105 Ordnance Reporting Flashcards
105.1 Discuss how fleet Ordnance requirements are submitted.
The standard method used for requisitioning ordnance is the ammunition MILSTRIP. Requisition in English (RIE) format may be used for requisitions with priority codes 01 through 03. RIE is done by message to PLAD NAVAMMOLOGCEN MECHANICSBURG PA if OIS is not available. Most requisitions are submitted via an appropriately classified OIS-R generated message to OIS-W. Requisition support is provided by ct NAVSUP AMMOLANT/AMMOPAC. NAVSUP P-724 10.4
If NAVSUP AMMO has questions on requisitions (orders would exceed load-lists or limited supply/priorities) they will contact the LRC Ordnance Officer.
- 2 Discuss the format and function of the Munitions Report (MUREP).
a. Who receives and reviews MUREP?
b. How often is the MUREP updated?
c. What is the classification of the MUREP?
a) The Munitions Report (MUREP) provides higher headquarters the status of ordnance inventories and allows for decision about positioning/procurement of munitions.
b) OIS provides an almost-real time Munitions Report at the unit level (assuming that the units can and do update OIS). OPNAVINST 8010.12G requires NAVSUP AMMO to provide OPNAV N4111 a weekly MUREP.
PACFLT, in its Operations Orders, can require Munitions Reports from the combatant units, CLF ships, and the NMC activities daily including expenditure reports.
c) The MUREP that includes OCONUS status levels is classified Secret.
- 3 Discuss how ordnance expenditures/actions are reported in PACFLT both when deployed and non-deployed.
a. How is reporting different based on activity?
b. How can ordnance inventory accuracy affect readiness?
a) Unit expenditure reports combined with the OIS MUREP are used to produce the Critical Munitions Report that lists the status of the 10-15 weapons that the Commander has identified as vital to the operation.
The periodicity unit expenditures reports is established in the Fleet Operations Order (OPORD) but is most often daily via naval message and OIS.
NMC activities report via OIS. Combatant units report via message and OPREP-5 feeder.
b) Accurate inventories are vital to ensuring that the proper unit is assigned the proper Fires mission.
- 4 Discuss the ordnance reclassification system and the potential impact on readiness.
a. What command distributes the reclassification action (NAR)?
b. At what level of ordnance information is the action focused?
c. What are the catagories of NARS and response time frames?
Conventional naval ordnance is designed and produced with a high degree of safety and reliability built-in. However, during its service life, naval ammunition may be downgraded making it unserviceable or restricted in use. This change is promulgated by a Notice of Ammunition Reclassification (NAR), which may be issued due to one or a combination of factors including age degradation, environmental effects, decreased performance, priority of issue implementation, etc. Malfunctions and discrepancies reported by using units also prompt inputs to the reclassification program, as does the declaration of materiel as obsolete/disposable. The NAR program provides a standardized method for informing all DON and Coast Guard activities of condition code (C/C) changes and the disposition of unsafe or unreliable ordnance items. This notification is through the rapid and worldwide dissemination of NAR messages. In addition to changing the disposition of ammunition, NARs may also be used to place usage restrictions or priorities on certain items. NARs are normally originated based on the occurrence of one of three basic situations: inventory review, quality evaluation, or performance malfunctions.
The NAR program also includes the Ammunition Information Notice (AIN) and Overhead Fire (OHF) advisories. AINs provide additional information on an item or items and may include specific safety related information or other relative information beneficial to the custodian. AINs are not authorized for directing C/C changes related to a specific asset or specific group of assets such as specific lot numbers, serial number, Navy Ammunition Logistics Codes (NALCs), etc. However, AINs may include specific C/C and Defect Code (D/C) information to be applied when local reclassification may be required based on the presence of a condition identified within the AIN. AINs may be issued alone or in addition to a specific NAR.
An OHF advisory identifies items as cleared or not cleared for delivery over the heads of unprotected personnel located anywhere in the surface danger zone during training and range exercises or during combat operations. OHF advisories are applicable to Marine Corps Ground 0T cognizance symbol (COG) artillery. NAVSUP P-724 6.1
a) The NAR program is applicable to all COGs of conventional naval ordnance, including Marine Corps ground ammunition (0T COG). NAVSUP AMMO is responsible for the management and maintenance of the NAR program and is the originator for all NAR messages. However, NAVSUP AMMO does not initiate NAR, AIN, or OHF actions except in those cases where immediate suspension is required in the interest of safety. Navy Acquisition/Program Managers and MARCORSYSCOM or their designated agents determine the need for a NAR, AIN, or OHF on a specific ordnance item and forward a request for NAR, AIN, or OHF issuance to NAVSUP AMMO. It is the responsibility of all DON and Coast Guard activities, holding assets affected by a NAR, to implement the specified NAR action IAW NAVSUP P-801. NAVSUP P-724 6.1.4
b) NAR/AIN/OHF compliance is mandatory. Ordnance activities will process, maintain, and respond to NARs/AINs/OHFs in accordance with NAVSUP P-801 and NAVSUP P-805. The NAVSUP P-801 contains a comprehensive listing of explosive ordnance and materiel items (excluding nuclear and chemical, biological) that have been declared unsuitable or restricted for the use in which they were designed. Also listed are those items that have been recently returned to an unrestricted use. NARs, AINs, and OHF messages are also available on the Ordnance Information System (OIS) portal. NAVSUP P-724 6.1.5
c) URGENT NAR: Munitions that have been deemed as hazardous waste and assigned Condition Code “V” only.
IMMED NAR: Munitions that have been identified as requiring immediate action and assigned all condition codes except Condition Code “V”.
PRIORITY NAR: Munitions that require priority action and assigned all condition codes except Condition Code “V”.
Timeline to apply NARS:
URGENT: Condition and defect code changes resulting from an URGENT NAR are posted to OIS-W and OISR/ROLMS records and transaction reported within 1 business day and changes to ammunition identification tags, labels, and markings will be completed within 1 business day. Activities with affected assets are to acknowledge receipt and compliance of the URGENT NAR within 1 business day.
IMMED: Condition and defect code changes resulting from an IMMED NAR are posted to OIS-W and OIS-R/ROLMS records and transaction reported within 1 business day and changes to ammunition identification tags, labels, and markings are accomplished with 5 business days. Activities with affected assets are to acknowledge receipt and compliance of the IMMED NAR
within 1 business day.
PRIORITY: Condition and defect code changes resulting from a PRIORITY NAR are posted to OIS-W and OISR/ROLMS records and transaction reported within 3 business days and changes to ammunition identification tags, labels, and markings are accomplished with 5 business days. NAVSUP P-081 2-1.
