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.

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 fa

cility, 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 Marine Corps. Supply depots provide specified types of logistical support for designated Marine Corps activities.

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

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.

b. Maintain prescribed operating stock levels and prescribed quantities of reserve equipment and supplies.

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c. Operate and direct the facilities of the Marine Corps and Navy Publicity Bureau contained within the Depot of Supplies.

d. Operate facilities to provide maintenance services as designated in supply bulletins.

50053 MARINE CORPS DEPOT OF

SUPPLIES, SAN FRANCISCO

1. This depot is responsible for the procurement, storage and issue of all classes of supplies and equipment. It is the source of supply for those activities designated in supply bulletins promulgated from time to time.

2. In accordance with instructions issued by the Quartermaster General of the Marine Corps, the Marine Corps Depot of Supplies, San Francisco, will:

a. Procure, store and issue supplies and equipment.

b. Maintain prescribed operating stock levels and prescribed quantities of reserve equipment and supplies.

c. Operate facilities to provide maintenance services as designated in supply bulletins.

50054

MARINE CORPS DEPOT OF
SUPPLIES, SAN FRANCISCO
(BARSTOW ANNEX)

1. This annex of the Depot of Supplies, San Francisco, is located at Barstow, California. It provides that depot with a suitable site for bulk storage and field and depot maintenance facilities. The Barstow Annex is an integral part of, and under the military command of, the Commanding General, Marine Corps Depot Supplies, San Francisco. The officer in charge of this annex is designated as Commanding Officer, Barstow Annex (Depot of Supplies, San Francisco), Barstow, California.

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50150 BONDING OF OFFICERS

1. Officers who are appointed as accountable for public funds or public property, or who are intrusted with the duty of disbursing or hanEdling public funds, shall, prior to entering upon

the duties of their respective offices, give bond with sufficient surety for the faithful performance of their duties. The giving of bond by an officer employed as a special agent for the disbursing of public funds may be waived at the discretion of the Commandant of the Marine Corps.

2. Unless otherwise directed by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, officers who are not accountable for either public funds or public property, or who are not performing duties involving the disbursement or handling of public funds, are not required to give bond.

3. When required, the bonds of commissioned officers (permanent or temporary) will be in the sum of $10,000, and the bonds of commissioned warrant officers and warrant officers (permanent or temporary) will be in the sum of $5,000.

4. The term "officer (s)" as used in subparagraph 1, 2, and 3 above, shall be construed to mean commissioned officers serving under permanent assignments or temporary details for supply duty; commissioned warrant officers and warrant officers detailed to supply duty; and commissioned officers, commissioned warrant officers, or warrant officers appointed as special disbursing agents or as acting supply officers. It shall not be construed to mean officers who are accountable for public property solely by virtue of their office, such as commanding officers of marine detachments aboard vessels of the Navy, commanding officers of small posts or detachments, and officers in charge of recruiting areas, unless such officers have been specifically appointed as acting supply officers. An officer who is accountable for public property solely by virtue of his office who also personally handles public funds is required to be bonded.

50151

BONDING OF COLLECTION
AGENTS

1. A disbursing officer or an accountable officer may appoint as a collection agent an officer, enlisted person, or a civilian employee to receive and account for collections, to make refunds and special deposits, and to effect change transactions. The disbursing or accountable officer making the designation will state in writing to the collection agent the authority delegated and the specific duties to be performed. The disbursing or accountable officer will exercise care to assure himself that the person being considered for appointment as an agent is trustworthy and capable of assuming the responsibilities of the office and will maintain strict control over the functions of the collection agent by frequent examination and verification of the agent's records and funds to insure compliance with regulations.

2. Authority may be delegated to a collection agent to sign receipts, reports, and other papers pertaining to the agent's specified duties. An accountable officer may, in his letter of designation, authorize his collection agent to deal directly with the disbursing officer. A collection agent will sign receipts, reports and other papers in the following manner:

3. Ordinarily a collection agent will be bonded in the amount of $2,000. The disbursing or accountable officer may, however, because of the dollar value of transactions handled, require that the bond be in an amount not in excess of $10,000. When the amount of funds advanced to a collection agent for the purpose of making change transactions is $100 or less and the daily collections average less than $100, the designating officer may, in writing, waive the giving of bond by his collection agent. Copies of all such waivers shall be forwarded to the Commandant of the Marine Corps (Code CDA).