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Terminal Learning Objective Action: Introduction to the Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP) Conditions: As a Company Commander or First Sergeant, in an operational environment, given the requirements to implement the CSDP, with access to all applicable materials and references. Standards: Demonstrate knowledge of the material through the use of procedures provided in CSDP.

Enabling Learning Objective Action: Explain the concepts, guidance, administrative information, and required listings of the Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP). Conditions: As a Company Commander or First Sergeant, in an operational environment, with access to a desktop computer and internet, PowerPoint presentation, and all applicable materials and references. Standards: Interpret the concepts, guidance, administrative information, and required listings of CSDP as stated in AR 710-2.

Overview of CSDP The CSDP is a compilation of existing regulatory requirements   As a mandatory program, CSDP is meant to simplify command, supervisory, and managerial responsibilities The CSDP is a commander’s program Have students open their regulation to read through and discuss this topic. AR 710-2, App B.

Purpose Program’s purpose: Establish supply discipline as regulatory guidance Standardize supply discipline requirements Provide single listing of supply policy requirements Efficiency in monitoring subordinate actions Eliminate repeat findings of noncompliance Internal management controls Implementation: Ensure compliance Determine adequacy of policy and procedures Corrective Actions Read through and discuss B-2 B–3. Applicability This regulatory guidance applies to all personnel within the retail supply arenas from hand receipt/unit to ACOM/ ASCC/DRU levels. AR 710-2, App B-2

Terms Supervisory personnel Supply Economy Supply Discipline officers, warrant officers, NCO’s, and civilians Supply Economy Conservation of resources Supply Discipline Repeat Finding Requirements Listing Parent Organization AR 710-2, App B-4

CSDP Four-fold program addressing the following: Responsibilities of commanders and supervisory personnel Guidance for evaluating supply discipline Feedback through command and technical channels Follow-up to ensure supply discipline is maintained AR 710-2, App B-4

Concept CSDP assists commanders by making them aware of supply conditions in their command Not intended to be solely an inspection program gain familiarity with established policy enforce compliance with policy by subordinate personnel Inspection evaluations are used to monitor supply performance and compliance AR 710-2, App B-5

Requirement Listing Provides supervisors, commander’s, or managers, with a single source of supply policy requirements. The requirement listings is organized into six tables according to level of responsibility. Tables B–1 through B–6 outline the various supervisory responsibilities AR 710-2, App B-6

Requirement Listing The 6 Requirement Listings are: Table B-1: Lists Company level responsibilities (+Table B-8: Company Commander’s CSDP Quick Reference Guide) Table B-2: Lists PBO responsibilities Table B-3: Lists requirements for Brigade and Battalion Table B-4: Lists requirements for supply units or activities Direct support to users or PBOs Table B-5: Lists requirements for supply units or activities General support to DSUs Table B-6: Lists ACOM/ASCC/DRU level requirements AR 710-2, App B-6

Requirement Listing Information provided per listing: Regulatory requirement Administrative procedures Reference Frequency AR 710-2, App B-6

Check on Learning QUESTION: Must commanders at company, battery, troop and detachment levels appoint CSDP monitors?   ANSWER: No, these commanders are not required to appoint monitors but are expected to use the CSDP to police their own operations. QUESTION: Should commanders establish new evaluation teams because of the CSDP? ANSWER: No, commanders should use existing resources. QUESTION: Are commanders subordinate to AC, ASCC and or DRU levels required to appoint a CSDP coordinator? ANSWER: No, commanders at the ASC, ASCC and DRU levels appoint coordinators and lower level commanders (subordinate) appoint CSDP monitors.

