PART B. ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS OF SUPPLY ACTIVITIES 50050 COMPOSITION OF THE SUPPLY SYSTEM 1. The Marine Corps supply system embraces all elements of the Supply Establishment including the Supply Department at Headquarters U. S. Marine Corps, Washington, D. C.; U. S. Marine Corps Depot of Supply; U. S. Marine Corps Supply Depots; Base Depots; Field Depots; Forwarding Depots; functional elements of the Supply Establishment within the Fleet Marine Forces and supply sections of posts, stations, organizations and detachments. The strength and composition of the various supply activities and sections will be determined by the Commandant of the Marine Corps. 50051 ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS OF DEPOTS 1. Set forth hereafter are brief logistical definitions of depot facilities of the Marine Corps supply system with the normal functions and command relations observed by such activities. 2. A Marine Corps depot of supplies is a major logistical establishment of the Marine Corps. Marine Corps depots of supplies are under the military command of the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Unless otherwise specifically directed such command is exercised through the Quartermaster General of the Marine Corps. Management and technical control of the Marine Corps depots of supplies is exercised by the Quartermaster General of the Marine Corps. Coordination control relationships between a depot of supplies and the naval district commandant shall be as prescribed by Department of the Navy Directives. A depot of supplies may function as an area supply center for any or all classifications of material, an area repair center for any or all classifications of material, a manufacturing facility, or any combination of the above functions. 3. A Marine Corps supply depot is a logistical facility of the Marine Corps which is normally a part of a larger Marine Corps establishment. Marine Corps supply depots are under the military command and coordination control of the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Unless otherwise specifically directed, such command and coordination control is exercised through the commander of the post or station of which the supply depot is a part. Management and technical control of Marine Corps supply depots is exercised by the Quartermaster General of the Magine Corps. Supply depots provide specified types of logistical support for designated Marine Corps activities. 50052 4. A Marine Corps forwarding depot is an intermediate logistical facility primarily established for processing the forward movement of supplies to overseas consumers. Such a facility may have a secondary responsibility for storage and issue of selected items of supplies and equipment. Forwarding depots are under the military command of the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Unless otherwise specifically directed such command is exercised through the Quartermaster General of the Marine Corps. Management and technical control of Marine Corps forwarding depots is exercised by the Quartermaster General of the Marine Corps. Coordination control relationships between a forwarding depot and the naval district commandant shall be as prescribed by the Department of the Navy directives. 5. A Marine Corps base depot is an intermediate logistical support facility in a designated geographical location, as appropriate, to carry out the logistical mission of the supply establishment in support of specified operating forces of the Marine Corps. When necessary and as directed by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, base depots may be organized and established within the supply system of the Marine Corps. Such base depots, when organized, are under the military command of the Commandant of the Marine Corps and under the management and technical control of the Quartermaster General of the Marine Corps. Unless otherwise specifically directed, military command will be exercised by the commander of the area or force of which such depot is a part. 6. A Marine Corps field depot is a semimobile and sub-area logistical support facility. It will provide logistical support for assigned operating forces, including units in a rehabilitation status. When necessary and as directed by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, field depots may be organized and established within the supply system of the Marine Corps. Such field depots are under the military command of the Commandant of the Marine Corps and under the management and technical control of the Quartermaster General of the Marine Corps. Unless otherwise specifically directed, military command will be exercised by the commander of the area or force of which such depot is a part. 50052 MARINE CORPS CLOTHING DEPOT, 1. This depot operates facilities for the pro- 2. The Marine Corps Clothing Depot, Philadelphia, will: |