory management of assigned items, either for DA only or DOD as a whole. These activities are AMC Marcs, the U.S. Army Communications Security Logistics Activity (COMSECLOG), and the U.S. Army Electronic Materiel Readiness Activity (EMRA).  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

A HQDA initiative to improve the way that maintenance is performed throughout the Army. DA DCSLOG message DTG 140623Z Jul 99 assigned the Commander, AMC, responsibility for designing and implementing NMM. Initial focus is to standardize maintenance business processes at levels above Direct Support (i.e., General Support maintenance and Depot maintenance). Tasks include developing National maintenance requirements, implementing a system to identify National providers, and assigning NMM workloads. (DALO-SSF Program Management Office)

A maintenance serviceability standard for depot level reparables that do not have an existing depot maintenance work requirement and for field level reparables that are repaired by maintenance activities below the depot level maintainers for return to the Army supply system. It prescribes the scope of work to be performed, types and kinds of materiel to be used, and quality of workmanship. As a general rule, the repair will be to an overhaul standard. The DMWR also addresses repair methods; procedures and techniques; modification requirements; performance parameters, and quality assurance discipline. See depot Maintenance Work Requirement. (DALO-SSF Program Management Office)

(DOD) The 13-digit stock number replacing the 11-digit Federal Stock Number. It consists of the 4-digit Federal Supply Classification code and the 9-digit National Item Identification Number. The National Item Identification Number consists of a 2-digit National Codification Bureau number designating the central cataloging office of the NATO or other friendly country that assigned the number and a 7-digit nonsignificant number. The number shall be arranged as follows: 9999-00-999-9999. See also Federal Stock Number. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Refers to the transfer of data from one computer system to another with only a minimal delay. (Any delays would be measured in seconds or, at the most, minutes. "Real Time" on the other hand, would be considered instantaneous data transmission between two computers.' Real Time is the fastest method of data transmission, Near Real Time is next, while "Batch Processing" is the slowest of the three. When telecommunications are conducted via Batch Processing, the receiving computer stores the transmitted data until a predetermined time when a group (or batch) of previously submitted data is processed. Normally batches are run by the receiving computer every few hours, once per day, or a certain number of days per week. (Source: QMC&S, Logistics Training Department)

(DOD, NATO) Pertaining to the timeliness of data or information that has been delayed by the time required for electronic communication and automatic data processing. This implies that there are no significant delays. See also real time. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Net weight

(DOD) Weight of a ground vehicle without fuel, engine oil, coolant, on-vehicle materiel, cargo, or operating personnel. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

a. Simple negligence. The failure to act as a reasonably prudent person would have acted under similar circumstances.
b. Gross negligence. An extreme departure from the course of action to be expected of a reasonably prudent person, all circumstances being considered, and accompanied by a reckless, deliberate, or wanton disregard for the foreseeable consequences of the act. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

The NA position consists of the total quantity on hand, either serviceable or unserviceable, plus quantities due-in minus quantities due-out.  (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A fixed point in a firm's logistics system where goods come to rest; includes plants, warehouses, supply sources and markets. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

Any item identified by NSN in the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC) files, but is not on the AMDF.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

(DOD) Funds generated by DOD military and civilian personnel and their dependents and used to augment funds appropriated by the Congress to provide a comprehensive, morale-building welfare, religious, educational, and recreational program, designed to improve the well being of military and civilian personnel and their dependents. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

An item listed in the Army portion of the FEDLOG for which DLA, GSA, or another US Military Service (Air Force, Navy, Marines) is the primary source of supply and performs the full spectrum of item management responsibility, from acquisition, materiel fielding, and disposition. Identified in SARSS catalog data with the first character of the RIC Source of Supply of "E", "F", "G", or "H." (DALO-SSF Program Management Office).

Used in assessing the ability of equipment to do its combat or combat support job. Nonavailable days are the days the equipment was not able to do its missions, the time your equipment is not mission capable.

Supplies not consumed in use and retaining their original identity during the period of use, such as weapons, machines, tools, furniture, and fixtures. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

An item of Army property coded with an ARC of "N" in the AMDF. Nonexpendable items require property book accountability after issue from the stock record account. Commercial and fabricated items, similar to items coded "N" in the AMDF are considered nonexpendable items. (AR 710-2)

Note. This category consists of end items of equipment that are separately identified. It includes all class 7, all items assigned a LIN in SB 700-20 other than officer furniture in FSC 7110, 7125 and 7195 with a unit cost of less than $300, and other selected class 2, 4, and 10 end items. OCIE authorized by CTA 50-900 will be accounted for in the same manner as nonexpendable supplies regardless of the ARC reflected in AMDF. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-1, DA Pam 710-2-2, AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) Supplies which are not consumed in use and which retain their original identity during the period of use, such as weapons, machines, tools, and equipment. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Nonperishable items (A)

Food items that do not require refrigeration during transportation and storage. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Personal clothing items of enlisted members not to be turned in or accounted for on termination of service. Nonrecoverable personal clothing items are headgear (including havelock), belts, boots, buckles, underwear, necklace, necktabs, neckties, gloves, handbags, towels, scarves, handkerchiefs, shoes, socks, and all insignia. As an exception, headgear (to include havelock), gloves, and handbags may be recovered when in the best interest of the Government and when directed by HQDA. (AR 700-84) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

An end item or repair part which normally is consumed in use and is not subject to return for repair or reuse. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Request made for a requirement known to be a one-time occurrence will be coded nonrecurring when demand is not to be considered in requisitioning objective computations. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-1, DA Pam 710-2-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) A request by an authorized requisitioner to satisfy a materiel requirement known to be a one-time occurrence. This materiel is required to provide initial stockage allowances, to meet planned program requirements, or to satisfy a one-time project or maintenance requirement. Nonrecurring demands normally will not be considered by the supporting supply system in the development of demand-based elements of the requirements computation. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) An item of supply determined by standardization action as not authorized for procurement. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

The item has no NSN assigned based on research of catalog data. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

As opposed to ASL items, NSL items are not perpetually stocked at an SSA. Unit requisitions for NSL items normally must be processed at the Wholesale Supply level. (Source: QMC&S, Logistics Training Dept)

An item authorized for issue, but not authorized for stockage by a using unit or a stockage activity (direct support unit/general support unit) unless the item meets current Department of the Army stockage criteria promulgated in AR 710-2. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) An item that does not meet the stockage criteria for a given activity and, therefore, is not stocked at the particular activity (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

An item is centrally managed and purchased but not stocked to meet demands for requisitioners. A part numbered item is also a nonstocked item.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

Equipment that cannot perform its combat mission because of maintenance work underway or needed. (Source: DA PAM 750-35)

(DOD) Material condition indicating that systems and equipment are not capable of performing any of their assigned missions because of maintenance requirements. Also called NMCM. See also not mission capable, supply. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) Material condition indicating that systems and equipment are not capable of performing any of their assigned missions because of maintenance work stoppage due to a supply shortage. Also called NMCS. See also not mission capable, maintenance. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Equipment that cannot perform its combat mission because of maintenance work stoppage due to a supply shortage. (Source: DA PAM 750-35)

The dollar amount specifically reserved against an appropriation, or fund, for expenditure in payment of an order placed, contract awarded, or service received. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Any kind of congressional or administrative authority to incur obligations, whether or not it also carries the authority to make expenditures in payment thereof. 2. A specific form of authority of the kind known as citation-of-funds used within the Department of the Army and the Air Force. See also allocation; allotment; appropriation; sub-allotment. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Amount of an order placed, a contract awarded, a service received or any other transaction that legally reserves an appropriation or fund for expenditure. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) Provides a semi-permanent, all-weather facility for bulk transfer of petroleum, oils, and lubricants (POL) directly from an offshore tanker to a beach termination unit (BTU) located immediately inland from the high watermark. POL then is either transported inland or stored in the beach support area. Major offshore petroleum discharge systems (OPDS) components are: the OPDS tanker with booster pumps and spread mooring winches; a recoverable single anchor leg mooring (SALM) to accommodate tankers of up to 70,000 deadweight tons; ship to SALM hose lines; up to 4 miles of 6-inch (internal diameter) conduit for pumping to the beach; and two BTUs to interface with the shoreside systems. OPDS can support a two-line system for multiproduct discharge, but ship standoff distance is reduced from 4 to 2 miles. Amphibious construction battalions install the OPDS with underwater construction team assistance. OPDS are embarked on selected ready reserve force tankers modified to support the system. Also called OPDS. See also facility; petroleum, oils, and lubricants; single anchor leg moor; system. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) An item that has been developed and produced to military or commercial standards and specifications, is readily available for delivery from an industrial source, and may be procured without change to satisfy a military requirement. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Agreement for the supply of goods or services which contains no or varying limits of time and quantity, and which usually involves recurring orders and charges in varying degree. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

The quantity of stock intended to sustain normal operations during the interval between receipt of replenishment shipment and submission of subsequent replenishment requisition. Does not include either safety level or OST quantity. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) The quantities of materiel required to sustain operations in the interval between requisitions or the arrival of successive shipments. These quantities should be based on the established replenishment period (monthly, quarterly, etc.) See also level of supply. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A quantity of supplies (in a given supply class) kept by using units for use in peacetime operations, based on various authorizations. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-1) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A quantity of selected end items or major components of equipment authorized for stockage at CONUS installations and overseas support maintenance activities to extend their capability to respond to the materiel readiness requirements of supported activities. This is accomplished by providing supported activities with serviceable replacements from ORF assets when like items of equipment of supported activities cannot be repaired or modified in time to meet operational requirements. (Source: DA PAM 750-35)

