Annex I09 Inspections

Question 0

Difference between an inspection and a visit

Answer 0

The feature distinguishing a visit from an inspection is the absence of a senior commander or officer designated as an inspector

Question 1

Maintenance Inspections in the Marine Corps

Answer 1

Principal means available to the unit commander to ascertain whether

- planning and organization are sound
- their staffs are functioning effectively
- Directives are clear, well understood and being affected by subordinates

Question 2

Mission of FSMAO

Answer 2

Identifying and reporting deficiencies in supply and maintenance operations and recommending remedial action

Question 3

Duties of the commodity manager

Answer 3

Technical advisor to the commander on commodity maintenance functions

Schedules directs and supervises the case, inspection and maintenance of the unit’s equipment

Coordinates effective repair parts support with the units supply officer

Maintains staff responsibility for the operation and functioning of the units calibration control, PMCS, modification control and technical publications control programs