scope:

The provisions of this instruction are applicable to all active industrial-commercial, modified industrial, and non-industrial activities in the Naval Shore Establishment having an equipment maintenance or material support responsibility, wherein government-owned tooling is required for the performance of assigned tasks. The guidelines furnished are to be employed for overall tool control and administration by those Navy activities that have a tool inventory valued at $25,000 or more. All other activities, with an inventory less than $25,000 will develop adequate tool control procedures to ensure that the toolrooms are effectively and efficiently managed. Internal controls established in conformance with reference (a) are encumbent on all activities.