officer or a board of three persons to investigate and
report on the matter.
When completed, the survey report is turned
over to the CO for approval. If the surveyed item
consists of supplies, the CO forwards the approved
survey paper to the supply office. The supply office
uses the paper as authority for expending the
material from the books or for reducing it in value.
Religious Supply Sources
The supply officer has authority to purchase
required items and services that are neither available in
nor provided by the supply system. These purchases
may be made within the United States or in foreign
countries. Within the United States, most purchases are
made through supply departments or supply support
activities ashore. While in foreign ports, local
Figure 6-14.—Documents for MILSTRIP requisitioning.
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