(DOD) The time elapsing between the initiation of stock replenishment action for a specific activity and the receipt by that activity of the materiel resulting from such action. Order and shipping time is applicable only to materiel within the supply system, and it is composed of the distinct elements, order time, and shipping time. See also level of supply. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The time that elapses from placement of order until receipt of order. This includes time for order transmittal, processing, preparation and shipping. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

Assembling a customer's order from items in storage. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

The activities associated with filling customer orders. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

The amount of time, measured in days, it takes for an item requisitioned by a unit to be received and processed at the unit's SSA. (Source: QMC&S, Logistics Training Department)

The quantity of stock intended to sustain normal operations during the interval between submission of replenishment requisition until stock receipt is posted to the account. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-1, DA Pam 710-2-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) 1. The time elapsing between the initiation of stock replenishment action and submittal of requisition or order. 2. The time elapsing between the submittal of requisition or order and shipment of materiel by the supplying activity. See also order and shipping time. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The cost of placing an inventory order with a supplier. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

(DOD) That maintenance which is the responsibility of and performed by a using organization on its assigned equipment. Its phases normally consist of inspecting, servicing, lubricating, adjusting, and the replacing of parts, minor assemblies, and subassemblies. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Property authorized to a unit or organization under an MTOE or deployable TDA authorization document and all CTA property that deploys with the unit. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Record of property issued under an MTOE or deployable TDA authorization document. CTA items of equipment that are mission-related to all TOE units Armywide are considered organizational property. Examples of this type of equipment can be found in AR 71-13. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A sealed or otherwise securely closed container packed by vendor, supply depot, or arsenal. Container conforms to the following:
a. Contains only one kind of article to distinguish the container from one in which miscellaneous articles are packed for convenience in shipment. Component articles comprising a standard assembled unit of equipment, when shipped as a complete unit, may be considered as one article.
b. Contents are standard as to quantity, or the outside of the package shows by stenciling or other permanently affixed markings a list of quantities and description of the contents.
c. Designation of vendor, depot, or arsenal that packaged the contents is shown on the outside of the package.
d. Package was received by consignee with unbroken seals or protective fastening applied by vendor, depot, or arsenal, and with no evidence of tampering or visible damage to contents. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Nonconsumable supplies other than capital equipment. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Plant equipment used in or with, manufacture of components or end items relative to maintenance, supply, processing, assembly, or R&D operation. (Items categorized as IPE are excluded.) (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

The assembly and securing of loads for shipment by railroad or motor carrier equipment, including trailer/container-onflat-car (T/COFC), intermodal containers, tactical vehicles, and ships. (AR 740-1, Logistics Storage and Supply Activity Operations, 15 Jun 01)

(DOD) A single item of cargo, too large for palletization or containerization, that exceeds 1090 inches long by 111 inches wide by 105 inches high. Requires transport by sea or use of a C-5 or C-17 aircraft for transport by air. See also cargo; oversized cargo. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Overage Reparable Items List (ORIL)

It is an item that requires the turn-in of an old (like item) within a specified time period (NLT 10 days after the issue of a new item).

EXAMPLE:

M1 Tank engine (new) is issued to an Army unit because the engine that they currently had was bad.  The unit has 10 days from the date of issue to turn the old (unserviceable) engine.  After 10 days the item is reported on the ORIL list.  Items are designated with recoverability codes that tell the different Army supply systems (SARSS, ULLS, SAMS) that they need to be turned in.  Several reasons can cause them to be recoverable:   More cost effective to repair and return to the Army supply system than to buy new from wholesale; Item contains precious metal(s); The �lead time� to make a new item is to excessive and will create an increase in Non-Mission Capable time.

Overhaul

Maintenance that restores equipment or components to a completely serviceable condition that revises its service-life expectancy to a predicted, measurable length This process involves inspection and diagnosis according to Depot or National Maintenance Work Requirements, or similar technical directions that identify all components exhibiting wear and directs the replacement or adjustment of those items in accordance with the applicable technical specifications. (DALO-SSF Program Management Office).

(DOD) Large items of specific equipment such as a barge, side loadable warping tug, causeway section, powered, or causeway section, nonpowered. Requires transport by sea. See also cargo; outsized cargo. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Purchasing a logistics service from an outside firm, as opposed to performing it in-house. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

The time from the date of receipt of the materiel by an overseas POD until the date materiel is delivered to the overseas requisitioning installation. It includes POD hold time and intratheater transit time.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

The time from the date of receipt of the materiel by a CONUS POE until the date that materiel is delivered to the oversea Port of Debarkation (POD). It includes POE hold time, materiel loading time, and oversea transit time.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

These are major weapons or equipment systems of such importance that they are subject to continuous monitoring and management at all levels of command. Pacing items are identified in AR 220-1. (DA Pam 750-35, 1 Aug 84)

Fuels that are transported, stored, or issued in containers of 55 gallons or less and in 500-gallon collapsible containers. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) A petroleum product (generally a lubricant, oil, grease, or specialty item) normally packaged by a manufacturer and procured, stored, transported, and issued in containers having a fill capacity of 55 United States gallons (or 45 Imperial gallons, or 205 liters) or less. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Petroleum products other than fuels that are stored, transported, and issued in containers of 55 gallons or less. Examples are lubricants, greases, and specification samples. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A platform device (about four feet square) used for moving and storing goods. A forklift truck is used to lift and move the loaded pallet. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

(DOD) A truck with hydraulic load handling mechanism, trailer and flatrack system capable of self-loading and -unloading. Truck and companion trailer have a 16.5 ton payload capacity. Also called PLS. See also flatrack. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) Topless, sideless container component of palletized load system, some of which conform to International Organization for Standardization specifications. See also palletized load system. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

May be either a TOE or TDA organization. For TOE, a numbered organization of battalion or equivalent level; or company, battery, troop, platoon, detachment, or team not an organic element of a battalion or other parent organization. For TDA, any TDA organization assigned a unique TDA number. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-1, DA Pam 710-2-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

The UIC specifically associated with a parent organization and from which other UICs may be derived. Designator of a parent UIC is AA; in the case of TDA augmentations to TOE organizations, 90 through 99. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-1, DA Pam 710-2-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) Material condition of an aircraft or training device indicating that it can perform at least one but not all of its missions because of maintenance requirements existing on the inoperable subsystem(s). Also called PMCM. See also full mission capable; mission capable; partial mission capable; partial mission capable, supply. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) Material condition of an aircraft or training device indicating it can perform at least one but not all of its missions because maintenance required to clear the discrepancy cannot be continued due to a supply shortage. Also called PMCS. See also full mission capable; mission capable; partial mission capable; partial mission capable, maintenance. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Any item that can be identified only by the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code and the manufacturer's part number.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

A part which, because of its conventional design and standard physical characteristics, has a wide range of adaptability in the manufacture and maintenance of equipment; common parts. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A general term identifying all types of supply transactions associated with materiel demands within supply distribution systems. The term is applicable when forwarding materiel demands from one supply source to another supply source; i.e., passing orders, referral orders, materiel release orders, and redistribution orders. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A general term that identifies supply transactions sending materiel demands from the initial to the ultimate supply source. Passing action, as time measurement, extends from date that initial supply source receives the requisition until date of receipt by final supply source (e.g., CONUS ICP).  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

An order used to pass misrouted requisition to the proper depot or distribution point, and to pass a requisition from one distribution system to another.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

A device connected to a computer to provide communication as input and output of auxiliary functions such as additional storage. Includes modems, display terminals, keyboards, disk drives, tape drives, printers, control units, central processing units, and so on. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Items designed for personal use or performance of duty by a person and normally stored with the personal effects of or worn or carried on the person. Examples are handguns, flashlights, some toolboxes, protective masks, binoculars, and items listed on DA Form 3645 or DA Form 3645-1. Such items become personal equipment only when issued to the using person for personal use. Items like motor vehicles, office furniture, Government quarters and furnishings and typewriters are not classified as personal property. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Military-type clothing and personal clothing such as headgear, underwear, footwear, service uniforms, and component items prescribed by the Secretary of the Army and provided to enlisted members. (AR 700-84 and AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Property of any kind except real property and records of the Federal Government. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

The obligation of a person to exercise reasonable and prudent actions to properly use, care for, and safeguard all Government property in his or her possession. Applies to all Government property issued for, acquired for, or converted to a person's exclusive use, with or without receipt. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Includes all heating fuel oil types, both distillate and residual, used as a burner fuel in boiler plants and other heating equipment. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

The movement and storage of finished goods from manufacturing plants to warehouses to customers; used synonymously with business logistics. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

A rail-truck service. A shipper loads a highway trailer, and a carrier drives it to a rail terminal and loads it on a rail flatcar; the railroad moves the trailer-on-flatcar combination to the destination terminal, where the carrier offloads the trailer and delivers it to the consignee. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

Materiel having a ready resale value, or civilian application as to personal possession, and is therefore especially subject to theft. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD, NATO) In logistics, the channel of support or a specific portion thereof by means of which materiel or personnel flow from sources of procurement to their point of use. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) The geographic point at which cargo or personnel are discharged. May be a seaport or aerial port of debarkation. For unit requirements, it may or may not coincide with the destination. Also called POD. See also port of embarkation. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A marine terminal at which troops, units, military sponsored personnel, unit impediments, and materiel are discharged from ships and watercraft. Ports of debarkation normally act as ports of embarkation on return passenger and retrograde cargo shipments. See also Army terminals; port of embarkation. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A marine terminal at which troops, units, military sponsored personnel, unit impediments, and materiel board and/or are loaded aboard ships. Ports of embarkation normally act as ports of debarkation on return passenger and retrograde cargo shipments. See also Army terminals; port of debarkation. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) The geographic point in a routing scheme from which cargo or personnel depart. May be a seaport or aerial port from which personnel and equipment flow to port of debarkation. For unit and non-unit requirements, it may or may not coincide with the origin. Also called POE. See also port of debarkation. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The posting of a transaction to add or to subtract from the accountable stock record balance after physical issue or storage of a stocked item.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

