telephone,  radio,  television,  telecommunication,  or computer.  Still  others  may  think  of  conferences, meetings, and talking. All these tools and media are means  of  communication.  Regardless  of  the  type  of communication,  however,  the  communications  circuit  is not complete until we have feedback. Feedback lets us know that the other person understands the message. LOGISTICS Logistics   by   definition   is   the   procurement, organization,  repair,  and  replacement  of  material  and personnel.  Naval logistics  and material flow  are terms used to describe the movement of materials through the Navy supply system. The  scope  of  naval  logistics includes the handling of nonproductive items, many of which  we  will  talk  about  in  the  following  paragraphs. The  controlling  factors  of  logistics  are  counting,  control, routing,  and  locating.  Inventory  determines  storage  and housing methods. In general, the policing of a complete logistics program is not an option to RPs but a real necessity. STORAGE  OF  ECCLESIASTICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES You  should  store  most  of  the  ecclesiastical equipment and supplies you use for the CRP ashore and aboard ship in an ecclesiastical gear locker. Ashore, storage is commonly in the sacristy or vestry. In the field, you will be dependent upon the chaplain’s field kits and mountout boxes for storage of ecclesiastical equipment and supplies. Storage areas must be clean, dry places that are easily accessible. All items kept in an ecclesiastical gear locker, field kit, or mountout box are for use during worship services. Items you use for worship  services  should  be  cleaned,  if  possible,  before being  stored. The  key  to  storage  is  the  orderly  and  logical placement  of  equipment  and  supplies.  “A  place  for everything  and  everything  in  its  place”  is  a  good guideline for storage of ecclesiastical items. You should use an inventory list that gives the location of each item. You should also use a standard label marker to indicate the placement of all equipment charged to your care. If you return ecclesiastical equipment to its proper place after use, the items will be available and inventories and inspections  will  proceed  quickly  and  smoothly. High-value  items  and  items  that  have  a  special significance  (consecrated  items)  require  special handling,  storage,  and  security. RPs   must   know   how   to   procure   items   of ecclesiastical  equipment  and  supplies  required  by chaplains  for  worship  services.  You  must  identify ecclesiastical items requiring replacement due to wear or breakage and order the replacement items when instructed. CLEANING AND SURVEYING OF LINENS, HANGINGS, AND VESTMENTS Due to the importance and visibility of an RMF, the CRP  facilities,  equipment,  and  appointments  must receive   special   attention. The   care   of   CRP accoutrements   (equipment   and   accessories), appointments (furnishings), and facilities is serious business. Although everything in the RMF requires some form of cleaning, maintenance, and surveying, here we will discuss those items for which you, the RP, will  be  specifically  responsible. Linens Linens are normally laundered. You probably will arrange to have linens laundered through a commercial laundry  with  cost  paid  from  the  command  operations and  maintenance  (O&M)  funds.  Care  should  be  taken to have linens properly folded, or have them returned as flatwork  unfolded  and  on  hangers. Hangings and Vestments When  conducting  a  worship  service  or  officiating  at a sacrament or ordinance, the chaplain may wear a vestment. A vestment is clothing that reflects the role as priest or minister to those served. Normally you should  prepare  vestments  for  the  chaplain  in  the  sacristy. After the service, you should return the vestments to the sacristy closet. You should always check the vestments for tears, stains, or wrinkles. You should make sure there  are  always  clean  vestments  on  hand  for  the chaplain  to  wear  while  conducting  the  service, Vestments  are  RMF  property.  Commands  pay  for  dry cleaning  of  these  garments  with  appropriated  funds. Vestments that are modified for use in field and combat  situations  are  lighter  in  weight,  washable, smaller,  and  made  of  wrinkle-resistant  material. Because the material for each kind of vestment varies with the manufacturer, you should check the label for cleaning   instructions. Each   vestment   requires individual attention and some such as surplice and alb need  regular  care. 6-19