scope:

Application.

Items of equipment listed herein are authorized for the operation of U.S. Military Group, Colombia. The mission of this unit is to administer U.S. military assistance to Colombia, including the international sales, logistic program and residual aspects of the residual aspects of the grant aid military assistance program, to foster host country military competence and further U.S. national policies and interests.

Procurement, issue, substitution, and retention of items of equipment authorized herein will be accomplished in accordance with AR 1-75/ SECNAVINST 4900.49/AFJI 16-104 and the provisions of Joint State/Defense Airgram CA 727, Subject: Transfer of USMILGP Administrative and Support Functions to the Embassy.

Allowances listed in section II herein are not duplicated by authorizations listed in paragraph 3.

Trophies and articles of historical nature are not listed in this table, but may be retained until unserviceable.

When a logistics control code (LCC)-A preferred item is authorized in the JTA and a suitable substitute is on hand, such items normally will be retained until not economically repairable.

Items of equipment authorized herein, except commercial non-type classified items, are the latest adopted type articles. Current supply directives establish and authorize priorities of issue of substitute items pending availability of later models, or in lieu thereof, until exhausted.

The listing of an item or set, kit, or outfit in this table provides authority to acquire applicable repair parts, accessories, special tools, and components thereof that are shown in applicable manuals, listings and bulletins, commensurate with the assigned responsibilities for maintenance and the density of the authorized items.

Issues made by a military department against authorizations and allowances contained in this JTA will be chargeable to the appropriate military functions appropriations.

Issues made by the Department of State against authorizations and allowances contained in this JTA will be chargeable to the U.S. Military Group, Colombia operating funds.

Items contained in this JTA are authorized only to the extent that the same, or comparable, items are not furnished by the Department of State or the host government.

Unless otherwise restricted by orders or regulations, the allowances listed herein may be decreased or deleted at the request and discretion of the commander. The use of authorizations established herein is a command function; the commander is not required to request to the full extent of authorization allowances. The retention of authorized items and the enforcement of supply economy also are command functions to be exercised by the Commander of the U.S. Military Group, Colombia authorized equipment by this table.