Any transaction that causes an increase or decrease to accountable stock record balance. It is dated after the physical inventory cutoff date. (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

Preconfigured unit loads are sets of expendable or durable items packaged and shipped together under a unique NSN. Preconfigured unit loads are designed to allow an organization the ability to requisition a grouping of expendable items to support a specific function (such as services on a helicopter) or mission (such as emplacing 100 meters concertina wire). It is designed for use in those units that have a reduced capability to store and move ASL stocks. Currently, PULs are only authorized in support of the light infantry division. The preconfigured unit load is used for units within a light infantry division. It is assembled by the wholesale system and will be stored at no lower than corps level. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Preinventory planning is conducted prior to the physical inventory cutoff date to reduce the potential for inventory inaccuracies through:

a. Actions to assure location integrity by resolving such situations as unbinned/loose materiel; questionable identity of materiel in location; and multiple conditions, shelf life (including date of pack/date of expiration), and/or materiel lots stored in a single location.

b. Document cleanup to assure to the extent possible that adjustments and transaction reversals are posted to the record, inprocess receipts are stored in location, and related transactions are sent to the ICP before the established physical inventory cutoff date. )AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

Any transaction, causing an increase or decrease to accountable stock record balance, dated prior to the established physical inventory cutoff date.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

(DOD, NATO) To place military units, equipment, or supplies at or near the point of planned use or at a designated location to reduce reaction time, and to ensure timely support of a specific force during initial phases of an operation. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) That portion of the war reserve materiel requirement which the current Secretary of Defense guidance dictates be reserved and positioned at or near the point of planned use or issue to the user prior to hostilities to reduce reaction time and to assure timely support of a specific force/project until replenishment can be effected. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The posting of a transaction to add to or subtract from the accountable stock record before physical issue or storage of a stocked item. (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

A list of unit maintenance repair parts that are demand-supported, nondemand-supported, and specified initial stockage repair parts for newly introduced end items. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-1) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) The care and servicing by personnel for the purpose of maintaining equipment and facilities in satisfactory operating condition by providing for systematic inspection, detection, and correction of incipient failures either before they occur or before they develop into major defects. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Hand receipt between an accountable officer and the person receiving the property and assuming direct responsibility for it. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A person who is hand-receipted property directly from the accountable officer. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A contract agreement or purchase order entered into by a contractor with the United States Government (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) End items and replacement assemblies of such importance that management techniques require centralized individual item management throughout the supply system, to include depot level, base level, and items in the hands of using units. These specifically include the items where, in the judgment of the Services, there is a need for central inventory control, including centralized computation of requirements, central procurement, central direction of distribution, and central knowledge and control of all assets owned by the Services. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Priority Designator (PD)

(DOD) A two-digit issue and priority code (01 through 15) placed in military standard requisitioning and issue procedure requisitions. It is based upon a combination of factors which relate the mission of the requisitioner and the urgency of need or the end use and is used to provide a means of assigning relative rankings to competing demands placed on the Department of Defense supply system. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The numeric entry that consists of a two-position code of Arabic numerals, made by combining the Force/Activity Designator (FAD) and the Urgency of Need Designator (UND). (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

(DOD) The interval in months between the initiation of procurement action and receipt into the supply system of the production model (excludes prototypes) purchased as the result of such actions, and is composed of two elements, production lead time and administrative lead time. See also administrative lead time; initiation of procurement action; level of supply; receipt into the supply system. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) The time interval between the placement of a contract and receipt into the supply system of materiel purchased. Two entries are provided: a. initial--The time interval if the item is not under production as of the date of contract placement. b. reorder--The time interval if the item is under production as of the date of contract placement. See also procurement lead time. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Production logistics

(DOD) That part of logistics concerning research, design, development, manufacture, and acceptance of materiel. In consequence, production logistics includes: standardization and interoperability, contracting, quality assurance, initial provisioning, transportability, reliability and defect analysis, safety standards, specifications and production processes, trials and testing (including provision of necessary facilities), equipment documentation, configuration control, and modifications. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A three-position alphabetic or numeric code assigned for purposes of identifying- 

a. Requisitions and related documents applicable to specific projects or programs and/or special exercises or maneuvers; 

b. Shipments of materiel for specific projects or programs; 

c. Specific programs to provide for funding and costing of such extraordinary programs at the requisitioner or supplier level which, by their nature, require such identification to satisfy program cost analysis. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

The terms "Government property," "Army property," and "property" include all property under DA control except property accounted for as owned by an NAF activity. References to property of other U.S. Government agencies or of foreign governments clearly will be identified as such; for example, Air Force, State Department, or Republic of Korea property. All property issued by the United States to the ARNG remains the property of the United States, under section 710(A), title 32, United States Code. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) A formal record of property and property transactions in terms of quantity and/or cost, generally by item. An official record of Government property required to be maintained. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

An individual duly designated by appropriate authority to administer contract requirements and obligations relative to Government property furnished to or acquired by a contractor; an authorized representative of the contracting officer. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A formally designated set of property records maintained under AR 710-2 to account for organizational and installation property in a using unit. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

The obligation to maintain records, other than a stock record account, of certain classes of nonexpendable property and expendable (reportable) items listed under specified conditions or by specific instructions from Headquarters, Department of the Army. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

General terms referring to any record of property. This includes not only formal SRAs maintained in item or monetary terms by accountable officers, but also organizational property books, installation property books, and individual clothing and equipment records, or any other organized files of property records. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) A model suitable for evaluation of design, performance, and production potential. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Cause which, in a natural and continuous sequence unbroken by a new cause, produces loss or damage and without which loss or damage would not have occurred. It can be further explained as primary moving cause, or predominating cause, from which injury follows as a natural, direct, and immediate consequence, and without which it would not have occurred. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

The office that awards or executes a contract for supplies or services and performs post award functions not assigned to a contract administration office.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

That function of management by which conformance of materiel to contract and specification requirements is assured. This assurance is obtained by evaluation of production quality controls and inspections exercised by procedures, supplemented by direct verification inspection of product. See also quality control. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

That function of management relative to all procedures, methods, examinations, and tests required during procurement, receipt, storage, and issue that are necessary to provide the user with an item of the required quality. See also quality assurance. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

The authorized means of users of Army equipment to report, either by message or SF Form 368, equipment faults in design, operations, and manufacture. (DA Pam 750-35, 1 Aug 84)

(DOD, NATO) A point on a railway where loads are transferred between trains and other means of transport. See also navigation head. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD, NATO) The maximum number of trains which can be moved in each direction over a specified section of track in a 24 hour period. See also route capacity. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Temporary memory on micro chips. Users can store data in RAM or take it out at high speeds. However, any information stored in RAM disappears when the computer is shut off. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

(DOD, NATO) The average number of miles or kilometers to be traveled in a given period of time, including all ordered halts. It is expressed in miles or kilometers in the hour. See also pace. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The capability of a unit/formation, ship, weapon system, or equipment to perform the mission or functions for which it is organized or designed. (DA Pam 750-35, 1 Aug 84)

Land and interests in lands. This includes buildings, piers, docks, warehouses, rights-of-way and basements, utility systems, and all other improvements permanently attached and ordinarily regarded as real estate. This does not include machinery, equipment, or fixed signal communication systems that may be removed without harming the usefulness of the structure. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) Lands, buildings, structures, utilities systems, improvements, and appurtenances thereto. Includes equipment attached to and made part of buildings and structures (such as heating systems) but not movable equipment (such as plant equipment). (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

1. See JCS Pub 1 for definition. (ASCC) 2. The absence of delay in acquisition, transmission, and reception of data. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD, NATO) Pertaining to the timeliness of data or information that has been delayed only by the time required for electronic communication. This implies that there are no noticeable delays. See also near real time. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

To restore an item, to a standard as nearly as possible to original or new condition in appearance, performance, and life expectancy. This is accomplished through the maintenance technique of complete disassembly of the item, inspection of all parts or components, repair or replacement of worn or unserviceable elements using original manufacturing tolerance and specifications and subsequent reassembly of the item. (DA Pam 750-35, 1 Aug 84)

Maintenance that restores equipment to a zero time/zero mile standard. This process involves end item tear down and replacement of all expendable components, all aged components, reconditioning of structural components, and the procedures identified for overhaul of the end item. In addition, this process restores the item to a standard configuration by installing all outstanding Modification Work Orders and Engineering Change Proposals, and allows for technology insertion. (DALO-SSF Program Management Office)

An officer charged with custody or storage of property received by means of shipment. The office is distinguished from the consignee on the bill of lading because that consignee usually is the transportation officer. Usually, the receiving officer is an accountable officer at the station of destination. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A comparison of the supply records of separate activities to ensure their compatibility. The term reconciliation includes the corrective actions necessary to bring the two record sets into agreement. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

To obtain agreement between the physical count and record balance by attempting to account for all transactions representing infloat documents.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

Renovate, repair, overhaul, rebuild, or take any combination of these actions in order to return an item to a state of serviceability. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

The act of reconsigning cargo that has been discharged at the initial destination but subsequently redirected to a new consignee prior to delivery to the original consignee. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) An item which normally is not consumed in use and is subject to return for repair or disposal. See also reparable item. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

1, 2 and 3. See JCS Pub 1 for definitions. (A, Q) 

4. The process of extricating a vehicle or equipment casualty from the place where it has become disabled or defective and moving it to the first place where repairs can be effected, or from which it can be backloaded. In its broader sense, the term covers not only this process, but also backloading and evacuation. 

