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PURPOSE. Ashore Supply Procedures establishes policies and procedures for the operation and management of ashore supply activities and components except those, which are directed to operate under afloat instructions.

The procedures contained in this publication are the minimum essential acceptable supply management procedures and are mandatory unless specifically stated as being optional. The Commanding Officer or Supply Officer may prescribe additional controls when circumstances require more stringent control. This publication is also intended as a training manual for officers and enlisted personnel and as a guide in handling supply problems that are not a matter of regulation.