YOKOTAABI23-300 — Precious Metal Recovery Program

YOKOTAABI23-300 governs the Precious Metal Recovery Program for activities handling, storing, using, and managing precious metals.

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  • Publication number: YOKOTAABI23-300
  • Title: PRECIOUS METAL RECOVERY PROGRAM
  • Date: 2026-03-12

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It assigns program management and monitoring responsibilities, establishes precious metal indicators, and requires identification of participating activities. It requires annual assessments, controlled storage, documented turn-ins, logs, inspections, and the transfer of precious metal material to designated locations.

Applies to: This instruction applies to any activity managing, receiving, handling, storing, issuing, using, requisitioning, purchasing, shipping, or contracting when precious metals are involved.

Topics covered

  • Precious Metal Recovery Program
  • Precious metal indicators
  • Precious metal scrap turn-ins
  • Recovery program assessments
  • Precious metal storage
  • Turn-in documentation

Questions and answers

How often must precious metal scrap, waste, and excess be turned in?

IAW DAFMAN 23-300, para 6.3.7.1.4., ensure precious metal bearing scrap, waste, and excess are turned into DLADS. The frequency of turn-in is every 180 days, regardless of amount accumulated. (paragraph 23-300)

What must logs for precious metal turn-in documentation contain?

Entries in these logs will be backed by a DD Form 1348-1A, Issue Release/Receipt Document, (hand scribed or typed). At a minimum the log will contain NSN, nomenclature, quantity, date issued, date returned. (paragraph 23-300)

How often must each participating activity be assessed?

Prepare a schedule and assess each participating activity at least annually. (paragraph 23-300)

How should precious metal items be identified in bench stock?

If items are found with those indicators, all bin labels and shadow boards, if used, will be clearly marked in blue to identify precious metal items. (paragraph 23-300)

How must precious metal containers in the bench stock area be marked and stored?

Clearly mark “Precious Metals” on container in the bench stock area for storage and collection of unserviceable items. This container will be maintained in a controlled or secured area. (paragraph 23-300)

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