Summary Overview of the Command Supply Discipline Program Define Key CSDP Terms Explain the Concepts and Required Listings of CSDP

Implementation Each commander provides the personal interest and direction necessary to establish an effective CSDP CSDP is incorporated into existing resources in the command to avoid redundancy of effort (saving time and money) Supervisors utilize the requirements listing in the normal performance of their duties If a requirement in the requirements listing cannot be completed, the immediate higher headquarters must be notified AR 710-2, App B-7

Evaluations Each command level is required to evaluate the immediate lower level of operations User, PBO, direct support, and general support levels Parent organizations and higher commands Frequency of evaluation Evaluation procedures Intra-service support agreements Explain each in detail (30) min See next four slides for details… AR 710-2, App B-8

User, PBO, direct support, and general support levels Supervisors (commanders and managers) are expected to implement CSDP. Implement an internal program on a routine basis to monitor supply discipline in the unit.   CSDP requires no additional recordkeeping requirements. Evaluated supervisors determines a suspense date and executes required actions to resolve all discrepancies. The supervisor’s chain of command is authorized to grant extensions to the established suspense dates. If findings are determined to be beyond a supervisor’s control, the evaluator is responsible to raise the issue to the right agency to solve the problem. Explain each in detail (30) min AR 710-2, App B-8

Parent organizations and higher commands The immediate organizational level above the user/PBO level is the parent organization. The parent organization and higher command levels are required to evaluate the subordinate user/PBO for compliance with established policy. Parent organizations and higher command levels will conduct formal evaluations of subordinate levels on a periodic basis. Parent organizations and higher command levels will maintain a file of evaluations to record. Noncompliance may be due to circumstances beyond the control of the evaluated organization; for example, the discrepancy is a result of conflicting command or policy guidance. The evaluator is responsible for raising the issue to the right agency capable of resolving the discrepancy. Explain each in detail (30) min AR 710-2, App B-8

Frequency of evaluation User/PBO, direct support and general support levels, supervisors fulfill their responsibilities as directed by their chain of command. The parent organization and higher command levels will conduct formal evaluations on a periodic basis.   Table B–7 lists the various types of organizations within the Army force structure. Explain each in detail (30) min AR 710-2, App B-8

Evaluation procedures Determine if an organization is complying with regulatory guidance.   The requirements listing establishes the minimum standards to be used by commanders to develop command checklist. CSDP evaluations. Personnel undergoing the evaluation may make on-the-spot corrections. Evaluators will record findings on each applicable requirement in the requirements listing. The organization’s supervisor will be briefed on the findings at the completion of the evaluation and will determine a suspense date to correct deficiencies notes. Repeat findings will be reported to the unit’s chain of command upon completion of the evaluation to reestablish compliance. The evaluated organization will be provided copies of each evaluation made under CSDP. If major problems with procedure or policy are surfaced during a CSDP evaluation, these findings will be elevated up the chain of command immediately. Explain each in detail (30) min AR 710-2, App B-8

Evaluation Frequency AR 710-2, Table B-7

Enforcement Enforcement of supply discipline is accomplished through a combination of: Leadership Command Emphasis Training Administrative measures Disciplinary measures 10 min AR 710-2, App B-10

Accountability Measures Administrative AR 735–5 provides guidance for accounting for lost, damaged, and destroyed property which is solely for the purpose of administratively recouping the value of losses Disciplinary Commanders must recognize that military discipline goes hand-in-hand with supply discipline; UCMJ Disciplinary: This is the reason why responsibility is assigned to Company Commanders who also hold the UCMJ authority. AR 710-2, App B-11 and 12

Nonfinancial Liability Use of administrative and disciplinary alternatives need not be limited to cases involving the standards prescribed for financial liability Even when no financial liability is found, the facts may warrant some form of command action failure to properly supervise an operation subordinate’s actions AR 710-2, App B-13

Ensuring Supply Discipline Be proactive and not reactive in supply operations Constant command emphasis Routine adherence AR 710-2, App B-14

Supply Excellence Nominate outstanding performers for the Chief of Staff, Army Supply Excellence (CSASEA) competition. The purpose is to enhance the logistical readiness and supply effectiveness of Army organizations. Provides a positive incentive for extraordinary supply and support operations. AR 710-2, App G

Check on Learning QUESTION: May Command Inspections be used in lieu of a CSDP evaluation? ANSWER: Yes, commanders may use all of their existing resources to accomplish this mission. QUESTION: Can the unit’s chain of command allow extensions to the get well dates? ANSWER: Yes

Summary Explain the importance of implementing CSDP Describe the evaluation procedures Explain accountability measures and liability Explain the Supply Excellence Award

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