ATP 4-42.2 — Supply Support Activity Operations

ATP 4-42.2 governs the establishment and operation of supply support activities across Army supply operations.

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  • Publication number: ATP 4-42.2
  • Title: SUPPLY SUPPORT ACTIVITY OPERATIONS
  • Date: 09/18/2024
  • Proponent: T2COM
  • Status: ACTIVE

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It covers supply functions, classes of supply, authorized stockage lists, activity address codes, sustainment automation, and inventory fundamentals. It explains SSA setup, storage, accountability, equipment, deployment, redeployment, and the roles of units and personnel performing supply support actions.

Applies to: ATP 4-42.2 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.

Topics covered

  • Supply support activity operations
  • Supply accountability
  • Authorized stockage lists
  • SSA storage layouts
  • Care of supplies in storage
  • Hazardous materials storage
  • SSA organizational relationships
  • Sustainment automation

Questions and answers

What form authorizes personnel to receive, turn-in, and conduct supply transactions?

Issuing, receiving, and turn-in sections require DA Form 1687 (Notice of Delegation of Authority - Receipt for Supplies) to authorize and delegate personnel to receive, turn-in, and conduct transactions on behalf of their units and organizations. (paragraph 1-3)

What must happen to supplies during a physical inventory?

To decrease errors during the inventory, supply operations shut down to execute the count. (paragraph 1-9)

How must hazardous materials be stored?

Store hazardous materials in original or approved containers. (paragraph 2-17)

Can flammables and corrosives be stored together?

Flammables and corrosives should not be stored together. (paragraph 2-17)

What is the SSA accountable officer responsible for?

Accountable officers are directly responsible for the accountability of all assets in the SSA and manage the receipt, storage, and issue of supplies in accordance with Department of Defense and Army policies to ensure performance standards are achieved. (paragraph 3-13)

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