5. The search, location, description, and reporting, or survey control. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Actions and practices required for the segregation and collection of contaminated petroleum-base products. Collection and storage will be in appropriate mobile or fixed aboveground or underground containers. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A request made periodically or anticipated to be repetitive for materiel to be used immediately or for stock replenishment. Most demands are recurring. A demand is, therefore, considered recurring when doubt exists as to its nature. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-1, DA Pam 710-2-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) A request by an authorized requisitioner to satisfy a materiel requirement for consumption or stock replenishment that is anticipated to recur periodically. Demands for which the probability of future occurrence is unknown will be considered as recurring. Recurring demands will be considered by the supporting supply system in order to procure, store, and distribute materiel to meet similar demands in the future. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The process of reclaiming contaminated solvents by separating through distillation the solvents from the sludge. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) The act of effecting transfer in control, utilization, or location of material between units or activities within or among the Military Services or between the Military Services and other Federal agencies. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

An order issued by a responsible inventory manager on an accountable supply distribution activity that directs release of materiel to another activity within the same supply complex. For intraservice use, it may be used to direct release and shipment of materiel from a post, camp, station, or base to another similar activity to meet a demand.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

A refrigerated vehicle. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

(DOD) 1. A refrigerator. 2. A motor vehicle, railroad freight car, ship, aircraft, or other conveyance, so constructed and insulated as to protect commodities from either heat or cold. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Under SARSS-O, a referral directs one SSA to package, label, and ship an item it currently has in storage to another SSA. The later, also known as the destination SSA, upon receipt of the item, will place it in the bin of the unit needing the item. (Source: QMC&S, Logistics Training Department)

An order used between supply sources and distribution systems to pass requisitions for supply when the initial activity cannot fill the demand.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

A decision by the supplier that positive supply cannot be made for a definite reason.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

(DOD) The interval between successive reorder (procurement) actions. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) 1. That point at which time a stock replenishment requisition would be submitted to maintain the predetermined or calculated stockage objective. 2. The sum of the safety level of supply plus the level for order and shipping time equals the reorder point. See also level of supply. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

That point, expressed as a quantity of stock, at which time a stock replenishment requisition would be submitted to maintain a stockage objective. This consists of the sum of the safety level, OST, and (if applicable) the repair cycle level. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-1, DA Pam 710- 2-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) The restoration of an item to serviceable condition through correction of a specific failure or unserviceable condition. See also overhaul; rebuild. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) The stages through which a reparable item passes from the time of its removal or replacement until it is reinstalled or placed in stock in a serviceable condition. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

An additional quantity of selected end items or major components of equipment approved for stockage in the wholesale supply system to replace like items of equipment withdrawn from using activities for scheduled depot maintenance or, in the case of the aircraft, the depot maintenance of crash-damaged equipment. This float is used primarily to extend the economic service life of selected items of Army materiel by providing for their depot maintenance on a timely basis without detracting from the materiel readiness of using activities. (DA Pam 750-35, 1 Aug 84)

Quantity of reparable type items required for stockage, based on average monthly repair rate and repair cycle time. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-1, DA Pam 710-2-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A parameter, expressed as an average, used in calculation of repair cycle level of stock. The cycle begins on acceptance of a job by maintenance and ends when the formerly unserviceable asset is returned to stock in a serviceable condition. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-1, DA Pam 710-2-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Any part, subassembly, assembly, or component, required for installation in the maintenance or repair of an end item, subassembly, or component. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A list indicating the range of repair parts, special tools, and test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment required for the maintenance of a specified number of end items/systems for a definite period of time for each level of authorized maintenance. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Class IX secondary items that carry a maintenance repair code (MRC) of "D", "F", "H", or "L". (Source: DA PAM 750-35)

An element of a supply support activity providing exchange service for reparable components. Exchange of an unserviceable reparable for a serviceable like item is made on a request for issue or turn-in document. (DA Pam 710-2-1 and DA Pam 710-2-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) An item that can be reconditioned or economically repaired for reuse when it becomes unserviceable. See also recoverable item. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

DLAI 4140.55/AR 735-11-2/SECNAVINST 4355.18A/AFJMAN 23-215/, [formerly Report of Discrepancy (ROD)], Reporting of Supply (issue/packaging) Discrepancies. Used when discrepancies are attributable to the issuing activity. SDRs will be submitted for discrepant shipments from contractors/manufacturers or vendors regardless of dollar value. In addition, a point of contact, telephone number, and fax number should be provided to assist in timely resolution. Requests for reconsideration/reevaluation of DLA's final reply should be forwarded to the military service focal point for assistance. When DLA has replied to an SDR indicating a financial adjustment is authorized, follow-ups will be submitted using MILLSBILLS Document Identifier Code FAE and Advice Code 26 after 60 days have elapsed from SDR notification receipt.

SDRs can be submitted when T-ASA is the issuing activity for (but are not limited) to the following reasons:

* Material Non-receipt - If material was shipped by traceable means, T-ASA will provide GBL, registered or certified numbers, and DLA transportation information received from the Port of Embarkation (POE).

*Unusable - If material is received damaged, take photographs of damage and retain container, if possible. If material is unusable due to inherent problems, we will negotiate with the vendor and /or manufacturer. Solutions may involve returning material to T-ASA, instructions are on-site fix, warranty repair, or direct exchange.

* Wrong Material - If customer error, you will have to reorder. If other than customer error, we will forward disposition instructions to you. This may include return of material and a request for billing adjustment, or direct exchange.

The referenced regulations governing "Reporting Supply Discrepancies" are located at http://www.dlaps.hq.dla.mil.

SDRs can be submitted to T-ASA via Standard Form 364, by mail, e-mail, letter and FAX, to the following addresses:

The Standard Form 364 is available in PDF format.

Official report used to record the circumstances concerning the loss, unserviceability or destruction of property, and serves as, or supports, a voucher for droppage of items from the property records on which they are listed. It also serves to determine all question of responsibility (pecuniary or otherwise) for the absence or conditions of the articles. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

An instrument for recording circumstances concerning loss, damage, or destruction of Army property. It serves as, or supports, a voucher for dropping articles from property records on which they are listed. It also serves to determine any question of responsibility (financial or otherwise) for absence or condition of the articles. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A supply request initiated by the using unit. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Forms authorized to be used as a unit, organization, or activity to request supplies and to turn in supplies to a supply officer, accountable officer, or property disposal officer. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

The date when end items and concurrent spare parts must be available for International Logistics Program recipients.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

The date on which materiel must actually be delivered to the requisitioner. It is always a date earlier or later than the computed standard delivery date (SDD). An RDD cannot exactly equal a computed SDD.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

(DOD) In Army usage, the amount of ammunition expressed in terms of rounds per weapon per day for ammunition items fired by weapons, and in terms of other units of measure per day for bulk allotment and other items, estimated to be required to sustain operations of any designated force without restriction for a specified period. Tactical commanders use this rate to state their requirements for ammunition to support planned tactical operations at specified intervals. The required supply rate is submitted through command channels. It is consolidated at each echelon and is considered by each commander in subsequently determining the controlled supply rate within the command. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD, NATO) 1. An authoritative demand or request especially for personnel, supplies, or services authorized but not made available without specific request. (DOD) 2. To demand or require services from an invaded or conquered nation. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A supply request initiated by the SSA in a MILSTRIP format or a unit supply request converted to a MILSTRIP format by the SSA for submission to the next higher source of supply. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) The maximum quantities of materiel to be maintained on hand and on order to sustain current operations. It will consist of the sum of stocks represented by the operating level, safety level, and the order and shipping time or procurement lead time, as appropriate. See also level of supply. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The RO is the maximum quantity of an item authorized to be on hand and on order at any time. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A Logistics Program Support Activity (LPSA) automated system which produces a series of magnetic tape and microfiche products reflecting The Army Authorization Document System (TAADS) data and Continuing Balance System-Expanded (CBS-X) asset information. These products display authorizations and assets for major (Class VII) and secondary (Class 11) items. These are items which are assigned a Line Item Number (LIN) and appear in MTOE, TDA, and are authorized for ORF, POMCUS, War Reserves, Operational Projects, and decrement stocks. The net shortages to these authorized quantities are used by the MIRV system.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

An investigation of potential or actual discrepancies between physical count and recorded balances. The purpose of research is to determine the correct balance and the cause of discrepancies. There are three types of research:

a. Postcount validation. A comparison of physical count with potential recorded balances or another count, considering recent transactions. The purpose of postcount validation is to determine the validity of the count. Postcount validation research ends when the accuracy of the count has been verified or when the necessary recounts have been taken or the discrepancy is $500 or less.

b. Preadjustment research. An investigation of potential discrepancies that involves considering recent transactions, unposted or rejected documents, search of temporary location areas, and verifying catalog data. Its purpose is to determine the correct balance. It ends when the balance has been verified or the adjustment quantity determined.

c. Causative research. An investigation of discrepancies (i.e., gains and losses) consisting of (as a minimum) a complete review of all transactions since the last completed inventory, the last location reconciliation (which included quantity), or back one year, whichever is sooner. It includes supporting documentation, catalog change actions, shipment discrepancies and unposted or rejected documentation. The purpose of causative research is to identify, analyze, and evaluate the cause of inventory discrepancies with the aim of eliminating repetitive errors. Causative research ends when the cause of the discrepancy has been discovered or when after review of the transactions no conclusive findings are possible.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

Any individual, state or entity against whom liability is recommended or assessed. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

The obligation of an individual to ensure that Government property and funds entrusted to his or her possession, command, or supervision are properly used and cared for and that proper custody and safekeeping are provided. There are four types of responsibility as defined in this glossary:

a. Command responsibility.
b. Direct responsibility.
c. Supervisory responsibility.
d. Personal responsibility. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD, NATO) The act of replenishing stocks in order to maintain required levels of supply. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

