ATP 1-06.1 — Field Ordering Officer (foo) And Pay Agent (pa) Operations
ATP 1-06.1 governs Field Ordering Officer and Pay Agent duties, procedures, and documentation for the micro-purchase process.
- Publication number: ATP 1-06.1
- Title: FIELD ORDERING OFFICER (FOO) AND PAY AGENT (PA) OPERATIONS
- Date: 05/10/2013
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
View ATP 1-06.1 on armypubs.army.mil
It describes micro-purchase team roles, funding, vendor selection, payment, account clearing, emergency procedures, and required forms. It provides procedures required of FOOs and PAs, including requirements for safeguarding funds and maintaining documentation.
Applies to: ATP 1-06.1 applies to all Army components across the operating and generating force, and during all levels of military operations.
Topics covered
- Micro-purchase process
- Field Ordering Officer procedures
- Pay Agent procedures
- Funding packets
- SF 44 transactions
- Government funds safeguarding
Questions and answers
What does the unit do when it needs goods or services?
The unit, as the requiring activity, generates requirements for goods or services. (paragraph 1-10)
What must the unit include when submitting a funding packet?
The unit submits a funding packet, which includes the initiation of a DA Form 3953, Purchase, Request, and Commitment (PR&C) approved by the unit commander, and forwards it to the G-8 who determines which type of funds is proper and certifies if funds are available or attempts to acquire funds (see Chapter 3 of this manual, Submit Funding Packet for details). (paragraph 1-12)
What limits apply when a pay agent draws funds?
Draw funds from the DDO/DA up to the amount of the DA Form 3953 or the CHA on his DD Form 577, whichever is less. (paragraph 4-7)
When may a pay agent make a payment?
Make payments only when goods or services have been ordered and accepted by the FOO. (paragraph 4-7)
How often must a pay agent clear the account?
The PA must clear the DDO/DA every 30 days or less from the date of draw. (paragraph 5-10)