1. Command Supply Discipline Program
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2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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.

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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. Evaluation Frequency
AR 710-2, Table B-7

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

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

25. 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

26. 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

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

28. Center & School
Quartermaster
US Army
QUESTIONS