An issue of bulk fuel into a consuming end item of equipment. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Level of supply below the wholesale level. Retail level stockage generally is oriented toward attaining maximum operational readiness of support units and, therefore, it is based on demand or item essentiality. Installation supply and maintenance activities, direct support organizations, and GSUs usually are engaged in retail level supply support. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

The maximum amount of stockage a Supply Support Activity (SSA) is allowed to retain for a particular item above the Requisitioning Objective (RO). When the retention level is exceeded, the amount of stocks in excess of the retention level will be turned in to the higher supply source. Retention levels allow SSAs to stock quantities of an item in excess of the Requisitioning Objective. (Source: DA ODCSLOG)

The maximum quantity of an item authorized for retention on the Army supply system. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

1. A movement of materiel contrary to the normal flow. 2. A condition designation for materiel; such as ammunition, earmarked for movement to a rear depot or off-shore facility. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

The process of collecting, moving and storing used, damaged or outdated products and/or packaging from end users. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

(DOD) A fund established to finance a cycle of operations to which reimbursements and collections are returned for reuse in a manner such as will maintain the principal of the fund, e.g., working capital funds, industrial funds, and loan funds. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A type of ship designed to permit cargo to be driven on at origin and off at destination; used extensively for the movement of automobiles. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

(DOD) Provides a means of disembarking vehicles from a roll-on/roll-off ship to lighterage. The roll-on/roll-off discharge facility consists of six causeway sections, nonpowered assembled into a platform that is two sections long and three sections wide. When use of landing craft, utility, as lighters, is being considered, a seventh "sea end" causeway section, on-powered, fitted with a rhino horn, is required. The roll-on/roll-off discharge facility assembly includes fendering, lighting, and a ramp for vehicle movement from ship to the platform. Also called RRDF. See also facility; lighterage. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

RON/DON is an abbreviation for the Request Order Number/Document Order Number. Under SARSS-O, unit requisition numbers are not forwarded beyond the unit's supported SSA. If the SSA does not have the requisitioned item, the SSA will requisition the item using its own DODAAC and document number. Upon receipt of the item at the SSA, the SARSS 1 computer will identify the specific SSA customer that requested the item. (Source: QMC&S, Logistics Training Department)

Quantity of stock intended to permit continued support in the event of minor interruption of stockage replenishment or unpredictable fluctuation in demand rate, or both. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) The quantity of materiel, in addition to the operating level of supply, required to be on hand to permit continuous operations in the event of minor interruption of normal replenishment or unpredictable fluctuations in demand. See also level of supply. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The inventory a company holds beyond normal needs as a buffer against delays in receipt of orders or changes in customer buying patterns. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

The SARSS-Gateway, formerly known as the Objective Supply Capability (OSC) - Gateway is a computer located in St. Louis, MO, that maintains all of the on-hand balances of the Supply Support Activities throughout the Army. (Source: QMC&S, Logistics Training Department)

Materiel that has no value except for its basic content. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

End items, replacement assemblies, parts, and consumables, other than principal items. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

An overall term used to define any or all of the following IL terms: Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG), mil group, or mission. (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

System of centralized asset knowledge and control (vertical materiel management) of selected secondary items. The goal of SIMS-X is to improve the utilization of assets already in the supply system. The wholesale item manager is provided data of on-hand quantities and RO by all owning stock record accounts. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A consolidated point of distribution for specified expendable supplies to activities authorized logistical support at an installation. In concept and operation, the center is similar to a commercial supermarket. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Materiel which requires a high degree of protection due to its characteristics (i.e., fragile, delicate, hazardous to materiel, special weapons except ammunition, highly technical in nature, narcotics, etc.). (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Sets, kits, and outfits (SKO)
A collection of component items and support items designed to accomplish one general function. It is identified, cataloged, authorized and issued as a single end item. It may be made up of components and support items included in more than one class of supplies; may include separately type-classified end items; may include components and support items for which logistic responsibilities are assigned to more than one agency; and may include nonexpendable, durable, and expendable components and support items. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) Periodic prescribed inspection and/or servicing of equipment accomplished on a calendar, mileage, or hours of operation basis. See also organizational maintenance. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Shelf life

See JCS Pub 1 for definition. (A) 2. The total period of time, beginning with the date of manufacture/cure/assembly that an item may remain in the combined wholesale (including manufacturer) and retail storage system and still remain suitable for issue to, and use by the end user. (Shelf life is not to be confused with service life that is a measurement of anticipated total in-use time.) (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

The total period of time beginning with the data of manufacture/cure/assembly or inspection/test/restorative action that an item may remain in the combined wholesale (including manufacturer) and retail storage system and still remain suitable for issue/use by the end user. Supply condition codes applicable to shelf life items and described in paragraph C-22 (Federal Condition Codes). Shelf life is not to be confused with service-life, which is a measurement of anticipated total in-use time.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

A code assigned to a shelf-life item to identify the period of time, beginning with the date of manufacture/cure/assembly and terminated by the date by which the item must be used or be subjected to inspection/test/restorative or disposal action. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

An item of supply possessing deteriorative or unstable characteristics to the degree that a storage time period must be assigned to assure that the item will perform satisfactorily in service. For the medical commodity, the definition of a shelf-life item refers only to expiration dated items. Medical items, without an assigned potency expiration date, are defined as estimated storage life items. a. Type I-An item of supply that is determined, through an evaluation of technical test data and/or actual experience, to be an item with definite nonextendible period of shelf life. b. Type II-An item of supply having an assigned shelf-life time period which may be extended after the completion of prescribed inspection/test/restorative action. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

An item of supply possessing deteriorative or unstable characteristics to the degree that a storage time period must be assigned to assure that it will perform satisfactorily in service.

a. Type I Shelf life item. An item of supply that is determined through an evaluation of technical test data and/or actual experience to be an item with a definite nonextendable period of shelf life.

b. Type II shelf life item. An item of supply having an assigned shelflife time period that may be extended after completion of inspection/test/restorative action.

c. Expiration Date. The date beyond which nonextendable items (Type 1) should be discarded as no longer suitable for issue or use.

d. Inspection/Test Date. The date by which extendable items (Type 11) should be subjected to inspection, test, or restorative.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

An officer who ships property for which he or she is responsible or accountable, as distinguished from the officer who prepares the bill of lading. Normally, a shipping officer is an accountable property officer who ships property to an officer who has requisitioned the articles (receiving officer). (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Normally a 1LT, the shop officer is the OIC of the Direct Support Unit's maintenance section. (Source: QMC&S, Logistics Training Department)

Repair parts and consumable supplies stocked within a support-level maintenance activity for internal use during accomplishment of maintenance requests. It is similar in purpose to repair parts kept by a unit in support of organizational maintenance, in that it is for internal use only and has been issued from an ASL at an SSA. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Expendable items consumed in operation and maintenance (waste, oils, solvents, tape, packing, flux, welding rod). (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A fault that requires maintenance or supply action on a piece of equipment but does not render the equipment Not Mission Capable (NMC). (DA Pam 750-35, 1 Aug 84)

Short supply

(DOD) An item is in short supply when the total of stock on hand and anticipated receipts during a given period are less than the total estimated demand during that period. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

2,000 pounds. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

A computer model that represents a real life logistics operation with mathematical symbols and runs it for a simulated length of time to determine how proposed changes will affect the operation. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

A HQDA business process reengineering initiative to streamline and modernize the way that secondary items (end items, replacement assemblies, parts, and consumables) are managed in the Army. SSF is merging current wholesale and retail elements of the Army Working Capital Fund, Supply Management Army business area below Departmental level, and converting selected Operations & Maintenance inventories, into a single, Nationally managed fund. (DALO-SSF Program Management Office).

(DOD) Bulk petroleum and packaged bulk petroleum items that are requisitioned for overseas use by means of a consolidated requirement document, prepared and submitted through joint petroleum office channels. Packaged petroleum items are requisitioned in accordance with normal requisitioning procedures. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Dry commodities that are made into a liquid form by the addition of water or other fluids to permit movement by pipeline. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

Handguns; shoulder-fired weapons; light automatic weapons up to and including .50 caliber machinegun; multibarrel machineguns such as the 7.62mm M134; recoilless rifles up to and including 106mm; mortars up to and including 81mm; rocket launchers, man-portable; grenade launchers, rifle and shoulder-fired; flame-throwers, and individually operated weapons that are portable or can be fired without special mounts or firing devices and that have potential use in civil disturbances and are vulnerable to theft. (AR 710-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

a. DOD Central Registry. DOD activity that is a repository for small arms serial numbers provided by the DOD Component Registries.

b. DOD Component Registry. Military department or agency that maintains the location of all small arms serial numbers within that component. It provides the DOD Central Registry with small arms status. A list of weapon serial numbers for which the component registry's Military department or agency-  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

A code which indicates the parts selected to satisfy maintenance or repair requirements; the most efficient and practical source or method of supply for the selected repair part; the lowest echelon of maintenance capable of installing or manufacturing the repair part; and the recoverability aspects of the repair part. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Under the SRA process, a below-depot maintenance activity (typically at installation level) may submit a request through Command channels to be authorized to perform specific maintenance tasks on DA-designated items coded "D" or "L" in the maintenance allocation charts. Requests must contain information that all tools and equipment required to perform this task are on hand and that unit personnel are thoroughly familiar with the repair standards. Requests for SRA's are routed to the applicable Army Materiel Command (AMC) commodity command for input and then forwarded for review to HQAMC. While elements along the processing chain may approve the SRA request, HQDA (DALO-SM) retains disapproval authority. MACOMs are required to compile and submit annual reports summarizing the performance of all approved SRAs.

