There is no longer a requirement for a 60-day block of supplies due
to the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) operational deployment
block which now accompanies all MAGTFs when they deploy. An
explanation of the operational deployment block, procedures for its
use, and combat supplies (30-day) for chaplains is provided in the following
paragraphs:
Operational Deployment Block. Included in each MAGTF operational
deployment block are consumable and nonconsumable items for chaplains
of the MAGTF. The FSSG command chaplain makes recommendations to
the group, based upon feedback from other command chaplains, as to the
stockage level (types of items and quantity) of consumables and noncon-
sumable and acts to ensure that such items are easily procured by MAGTF
chaplains.
Procedures. MAGTF chaplains will procure items from the operational
deployment block in accordance with 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 item(s) to the supply officer. The DSU reorders item(s)
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 (listed in Table 1), These supplies are maintained in a locked mount-
out box, ready for immediate embarkation.
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