BUPERSINST 4205.3 EQUIPAGE AND SUPPLY PROCEDURES FOR OFFICIAL NAVY BANDS

Question 1

Three reasons are listed that a bandmaster must choose from in order to justify a request for instrument replacement. What are they?

Answer 1

1. To replace equipment requiring major repairs.
2. To replace equipment damaged in shipment.
3. To replace equipment that has been lost or stolen.

Question 2

What constitutes a “major” repair?

Answer 2

Anything that can not be repaired locally.

Question 3

How often must a band officer conduct an inventory?

Answer 3

Annually

Question 4

Equipment condition codes:  What do the following letters and numbers mean?
N
O
R
1
2
3
4

Answer 4

N - New or unused equipment
O - Usable without repairs
R - Repairs necessary
1 - Excellent condition
2 - Good condition
3 - Fair condition
4 - Poor condition

Question 5

Consumable music supplies, like bassoon reeds, are purchased with funds provided by PERS-4014. Can NON-consumable items be purchased with these same funds?

Answer 5

Yes, but such purchases require the prior approval of PERS-4014.

Question 6

Who authorizes the disposal or transfer of any musical equipment or accessory?

Answer 6

NAVPERSCOM (PERS-4014)

Question 7

What form is used to process missing, lost, or stolen items?

Answer 7

DD 200, Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss

Question 8

What form is used to report a government motor vehicle accident?

Answer 8

SF 91, Motor Vehicle Accident Investigation Report

Question 9

Who maintains a master list of musical instruments and accessories distributed to Navy Bands?

Answer 9

NAVPERSCOM (PERS-4014) Material Manager

Question 10

What form is used in-house to track possession of all music equipment and accessories?

Answer 10

NAVSUP 306, Equipage Custody Cards