Tools and equipment (usually designed concurrently with an end item) designed and developed to perform maintenance, test/calibration, diagnostic/prognostic analysis, and other related support of specific end items. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

To move a trailer of boxcar into place for loading or unloading. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

An unscheduled physical inventory required as a result of a total or partial materiel release denial. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) Assembling, holding, and organizing arriving personnel, equipment, and sustaining materiel in preparation for onward movement. The organizing and preparation for movement of personnel, equipment, and materiel at designated areas to incrementally build forces capable of meeting the operational commander's requirements. See also staging area. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Standard Army Ammunition System (SAAS) SAAS provides centralized information management to support ammunition management functions on the battlefield and in CONUS/OCONUS MACOMS. (Theater Logistics Handbook, 2001)

Standard Army Retail Supply System - Objective (SARSS-O): SARSS-O is the primary automation system for supply units operating in the Brigade and Division areas. It processes customer requests from ULLS, Standard Army Maintenance System (SAMS) and Standard Property Book System-Redesign (SPBS-R). SARSS maintains stock

record balances and reports them to the higher echelon SARSS systems. (Theater Logistics Handbook, 2001)

SARSS-2A performs time-sensitive supply management functions at the MMC level. It will rapidly respond to documentation received from subordinate SARSS-l, SARSS-2A, or DS4 activities. It is to be an on-line, transaction-oriented, management system allowing users to enter data and query the system using a keyboard. It will use near-real-time batch processing for transactions received from other activities. (Theater Logistics Handbook, 2001)

This module is also scheduled to replace elements of the SAILS and the DS4. It will perform less time-sensitive actions. These include demand history and analysis, document history, and cataloging. It will process on corps/ theater automated service centers (CTASCs) at the operational and tactical levels. It will process on the Army Standard Information Management System (ASIMS) at installations. (Theater Logistics Handbook, 2001)

SPBS-R is a Standard Army Management Information System (STAMIS) that automates property accounting systems. It operates in a centralized or decentralized mode. It also provides asset visibility where there is a requirement. System operators are Unit Supply Specialists - 92Y and Property Accounting Technicians - 920A. There is one per Property Book Team at each Heavy Division, Light Division, Airborne Division, Separate Combat Brigade, Separate Group/Brigade, Non-Division Battalion, Separate Company, and one per CSSAMO at each Division Support Command (DISCOM), Corps Support Command (COSCOM), Corps Support Group.  (Theater Logistics Handbook, 2001)

STAMIS are DA approved computer software programs that provide important managerial related information.  The following are just a few of the logistics-related STAMIS:  SPBS-R, SARSS, SAMS, SAAS. (Theater Logistics Handbook, 2001)

SAMS-1 is an automated maintenance management system used at the direct support (DS) maintenance company found in the separate brigade, division, corps, and echelons above corps and the general support (GS) maintenance company at echelons above corps. The system automates work order registration and document registers. It automates inventory control and reorder of shop and bench stock as well as automating work order parts and requisitioning. (Theater Logistics Handbook, 2001)

SAMS-2 is an automated maintenance management system used at the main support battalion (MSB), the forward support battalion (FSB) in the division, and the materiel office of functional maintenance battalions and support groups in the corps and echelons above corps (EAC). It is also used at the material management center (MMC) and in the division support command (DISCOM), corps support command (COSCOM), and the theater Army area command (TAACOM). (Theater Logistics Handbook, 2001)

The latest date by which normal processing and shipping in the logistics system will permit receipt and recording of the materiel by the consignee. (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573)

Standardization
The process of developing concepts, doctrines, procedures, and designs to achieve and maintain the most effective levels of compatibility, interoperability, interchangeability, and commonality in the fields of operations, administration, and materiel. Standardization is the process by which nations achieve the closest practicable cooperation among forces, the most efficient use of research , development, and production resources, and items.

Average cost to repair an article to return it to its regular operating condition.  The cost may be set forth in publications such as supply bulletins and manuals, or may be obtained from the installation maintenance activity. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

See standing operating procedure. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94) standing operating procedure (DOD, NATO).  A set of instructions covering those features of operations which lend themselves to a definite or standardized procedure without loss of effectiveness. The procedure is applicable unless ordered otherwise. Also called SOP. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A basic set of codes, integral to each current table of organization and equipment for the purpose of expressing each and every possible combination or variation thereof, which, when associated with organizational data, is the basis for personnel and supply computations. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Form listing the items of property that have been issued to a military person which he or she has lost, damaged, or destroyed, and for which he or she must repay the Government. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A code used to transmit information from the inventory manager and/or supply source to the creator of a requisition or the consignee or a designated control officer. Status codes are the opposite of advice codes in that the directional flow is reversed. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) An agreement that defines the legal position of a visiting military force deployed in the territory of a friendly state. Agreements delineating the status of visiting military forces may be bilateral or multilateral. Provisions pertaining to the status of visiting forces may be set forth in a separate agreement, or they may form a part of a more comprehensive agreement. These provisions describe how the authorities of a visiting force may control members of that force and the amenability of the force or its members to the local law or to the authority of local officials. To the extent that agreements delineate matters affecting the relations between a military force and civilian authorities and population, they may be considered as civil affairs agreements. Also called SOFA. See also civil affairs agreement. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Stockage List "Allowance" not Authorization Card - SLAC decks provide the supplier/userr with recommended item for stockage within the Authorized Stokage List (ASL) or Prescribed Load List (PLL). These allowance are based upon rwecommendations of the manufacturer wear out dates and actual data compiled from the field. SLAC decks should be reviewed and a determination made by the MACOM/Stockage Review Board before the items are added to stockage. DA Pam 710-2-2.

A letter code to denote the status of the item in relation to the authorized stockage list. See also stockage list item. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

An item of supply authorized to be stocked by a particular unit and included in the authorized stockage list of that unit. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) The maximum quantities of materiel to be maintained on hand to sustain current operations. It will consist of the sum of stocks represented by the operating level and the safety level. See also level of supply. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD, NATO) Process of maintaining inventory data on the quantity, location, and condition of supplies and equipment due-in, on-hand, and due-out, to determine quantities of material and equipment available and/or required for issue and to facilitate distribution and management of materiel. See also inventory control. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The organizational elements of a distribution system that maintains inventory data. Data maintained include the quantity, ownership and purpose, condition and location of materiel due-in, on hand and back ordered. Data will be used to determine availability of materiel for issue and to help in its distribution and management.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

An item that is centrally procured and stocked for issue within the supply distribution system of the inventory manager.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

(DOD) A revolving fund established to finance costs of inventories of supplies. It is authorized by specific provision of law to finance a continuing cycle of operations. Reimbursements and collections derived from such operations are available for use by the fund without further action by the Congress. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

A single unit that has been completely assembled. In a DRP system, an item is not considered complete until it is where it can satisfy customer demand. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

Direction and supervision of stock distribution from the time it becomes available until it is expended, declared surplus, or sent to disposal. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A number used to identify an item of supply. Types of numbers used are:

(1) NSN or NATO stock number.
(2) Commercial and Government Entity Code.
(3) Management control number.
(4) DODAC.
(5) Army commercial vehicle code.
(6) Any other identifying number when one of the types in (1) through (5) above has not been assigned. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-1, DA Pam 710-2-2) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

A situation in which the items a customer orders are currently unavailable. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

The opportunity cost that companies associate with not having supply sufficient to meet demands. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary))

Formal basic record showing, by item, receipt and disposal of property being held for issue, balance on hand, and other identifying or stock control data. The account is prepared on prescribed forms. It is maintained by, or under supervision of, an accountable officer. It may be maintained manually, by accounting machine methods, or by ADPE. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) A basic record showing by item the receipt and issuance of property, the balances on hand and such other identifying or stock control data as may be required by proper authority. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

The organizational element of a distribution system that is responsible for the physical handling of materiel. This includes its check-in and inspection (receipt); its keeping and surveillance in a warehouse, shed or open area (storage); and its selection and shipment (issue).  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

(DOD, NATO) The length of time for which an item of supply including explosives, given specific storage conditions, may be expected to remain serviceable and, if relevant, safe. See also shelf life. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(1) Temporary-up to 90 days.

(2) Short term-90 days to 1 year.

(3) Long term-over 1 year.  (AR 740-1, Logistics Storage and Supply Activity Operations, 15 Jun 01)

Strapping

(DOD) 1. An operation by which supply containers, such as cartons or boxes, are reinforced by bands, metal straps, or wire, placed at specified intervals around them, drawn taut, and then sealed or clamped by a machine. 2. Measurement of storage tanks and calculation of volume to provide tables for conversion of depth of product in linear units of measurement to volume of contents. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

An agency established to assist joint petroleum officers and joint area petroleum offices in compiling requirements of fuels and lubricants. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

1. See JCS Pub 1 for definition. 2. A functional division within an assembly, made up of a number of components or parts and capable of further disassembly. See also assembly; part. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD, NATO) In logistics, a portion of an assembly, consisting of two or more parts, which can be provisioned and replaced as an entity. See also assembly; component; part. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Provides subclassifications within specific classes of supply based on the following considerations: 

(a) Specialized transportation requirements, 

(b) Specialized packaging requirements, 

(c) Peculiar storage and handling characteristics, 

(d) Commodity characteristics, 

(e) Intended usage characteristics, and 

(f) Chemical/radiological sensitivity hazards. 

