720th Military Police Battalion Gauntlet 401ST MILITARY POLICE COMPANY Property Accountability 1LT Alexis Marks

720th Military Police Battalion Gauntlet References FM , “Organizational Supply for Unit Leaders”, 21 Jul 94 AR 710-2, “Inventory Management Supply Policy Below the Wholesale Level”, 31 Oct 97 AR 735-5, “Policies and Procedures for Property Accountability”, 31 Jan 98 DA Pam , “Using Unit Supply System (Manual Procedures)”, 31 Dec 97 Update 2-14, “Unit Supply Update”, 28 Feb 94

720th Military Police Battalion Gauntlet Agenda Responsibility Types of property Accountability documents Inventories Accountability adjustments Supply discipline

720th Military Police Battalion Gauntlet Definitions Accountability The obligation of a person to keep an accurate formal record of property issued to him or her Responsibility The obligation of a person to ensure that government property entrusted to his or her possession, command, or supervision is properly used and cared for and proper custody and safekeeping are provided

720th Military Police Battalion Gauntlet Types of Responsibility Command Supervisory Direct Custodial Personal

720th Military Police Battalion Gauntlet Types of Responsibility Brigade Battalion Section Squad Company Platoon Individual Command Responsibility Direct Responsibility Supervisory Responsibility Personal Responsibility Custodial Responsibility

720th Military Police Battalion Gauntlet Types of Property Real: land and structures Personal Nonexpendable Not consumed in use Keeps its original identity Durable Not consumed in use Keeps its original identity Expendable Consumed in use Loses identity in use Not consumed in use but unit price less than $100

720th Military Police Battalion Gauntlet Requirements for Accountability Real: Property book Nonexpendable: Property book Durable: Hand receipt Durable hand tools: Hand receipt Expendable: No hand receipt

720th Military Police Battalion Gauntlet Accountability Documents Property Book Hand Receipt Property Listings DA 2062 (Hand Receipt) DA 3161 (Request for Issue or Turn-In) DA 3749 (Equipment Receipt)

720th Military Police Battalion Gauntlet Lock and Key Accountability Lock and key custodian Key box Lock and key record Lock and key control register Inventory Change of combinations

720th Military Police Battalion Gauntlet Inventories AnnuallyPrimary hand receipt holder SemiannuallyControlled crypto items QuarterlySensitive items MonthlyWeapons and ammunition 10% cyclic inventory VariousOCIE Upon receiptReceipt of property Upon changeChange of hand receipt holder Upon changeChange of PBO As neededCommand directed

720th Military Police Battalion Gauntlet Accountability Adjustments Causative Research No negligenceNegligence DA 4949Cash Collection Voucher Commander’s Statement of Charges StatementReport of Survey AR 15-6 Investigation

720th Military Police Battalion Gauntlet Report of Survey Initiation15 days Investigation40 days Adjudication process20 days Notify individual30 days Provide to FAO1 day

720th Military Police Battalion Gauntlet Financial Liability Failure, through negligence or misconduct, to perform the duties inherent in accountability and responsibility This failure is the proximate cause of a loss to the US government

720th Military Police Battalion Gauntlet Supply Discipline Conduct complete joint physical inventory before assuming command Check for and order needed publications Set up procedures for safeguarding government property Set up procedures for controlling durable items Set up procedures for controlling expendable items

720th Military Police Battalion Gauntlet Supply Discipline Cover the methods for turning in excess property in the unit supply SOP Conduct property accountability classes quarterly Make sure property records are kept up to date Spot-check PLL for inventory accuracy and item demand history Periodically spot-check items on property records to ensure on-hand balances are correct

720th Military Police Battalion Gauntlet Property Control Control access to storage areas Count all items when you inventory Emphasize control of hand tools, OCIE, and components Mark equipment Ensure proper training for supply personnel

720th Military Police Battalion Gauntlet What It All Comes Down To “You can accomplish many things during a command tour but still fail as a commander if you do not maintain proper accountability of your equipment.” FM