FMF. The  following  three  paragraphs  are  intended  to provide you with a summary of this information. OPERATIONAL  DEPLOYMENT  BLOCK.— Included in each MAGTF operational deployment block are  consumable  and  nonconsumable  items  for  chaplains of the MAGTF. The FFSG command chaplain makes recommendations to the group, based on feedback from other command chaplains, as to the stockage level (types and   quantities   of   items)   of   consumables   and nonconsumable and acts to ensure that such items are easily  procured  by  MAGTF  chaplains. PROCUREMENT  PROCEDURES.—  MAGTF chaplains  must  procure  items  from  the  operational deployment  block  according  to  existing  procedures  by submitting   required   documentation   to   the command/unit   supply   officer.   The   supply   officer submits  proper  documentation  to  the  deployment support unit (DSU) who issues the items to the supply officer.  The  DSU  reorders  items  depleted  from  the operational  deployment  block  from  the  supported activities supply system (SASSY) management unit (SMU). COMBAT SUPPLIES (30 DAYS).—  All  chaplains in the FMF maintain a 30-day supply of consumable and nonconsumable  items  that  are  to  be  used  only  for combat.  These  supplies  are  maintained  in  a  locked mountout box, ready for immediate embarkation. PROCURING, PREPARING, AND PROCESSING REQUISITIONS The  Navy  supply  system  supports  the  material needs of the Navy. The system is a group of activities that furnish most of the materials needed to meet the supply  needs  of  afloat  and  ashore  installations.  To achieve its aim of meeting the supply needs of the Navy, the  system  procures,  distributes,  and  controls  the inventory  and  storing  of  materials. Every RP must be familiar with the Navy supply system to be able to meet the requirements of this system and to be able to obtain the required support for the CRP. The  purchase  of  ecclesiastical  materials  or  supplies  in support of the CRP is handled through normal Navy and Marine Corps supply channels. As an RP, you will play a major role in the procurement of these materials. It is crucial  that  you  recognize  what  goods  the  Navy authorizes, where to obtain them, the forms you should use to procure them, and the preparation procedures you should use for completing and submitting the forms. Requisitioning Supplies If you are the CRP supply petty officer, you will be given training by your activity’s supply department to enable  you  to  properly  fill  out  the  required  forms  and maintain the necessary supply records. These forms must  have  such  information  as  the  national  stock number (NSN) of the item, its unit of issue, the quantity requested, the cost of the item, and a document number consisting of a date code and requisitioner code. Your chaplain may sign the form before you submit it to the supply department. At some activities, the chaplain or department head may require the form to be logged in a master log that is kept within the office of the chaplain for accounting purposes. Once you have the form signed and logged in, take it to the supply department for issue if the material is available or if it is to be ordered through the supply system. Carefully inspect any material that you receive before you accept it. If the shipment is satisfactory, sign for it and return the form for the office records. Using the Imprest Fund If your ship or unit has an imprest fund, you can make emergency purchases across the counter and pay for them with cash. The imprest fund provides a simple and economical method for purchasing items that do not exceed 0. It is similar to the petty cash funds used by the private sector, but requires a strictly controlled procedure. The imprest fund is in the custody of a member of the supply department who acts as the imprest fund cashier.  When  a  purchase  is  required,  this  person advances these funds to the person who is to pick up the merchandise  (you  or  your  representative)  and  will require you to sign a receipt for the money. The cashier retains the receipt and gives you a receipt for cash, which you and the cashier fill in. Later, the supplier will fill in the receipt at the time the purchase is actually made. Before  attempting  to  purchase  supplies  in  this manner, you should contact the supplier to determine if the materials are available and their selling prices. You should then make arrangements to pick up the money early in the morning so you can obtain the supplies and return the forms to the cashier the same day. The person who picks up the money should carry the money and all the forms to the supplier. Once the purchase is complete, have the supplier fill in the forms. After returning to the ship or unit, you must turn the 6-31