Supply and Economy

Question 1

What is a DD Form 1150 and how long is it good for?

Answer 1

DD Form 1150 is a Request for Issue or Turn-In form. no valid expiration date.

Question 2

What is the purpose of clothing allowance?

Answer 2

The purpose is to provide for the purchase and/or maintenance of uniform components.

Question 3

What is meant by supply economy?

Answer 3

means preventing waste, ensuring supplies are only used as needed, and avoiding misuse or overuse

Question 4

Who is responsible for supply economy?

Answer 4

All individuals who handle Army supplies.

Question 5

What are we trying to accomplish with supply economy?

Answer 5

To save taxpayer money by reducing unnecessary spending on supplies

Question 6

Name ways you can help with supply economy.

Answer 6

-Use only the amount of supplies needed
-Reuse items when possible
-Ensure all supplies are accounted for and secure

Question 7

What is the difference between a statement of charges and a report of survey?

Answer 7

Report of Survey: An investigation documenting the loss, damage, or destruction of Army property.

Statement of Charges: When a Soldier is held financially responsible for lost or damaged equipment.

Question 8

Name four ways you can be relieved from accountability of property.

Answer 8

Report of Survey
Statement of Charges
Cash collection voucher
Turn-in

Question 9

What is a DA Form 4697?

Answer 9

Report of Survey form.

Question 10

What form is used for a clothing showdown inspection for E-4 and below?

Answer 10

DA Form 4886

Question 11

What publication covers accounting for lost, damaged, and destroyed property?

Answer 11

AR 735-5 (Policies and Procedures for Property Accountability).

Question 12

What records do you use to assign responsibility of property?

Answer 12

AR 735-150 (Property Accountability Policies).

Question 13

In reference to military clothing, what does initial issue mean to you?

Answer 13

first set of uniforms and gear issued to a soldier during basic training, which they must maintain throughout their career.

Question 14

What should every soldier do with their personal and military clothing, prior to going on leave if they do not plan to take it with them?

Answer 14

Lock it up and secure it properly.

Question 15

What is a DA Form 2062 and how long is it good for?

Answer 15

DA Form 2062 is a Hand Receipt and is valid until the property is returned or the form is updated.

Question 16

What are expendable supplies?

Answer 16

Supplies that are consumed in use, such as ammunition, fuel, or paper.

Question 17

How many organizational sleeve insignia should be issued to each newly arrived soldier?

Answer 17

Five insignia should be issued.

Question 18

When a soldier signs their clothing records, what line should they check prior to signing?

Answer 18

Soldiers should check the quantity and condition of items before signing

Question 19

What is the first thing you do prior to signing a hand receipt?

Answer 19

Inventory all items and check for serviceability.

Question 20

Name a few supply economy practices we all should be striving to do.

Answer 20

Use fewer supplies
Reuse materials
Prevent wastage

Question 21

You are issuing a lensatic compass, a pro-mask, and an M16A2 rifle to a Soldier going to the field. Here is a DA Form 2062. Talk me through how you would fill it out.

Answer 21

-Listing the NSN (National Stock Number), description, and quantity of each item
-Annotating serial numbers for serialized items (e.g., the rifle)
-Ensure the Soldier signs and dates the receipt.

Question 22

How many classes of supply are there? What is Class 5/8/1?

Answer 22

There are 10 classes of supply:
Class 1: Subsistence (food/water)
Class 5: Ammunition
Class 8: Medical supplies

Question 23

Scenario: Your Soldier is driving a bus and gets into an accident. What do you recommend to the commander in terms of statement of charges/report of survey? Why?

Answer 23

I would recommend conducting a Report of Survey if the accident involved significant damage to government property or injury. This allows for a formal investigation into the circumstances and determination of responsibility. If the Soldier is found negligent, a Statement of Charges could be recommended.