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Scope and Applicability.

This instruction applies to all personnel handling and accounting for precious metals at medical treatment facilities, ships and stations, and Marine battalions. All those involved are required to understand, apply, and comply with the applicable sections of this instruction.

Purpose.

This instruction provides policy and guidance for personnel tasked with supervising, managing, tracking, and auditing precious and special dental metals. Guidance in enclosure (1) is a guide for each command for the proper storage, handling, and auditing of precious and special dental metals.