COMDTINST 4491.1A — Inventory Control Point Remote Stock Location Parts And Material Request Forms Policy

COMDTINST 4491.1A governs the use of Parts & Material Request/Use Form CG-4491 at remote stock locations.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 4491.1A
  • Title: INVENTORY CONTROL POINT REMOTE STOCK LOCATION PARTS AND MATERIAL REQUEST FORMS POLICY
  • Date: 5/26/2017
  • Proponent: CG-441

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The publication covers requests, approvals, issuance, asset identification, authorized use, and financial support for parts and materials under ICP control. It requires form completion, periodic compliance testing, additional training after continued inaccuracies, and form destruction under an authorized retention period.

Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, and civilian directors must comply with the provisions of this Instruction.

Topics covered

  • Parts and material request forms
  • Remote stock locations
  • Inventory Control Points
  • Parts issuance documentation
  • Periodic compliance testing
  • Form completion requirements
  • Fleet Logistics System – Mobile Asset Manager

Questions and answers

When must the Parts & Material Request/Use Form be completed?

Parts & Material Request/Use Form, CG-4491 shall be completed when field unit personnel at remote stock locations request and issue parts and materials under ICP control.

Which fields can the requesting activity leave incomplete?

All blocks in the form must be completed by the requesting activity with the exception of “Tech Data and AMM/AMO Comment” fields.

Who determines what is required in the exception fields?

The ICPs shall determine what is required for these fields.

Who periodically tests field unit activities for compliance?

Deputy of Operational Logistics (DOL) shall periodically test field unit activities to ensure compliance with this policy.

What happens after additional testing shows continued inaccurate form use?

If the additional periodic testing shows continued inconsistent or inaccurate use of the Parts & Material Request/Use Form, CG-4491, additional training of the non-compliant individual(s) will be required.

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