Subclasses of supply are depicted by alphabetic or numeric codes. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A hand receipt between a primary hand receipt holder and a person subsequently given the property for use. It does not transfer direct responsibility for property to the subhand receipt holder. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Food for, and provisions to be used in, feeding military personnel and animals. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

A code entered only in subsistence requisitions to show the "level of pack" to be applied to shipments of perishable and nonperishable subsistence.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

An item authorized for issue in lieu of a standard item of like nature and quality. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Grouping transactions together for a specific time or activity, and then posting only net results or summary of transactions to accounting records. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-2, AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Costs which have already been incurred as a result of past decisions and are considered irrevocable. Such costs should have no relevance to decisions regarding future actions. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

Obligation of a supervisor to ensure that all Government property issued to, or used by, his or her subordinates is properly used and cared for, and that proper custody and safekeeping of the property are provided. It is inherent in all supervisory positions and is not contingent upon signed receipts or responsibility statements. It arises because of assignment to a specific position and includes--

a. Providing proper guidance and direction.
b. Enforcing all security, safety, and accounting requirements.
c. Maintaining a supervisory climate that will facilitate and ensure the proper care and use of Government property. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Items and quantities of personal clothing authorized for issue to enlisted members to supplement initial allowances. They are given to persons whose assigned duties require more quantities of items than are included in initial issues. They are also given to those whose assigned duty requires special items of personal clothing not normally issued to the majority of enlisted members. (AR 700-84) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

Activities that maintain asset availability records and process requisitions to meet a customer's demand. They are:

a. Defense supply centers (DSC).

b. Inventory control points (ICP) (overseas and CONUS).

c. Accountable supply distribution activities, (ASDA) including overseas command depots.

d. Nonaccountable shipping activities.

e. Procurement activities.

f. Managers for retail stocks.

g. General Services Administration (GSA).  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

Items needed to equip, maintain, operate, and support military activities. Supplies may be used for administrative, combat, or general plant purposes. Supplies include food, clothing, equipment, arms, ammunition, fuel materials, and machinery of all kinds. For planning and administrative purposes, supplies are divided into 10 classes. Supplies are synonymous with "equipment" and "materiel." (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD) The procurement, distribution, maintenance while in storage, and salvage of supplies, including the determination of kind and quantity of supplies. a. producer phase--That phase of military supply which extends from determination of procurement schedules to acceptance of finished supplies by the military Services. b. consumer phase--That phase of military supply which extends from receipt of finished supplies by the Military Services through issue for use or consumption. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) The process by which an item of supply is controlled within the supply system, including requisitioning, receipt, storage, stock control, shipment, disposition, identification, and accounting.  (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Supply Discrepancy

Errors reportable under AR 735-11-2 or DLMS, Vol 2, Chapter 18. This includes any variation in goods received from data shown on the covering shipping documents (GSA or issue release/receipt document (DD Form 1348-1A); requisition; invoice/shipping document; authorized procurement delivery document or vendor's packing list; or other authorized shipping document) which is not the result of a transportation discrepancy or product quality deficiency. Supply discrepancies encompass variations in condition or quantity, incorrect and misdirected material, receipt of canceled requirements, improper or inadequate technical data or supply documentation, and any unsatisfactory condition due to improper packaging that causes the material to be vulnerable to loss, delay, or damage, or that imposes unnecessary expense to the U.S. Government, e.g., excessive packaging.

A manual form (SF 364) or its electronic equivalent used to report a supply discrepancy or other type of discrepancy specifically authorized by this guidance, e.g., specific types of product quality (including quality of service) or billing discrepancies in Security Assistance shipments. Also referred to as Report of Discrepancy (ROD).

(DOD, NATO) Any point where supplies are issued in detail. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Supply point distribution (A)

That method of distributing supplies in which the receiving unit is issued supplies at a supply point (depot, railhead, truckhead, distribution point) and moves the supplies in organic transportation. This method is the normal method of providing direct support ammunition supply service. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

a. An activity assigned a DODAAC having a supply support mission. Examples are:

(1) Direct support units.

(2) Missile support elements.

(3) Maintenance general support units.

(4) Supply and transportation battalions.

(5) Supply and service units.

(6) Repair and utility accounts.

(7) Installation supply divisions.

(8) Service schools.

(9) Materiel management centers.

(10) Technical supply agencies.

(11) Self-service supply centers.

(12) Technical supply agencies.

(13) Tables of distribution and allowances maintenance shops.

(14) Central issue facilities.

(15) Clothing initial issue points.

b. Any activity below the wholesale level having a supply support mission such as direct support units and installation supply divisions.  (AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.)

(DOD) Activities assigned a Department of Defense activity address code and that have a supply support mission, i.e., direct support supply units, missile support elements, maintenance support units. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Is feedback from the supply system that informs interested parties about the status of a requested item. Supply Status feedback may indicate that the request was canceled, that the supply source requires additional information, that the requisition is valid but that it will take additional time for it to be shipped, or that the item is on hand at the supply source and is being prepared for shipment. (Source QMC&S, Logistics Training Department)

The methods by which two separate computers transfer data via electronic means (radiowaves, microwaves, satellites, land lines, etc. (QMC&S, Logistics Training Department)

That characteristic of materiel which quantifies its ability to adapt to changing supply and maintenance concepts (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 Oct 83)

(DOD) Items subordinate to, or associated with an end item (i.e., spares, repair parts, tools, test equipment and sundry materiel) and required to operate, service, repair or overhaul an end item. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) Any excess property not required for the needs and for the discharge of the responsibilities of all federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, as determined by the General Services Administration. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Act of investigating circumstances involving loss, damage, destruction, or unserviceability of property listed on a report of survey. (AR 735-5) (DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.)

(DOD, NATO) Stocks to support the execution of approved operational plans beyond the initial predetermined period covered by basic stocks until resupply is available for support of continued operations. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

(DOD) The provision of personnel, logistic, and other support required to maintain and prolong operations or combat until successful accomplishment or revision of the mission or of the national objective. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 Mar 94)

Changes or modifications made to effect changes in current Army Standard Automated Management Information Systems. SCPs are normally a collected value of recommended changes to enhance the operation of the system (hardware/software). These chnages are published by the STAMIS managers.

(DOD) An equipment allowance document that prescribes basic allowances of organizational equipment, and provides the control to develop, revise, or change equipment authorization inventory data. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 March 1994)

Table of Distribution and Allowance (TDA)

A table, which prescribes the organizational structure, personnel, and equipment authorizations, and requirements of a military unit to perform a specific mission for which there, is no appropriate table of organization and equipment. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 October 1983)

1. See JCS Pub 1 for definition. (A) 2. A table that prescribes the normal mission, organizational structure, and personnel and equipment requirements for a military unit, and is the basis for an authorizations document. See also modification table of organization and equipment; tentative table of organization and equipment. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 October 1983)

Railcars designed to haul bulk liquid or gas commodities. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary)

1. Inspection of equipment and weapons to determine whether they are serviceable for continued use or whether repairs are necessary. 2. The initial, in-process, and final inspections performed within a maintenance unit on materiel, incident to repair, to determine condition, deficiencies, parts requirements, nature of repairs necessary, and whether the item will be repaired locally, salvaged, or evacuated (initial inspection); to determine whether repairs in process are being performed properly (in- process inspection); and to determine, before disposition is made of a repaired item, whether all required repairs were performed satisfactorily (final inspection). See also in-process inspection. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 October 1983)

A manual providing detailed treatment of specific subjects considered necessary for the full accomplishment of required training. A technical manual also contains descriptions of materiel and instructions for the operation, handling, and maintenance and repair thereof; information and instructions on technical procedures, exclusive of those of an administrative nature. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 October 1983)

(DOD, NATO) Any transmission, emission, or reception of signs, signals, writings, images, sounds, or information of any nature by wire, radio, visual, or other electromagnetic systems. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 March 1994)

The number of days from the time a shipment unit is offered to a transshipment activity to the time it is released (date shipped) to the carrier for onward movement within the DTS. AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.

Twenty-foot equivalent unit, a standard size intermodal container. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary)

The geographical area outside CONUS for which a commander of a unified or specified command has been assigned military responsibility. AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.

(DOD) The geographical area outside the continental United States for which a commander of a combatant command has been assigned responsibility. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 March 1994)

The command, located in the communications zone, having responsibility for providing administrative support, except personnel replacement and civil affairs, to all US Army Forces located in a theater of operations and to such theater Navy, theater Air Force, allied, and other forces, as directed. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 October 1983)

(DOD) A subarea within a theater of war defined by the geographic combatant commander required to conduct or support specific combat operations. Different theaters of operations within the same theater of war will normally be geographically separate and focused on different enemy forces. Theaters of operations are usually of significant size, allowing for operations over extended periods of time. See also theater of war. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 March 1994)

(DOD) The average quantity of cargo and passengers that can pass through a port on a daily basis from arrival at the port to loading onto a ship or plane, or from the discharge from a ship or plane to the exit (clearance) from the port complex. Throughput is usually expressed in measurement tons, short tons, or passengers. Reception and storage limitation may affect final throughput. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 March 1994)

(DOD, NATO) The fastening or securing of a load to its carrier by use of ropes, cables or other means to prevent shifting during transport. Also used (as a noun) to describe the material employed to secure a load. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 March 1994)

Personal, laptop, notebook, and similar type computers and their external peripheral components (less CCI). AR 710-2 DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.

(DOD) A contract providing for the procurement of supplies or services on the basis of: a. direct labor hours at specified fixed hourly rates (which rates include direct and indirect labor, overhead, and profit); and b. material at cost. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 March 1994)

The delivery of requested logistics support at a time and destination specified by the receiving activity. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 March 1994)

A shipment weighing the minimum weight or more. Carriers give a rate reduction for shipping a TL-size shipment. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary)

The condition of the equipment when it is as follows:

a. The equipment is Fully Mission Capable (FMC)

b. All faults have been identified using the "items to check" column of the applicable TM-10 series and TM-20 series PMCS table.

c. Corrective actions that are authorized to be accomplished at unit level, and for which required parts are available, have been completed.

d. Required parts are requisitioned for faults that require them to complete the corrective actions and corrective actions that are authorized to be accomplished at a maintenance level above the unit are on a valid direct support maintenance request.

e. Equipment services have performed within the scheduled service interval.

f. All current urgent and limited urgent modification work orders are applied.

g. All authorized basic issue items and components of end items are present and serviceable or on valid requisition. (Source: DA Pam 750-35)

The capability to provide users with timely and accurate information on the location, movement, status, and identity of units, personnel, equipment, materiel and supplies. It also includes the capability to act upon that information to improve overall performance of the Department of Defense's logistic practices. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 March 1994)

(DOD) The total quantity of an item available in the military system worldwide and all funded procurement of the item with adjustments to provide for transfers out of or into the inventory through the appropriation and procurement lead-time periods. It includes peacetime force materiel assets and war reserve stock. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 March 1994)

The Army process to effect a total system fielding. It provides for the concurrent fielding of a materiel system and all its required support. The process aims at minimizing the logistics burden on the gaining MACOM related to the fielding process. AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.

