SPECIFIC MATERIAL CATEGORIES

NAVSUP P-485
COMNAVSURFPACINST 4400.1G
OPNAVINST 5100.19C

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. The term "Hazardous Material" (HM) refers to any material that, because of its quantity, concentration, physical, or chemical characteristics, may pose a substantial hazard to human health or the environment when purposely released or accidentally spilled. Subcategories of HM include:

(1) Flammable/Combustible Materials
(2) Toxic materials
(3) Corrosive materials
(4) Oxidizing materials
(5) Aerosol containers
(6) Compressed gases

OPERATING SPACE ITEMS (OSI). The term "operating space items" refers to items required in shipboard operating spaces. Such items are not recorded in stock records are not under control of the Supply Officer. Management of OSI material is vested in the department heads in which the items are located.

QUESTIONS:

1. List 4 subcategories of HM.
2. Where in the COSAL can you find a consolidated list of operating space items?

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SHELF-LIFE MATERIAL

COMNAVSURFPACINST 4400.1G
NAVSUP P-485

STOWAGE. Stowage of shelf-life material will be arranged to facilitate and ensure that the oldest stock is used first and that the method is based on shelf-life expiration rather than date of receipt. Place units with the earliest expiration dates in front of the others.

EXPIRED TYPE II SHELF-LIFE ITEMS. These items will be restored when within the ships capability in accordance with the shelf life action codes in the FEDLOG and/or the cognizant inventory managers instructions.

EXPIRED TYPE I SHELF-LIFE ITEMS. These items will be turned in to the nearest ashore supply activity unless they can be used safely for a secondary reason.

INVENTORY REVIEW. The shelf-life item inventory will be reviewed systematically in comparison with anticipated requirements to ensure timely turn in of those items which the ship is unable to restore or to utilize, by or prior to, the expiration dates. The newer rather than the older stock will be turned in unless extenuating circumstances are involved which render such action impracticable.

QUESTIONS:

1. Expired Type I shelf-life items are turned in to where?
2. Type I shelf-life items will not be turned in to supply activities in the United States including Hawaii if the extended cost of the item is less than $50, or the remaining storage life is less than what time frame?
3. Type I shelf-life items will not be turned in to the supply activities in Alaska or overseas bases if the extended cost of the item is less than $100, or the remaining storage life is less than what time frame?

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SUPPLY PUBLICATIONS

NAVSUP P-485
SK 3&2

NAVSUP P-485. The P-485 establishes policies for the operation and management of afloat Supply Departments. The procedures contained in this publication are the minimum acceptable procedures, and are mandatory unless specifically stated as being optional.

COORDINATED SHIPBOARD ALLOWANCE LIST (COSAL). The COSAL is both a technical and a supply document. It is technical to the extent that equipment/ component/ part nomenclatures, operating characteristics, technical manuals, are described in APLs or AELs. It is a supply document as it lists the items required to achieve maximum self supporting capability for an extended period of time.

NAVSO P-3013 (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES). Prescribes accounting for operating budget, Operating Target (OPTAR), inventory, property, and cost accounting for the operating forces.

NAVSUP P-484 (SUPPLY AFLOAT PACKAGING PROCEDURES). Provides basic shipboard procedures relative to the methods, materials, and containers for the proper packaging of material shipments.

NAVSUP P-409 (MILSTRIP/MILSTRAP Desk Guide). This is a handy condensed version of the NAVSUP P-437. This small booklet contains those common definitions and codes used on a day to day basis.

NAVSUP P-4440 (AFLOAT SHOPPING GUIDE). Designed to assist fleet personnel in identifying the NSN for items that are frequently requested by ships.

QUESTIONS:

1. Is the COSAL considered a manual, document, or instruction?
2. What publication establishes methods and procedures for the operating forces in accounting for and reporting of receipts and expenditures of Navy resources?
3. What publication should be used to the maximum extent possible when preparing turn-ins and shipments of material?
4. What publication is used as a quick reference for common used codes when preparing MILSTRIP documents?
5. In what format is the Afloat Shopping Guide now published?

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