AR 740-1 — Storage And Supply Activity Operations
AR 740-1 governs Army material storage and supply operations, including prepositioned stocks, storage space, quality control, and reliability management.
- Publication number: AR 740-1
- Title: STORAGE AND SUPPLY ACTIVITY OPERATIONS
- Date: 02/09/2024
- Proponent: G-4
- Status: ACTIVE
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It addresses Army prepositioned stocks, ammunition surveillance, storage space requirements, storage facility construction, quality control, shelf-life items, and required storage reports. It requires APS to meet serviceability standards, supports quality and reliability checks, and establishes rules for storage facility use and inspection.
Applies to: Army storage and supply operations must comply with this regulation.
Topics covered
- Army prepositioned stocks
- Ammunition surveillance
- Storage space requirements
- Storage facility construction
- Shelf-life items
- Quality control and reliability management
- Storage facility use
- Inspection frequencies
Questions and answers
What qualification must Army prepositioned stocks meet before storage?
APS must be qualified for issue under applicable serviceability standards before they are accepted for storage at an APS storage site or vessel and before they are preserved, packaged and packed, and placed in storage. (paragraph 2-1)
How must Army prepositioned stocks be stored to preserve unit integrity?
APS, except for Class V, will be stored so as to maintain unit integrity down to and including battalion and separate company level. (paragraph 2-1)
When must Army prepositioned stocks be stored in controlled humidity space?
APS types of equipment will be stored in available CH storage space when it is planned that APS will remain in storage for more than 1 year. (paragraph 2-3)
How long can storage space be temporarily diverted to nonstorage functions?
Temporary diversions of storage space will not exceed 60 days. (paragraph 2-3)
What is required for calibration of inspection measuring gages and test equipment?
Calibration will be done at established intervals against certified standards that have known relationships to national standards. (paragraph 4-3)