MOD Supply System

Question 1

What does SCAF stand for?

Answer 1

Supply Control & Accounting Flight

Question 2

In what circumstances would a Local Purchase Order be used to procure equipment?

Answer 2

For materials that cannot be obtained through the normal supply chain.

Question 3

How many quotes should be provided for an item is using LPO as a procurement route?

Answer 3

It is mandated that three quotes for the same item from different suppliers are obtained.

Question 4

What does CP&F stand for?

Answer 4

Contracting, Purchasing and Finance

Question 5

How does CP&F and LPO differ from each other?

Answer 5

LPO is a one of purchase for an item not normally required.

CP&F is for items that are used more regularly but not enough to set up a contract to bring them into service permanently but purchased enough that we have them on a CP&F catalogue to purchase when required.

Question 6

When equipment is assigned to a department, a person is nominated to ensure all items are accountable for, what is this known as?

Answer 6

Inventory Holder

Question 7

What are the three different classifications of items within the MOD Supply System?

Answer 7

• P – Permanent
• L – Limited
• C – Consumable

Question 8

What kind of equipment would be classed as “P” Class?

Answer 8

Items that can be repaired at Unit, Depot or by a contractor like Electrical Test Equipment.

Question 9

What are the parameters for “L” Class items?

Answer 9

• Must be accounted for while in use.
• May only be replaced on exchange for an unserviceable item.
• Can be repaired at Unit only.
• (Repairable 2nd line (R2)) An item of materiel to which one or more of the following applies:
• Item is security classified, ACTO, valuable or considered attractive.
• Item is not subject to planned repair but the repair policy dictates that it is capable of economic repair locally.
• When unserviceable, will normally be returned to store for replacement on a one-for-one basis.
• When unserviceable beyond economic rectification, is conditioned by an authorised person as scrap.
• Identified by the owner as limited owing to factors such as long lead time, mission criticality or no longer in production.
• Materiel classified as L will remain on the MOD Inventory and a MA audit trail will be maintained until they are consumed by means of use to destruction, write-off, embodiment, disposal, scrapping or expended in planned use.

Question 10

What kind of equipment would be classed as “C” Class?

Answer 10

Consumable equipment like Batteries.

Question 11

In order to remove U/S items from an inventory what documentation should be completed and handed to MOD Supply Staff?

Answer 11

F731 Serviceable/Unserviceable label.

F21 Removal from Inventory.

F676 Transfer from Inventory on a 1 for 1 basis.

Question 12

Explain how items should be sent through the MOD Supply System?

Answer 12

When sending items through the Supply System a contents list is required to accompany the package.

Question 13

When composing a contents list, what should be annotated on the list and how many copies are required?

Answer 13

The contents list should include the following details;

• Item description
• Serial numbers
• NSN
• Quantity.

Question 14

When items have been sent through the Supply System, how are the items traced?

Answer 14

Packages can be tracked by contacting the R&D department and quote the ID numbers.

Using MJDI, VITAL or even JAMES.

Question 15

What form is used for Initial ordering and Stock replenishment?

Answer 15

MOD Form 2251

Question 16

State three different Denomination of Quantities (D of Q) used when ordering stock?

Answer 16

The following annotations are used for D of Q purposes;

EA	=	Each
Bx	=	Box
Mr	=	Metre (Cabling/Ropes)
Li	=	Litres (Fuel/Oil)