Points on the ground or road network in a static, garrison-type environment, where military police control the traffic flow. See also area traffic control. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 October 1983)

(DOD, NATO) The average number of vehicles that occupy one mile or one kilometer of road space, expressed in vehicles per mile or per kilometer. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 March 1994)

Weight and cube data of items of supply, coupled with mode of shipment, probable source of supply, and outloading military ocean terminal or air terminal. AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.

The officer responsible for shipment of property. This officer initiates and accomplishes Bills of Lading (BLs). When no person is specifically provided to perform these functions, the officer who accomplishes BLs is responsible for duties assigned to the transportation officer. (AR 735-5) DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.

Materiel that has no residual functional scrap value. (AR 710-2) DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.

Troop Issue Subsistence Activity (TISA)

The element of an installation responsible for acquiring, storing, issuing, selling, and accounting for subsistence supplies used for subsisting personnel authorized to subsist in appropriated fund dining facilities, and by organizations and activities authorized to purchase therefrom, to include Reserve components. Functions are administered by a Troop Issue Subsistence Officer. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 October 1983)

(DOD, NATO) The length of time between arriving at a point and being ready to depart from that point. It is used in this sense for the loading, unloading, re-fueling and re-arming, where appropriate, of vehicles, aircraft and ships. See also turnaround cycle. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 March 1994)

(DOD, NATO) A term used in conjunction with vehicles, ships and aircraft, and comprising the following: loading time at departure point; time to and from destination; unloading and loading time at destination; unloading time at returning point; planned maintenance time, and where applicable, time awaiting facilities. See also turnaround. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 March 1994)

Ullage (propellant tank) (A)

Space or void left in a propellant tank to allow for thermal expansion. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 October 1983)

A system for use by the Military Services, Defense agencies, United States Coast Guard, Defense contractors, other Government agencies, and Military Assistance countries (Grant Aid, Foreign Military Sales, and Supply Support Agreement) for the movement of Department of Defense materiel and in the requisitioning of materiel from the Department of Defense distribution system. The system will be used in peacetime and in war, except for Military Assistance Program in general war and will- a. Establish maximum requisition processing and materiel movement time standards for use by all activities of the Department of Defense distribution and transportation systems. b. Provide a basis for managing movement of materiel throughout the Department of Defense distribution system. c. Ensure that materiel issue requirements are processed in accordance with the mission of the requiring activity, the urgency of need, and specific materiel management consideration. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 October 1983)

A system to establish time standards for processing requirements in accordance with the mission of the requiring activity and the urgency of need. AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.

Assemblage of machine parts which constitutes a complete auxiliary part of an end item, and which performs a specific auxiliary function, and which may be removed from the parent item without itself being disassembled. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 October 1983

That method of distributing supplies in which the receiving unit is issued supplies in its own area, the transportation being furnished by the issuing agency. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 October 1983)

An officer in each State, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia who is an officer of the National Guard of that jurisdiction and of the Army or Air National Guard of the United States, and who is on active duty for the purpose of receiving and accounting for all funds and property of the United States in possession of the National Guard of that State (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 October 1983)

A commissioned officer of the Army or National Guard of the United States on extended Federal active duty and who is accountable and responsible for proper obligation and expenditure of all Federal funds and for receipt and account all Federal property in possession of the National Guard of the State; maintains an SRA comparable to the level of a CONUS installation; and must ensure that accountability for Federal property is maintained after property is issued to property book level. (AR 700-84, AR 735-5) DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.

(DOD) A six-character, alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies each Active, Reserve, and National Guard unit of the Armed Forces. Also called UIC. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 March 1994)

To consolidate several packages into one unit; carriers strap, band or otherwise attach several packages together. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary)

The computer software system used at the unit level to order and track repair parts and to process The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).

The first tie, wrap, or container applied to a single item or quantity thereof, or to a group of items of a single stock number, preserved or unpreserved, which constitutes a complete or identical package. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 October 1983)

(DOD) A single item, or a number of items packaged, packed or arranged in a specified manner and capable of being handled as a unit. Unitization may be accomplished by placing the item or items in a container or by banding them securely together. See also palletized unit load. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 March 1994)

(DOD) In its special storage meaning, refers to the quantity of an item; as each number, dozen, gallon, pair, pound, ream, set, yard. Usually termed unit of issue to distinguish from "unit price." See also unit. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 March 1994)

Unit Level Logistics System - Aviation (ULLS-A) -- ULLS-A is located in all

aviation units. It performs those functions for aviation that ULLS-G performs for

ground units. (Theater Logistics Handbook, 2001)

Unit Level Logistics System - S4 (ULLS-S4) -- Unit Level Logistics System-S4

(ULLS-S4) is located at unit level supply rooms, as well as battalion and brigade

level S4 staff sections. ULLS-S4 automates the supply property requisitioning/document

register process, hand/sub-hand receipts, component, budget, and logistical planning activities

at the Unit Supply, Bn, and Bde S4 levels. (Theater Logistics Handbook, 2001)

(DOD) The cost or price of an item of supply based on the unit of issue. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 March 1994)

More inclusive term than damage or destruction. It indicates, in military usage, that the article to which the term is applied is no longer useful for the intended purpose. Damage or destruction may not be involved. The term also indicates property that has deteriorated through use; however, it may include property no longer usable for its original purpose, despite the reason for its condition. (AR 735-5) DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.

An alphabetic letter that relates the urgency of need as determined by a requisitioning activity using the criteria prescribed by the Materiel Issue Priority System. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 October 1983)

An individual (or activity) that needs an item for immediate use or to be on hand for assigned missions. AR 725-50, Requisitioning, Receipt and Issue System, 15 Nov 95, pp. 566-573.

A facility located at the USPFO that serves to receipt, store, and issue personal clothing. (AR 700-84) DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.

The review of open requisitions by the requestor to affirm the continued need for the materiel and quantity on requisition. (AR 710-2) DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.

A cost that fluctuates with the volume of business. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary)

A vehicle used for destructive testing and target training. Vehicles are usually obsolete, nonstandard, or military excess withdrawn from DOD surplus or the DRMO. (AR 710-2) DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.

An individual, partnership, corporation, or other agency which sells property to the Army. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 October 1983)

A firm or individual that supplies goods or services; the seller. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary)

Document attesting to, or serving as, evidence of a specific property transaction. Credit vouchers, such as signed receipts, support a reduction of on-hand balance shown on the property record. Debit vouchers, such as receiving reports, support an increase in recorded on-hand balance. (AR 735-5) DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.

(DOD, NATO) Stocks of materiel amassed in peacetime to meet the increase in military requirements consequent upon an outbreak of war. War reserves are intended to provide the interim support essential to sustain operations until resupply can be effected. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 March 1994)

Wheel load capacity

(DOD) The capacity of airfield runways, taxiways, parking areas, or roadways to bear the pressures exerted by aircraft or vehicles in a gross weight static configuration. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 March 1994)

Level of supply support including national inventory control points, depots, terminals, arsenals, central wholesale data banks, plants and factories associated with commodity command activities, and special Army activities retained under direct control of HQDA. Wholesale functions are mostly performed in CONUS. A wholesale system procures supplies for the Army from commercial sources or from Government plants. Wholesale supply support is accomplished by distributing supplies to retail level for stockage or for issue to users. (AR 710-2, DA Pam 710-2-2) DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.

Any intentionally wrongful or unlawful act dealing with property. (AR 735-5) DA Pam 710-2-2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Manual Procedures, 30 Sep 98, Glossary, pp. 268-276.

The process of converting equipment especially changes in accessories, instruments, or special installations, for use in cold or very cold weather, as in the Arctic. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 October 1983)

(DOD) A revolving fund established to finance inventories of supplies and other stores, or to provide working capital for industrial-type activities. (Joint Pub1-02, Dept of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, 23 March 1994)

Parts and subassemblies in the process of becoming completed assembly components. These items, no longer part of the raw materials inventory and not yet part of the unfinished goods inventory, may constitute a large inventory by themselves and create extra expense for the firm. (Source: John J. Coyle, Edward J. Bardi and C. John Langley, Management of Business Logistics, 6th ed. (Minneapolis, St. Paul: West Publishing Co., 1996) glossary)

Indicates that no stocks are available. (Source: QMC&S, Logistics Training Department)

A system whereby the world is divided into 24 hours for timekeeping purposes, and where the time used in one zone differs from that used in the adjacent zone by 1 hour, thereby affecting an exact number of hours' difference between zone time and Greenwich Mean Time. Variations of zone time from Greenwich Mean Time are denoted by adding a zone suffix letter to the date-time group. Thus, when the zone time is subtracted from Greenwich Mean Time, the difference is--
1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time-- The suffix letter is A (Zone -1).
2 to 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time--The suffix letters are B to M (omitting J) (Zones -2 to -12).
1 hour behind Greenwich Mean Time--The suffix letter is N (Zone + 1).
2 to 12 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time--The suffix letters are O to Y (Zones + 2 to + 12).
Greenwich Mean Time--The suffix letter is Z. (AR 310-25, Dictionary of United States Army Terms, 15 October 1983)