6. No uniforms, accessories, or parts thereof designated as items of clothing for women marines, as listed in the Catalog of U. S. Marine Corps Material, Clothing Group for Women, will be sold by accountable officers to any individual except women members of the U. S. Marine Corps and where authorized, the U. S. Marine Corps Organized Reserve, or U. S. Marine Corps Volunteer Reserve. Women marines clothing, or parts thereof, sold to women marines will be for their personal use only. 52207 REPLACEMENT OF CLOTHING LOST, DESTROYED OR DAMAGED 1. This paragraph prescribes procedures for the issue of articles of individual uniform clothing to enlisted personnel to replace clothing which has been damaged, lost, destroyed, captured, or abandoned incident to their service, provided: a. That the loss was not caused in whole or in part by any fault or negligence on the part of the individual. b. That the clothing lost was not in excess of the authorized allowances plus additional allowances if presently entitled thereto. c. That such clothing was necessary or proper under attendant circumstances for the individual concerned. 2. The provisions of this paragraph will apply to: a. Enlisted personnel who are furnished uniform clothing under the in-kind issue system. b. Enlisted personnel who are provided with individual uniform clothing under the clothing monetary allowance system. c. Instructions relative to replacement of clothing for personnel in combat areas or who are returned from combat areas are contained in the Annual Individual Clothing Regulations. 3. Procedures for replacement of clothing of enlisted personnel who are furnished uniform clothing under the in-kind issue system (category a of subparagraph 2): a. All clothing issued to enlisted personnel under the in-kind issue system in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph, will be dropped from the individual clothing account by means of an Abstract of Clothing Issued (Form NAVMC 575-SD). The retained copy of this abstract will be supported by signed and properly approved individual clothing requisitions (Form NAVMC 604-SD) (Form NAVMC 604b-SD for women). The original Abstract of Clothing Issued, forwarded to Headquarters Marine Corps as the clothing account voucher, will be accompanied by a signed statement of the individual's immediate commanding officer setting forth the general reason for such issue. new b. Enlisted personnel entitled to clothing under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph but who are unable to draw the clothing prior to their transfer from the organization because of non-availability of the replacement clothing, shall have placed in their service record book a certificate which will list the articles due the individual. This certificate will be signed by an officer authorized to approve such issues. Upon joining a organization the individual shall be issued the items to which he is entitled. Clothing so issued will be dropped from the clothing account in accordance with subparagraph 3a. At the time of the clothing issue the enlisted person's service record book will be presented and appropriate deletion shall be made from the certificate therein and initialed by the witnessing officer. After all articles have been issued the certificate shall be removed from the service record book and destroyed. b. Instructions contained (1) The claim forms (NAVEXOS 2662A and B) will be submitted in sextuplicate. (2) The claim will include only articles of individual uniform clothing. Should the individual desire to submit a claim for personal property other than individual uniform clothing lost, damaged, etc., an additional claim containing all items except individual uniform clothing will be submitted. In the latter connection, the procedures outlined in the Navy Personnel Claims Regulations will be observed and the instructions contained in this paragraph are not applicable. c. Upon completion of the first endorsement on Form NAVEXOS 2662B by the adjudicating authority (see section 751.26 Navy Personnel Claims Regulations), all copies of the claim forms will be submitted to the supply officer or other local supply source which normally furnished clothing to the personnel of the organization to which the claimant is attached. The supply office will effect an issue on an item basis of such articles of individual uniform clothing as have been approved for issue by the adjudicating authority. d. When an issue on an item basis is effected on the approved claim, the supply officer will complete the "Endorsements of Issues" portion of the Form NAVEXOS 2662A. The clothing so issued will be dropped from the individual clothing account by a separate Abstract of Clothing Issued (NAVMC 575-SD) which document will reference the name, rank, and service number of the claimant, and this subparagraph as the authority for such issue. e. Distribution of the claim forms will be as follows: can (1) In those cases where the claim be settled with the first issue, the original of the claim will be retained by the supply officer to support his retained copy of the Abstract of Clothing Issued (NAVMC 575-SD). One completed copy will be furnished the commanding officer for the official files of the organization. One completed copy will accompany the Abstract of Clothing Issued (NAVMC 575-SD (Rev.)) (used to drop the clothing) which is submitted with the Individual Clothing Account Return. The remaining three copies will be destroyed. (2) In those cases where only a partial issue can be effected at the first attempted settlement of the claim, the supply Supply officer will indicate such partial issue by completing the "Endorsements of Issues" portion of the claim form. He will also make appropriate deletions in the "Allowed Value", "For Issues In Kind", column of the form, deducting items which were furnished the individual. All such entries will be initialed by the supply officer. The quantity so issued will be accounted for in accordance with the instructions outlined in the preceding subparagraph. Distribution of the claim forms in such cases will be as follows: The origi nal and two copies will be filed in the individual's service record book; One copy will be forwarded to commanding officer for the official files of the organization; One copy will accompany the Abstract of Clothing Issued (NAVMC 575-SD (Rev.)) (used to drop the clothing) which is submitted with the Individual Clothing Account Return; One copy will be retained by the supply officer to support the Abstract of Clothing Issued (NAVMC 575-SD) employed to drop such issued clothing from the individual clothing account. (3) When a subsequent issue is made to complete the amounts still due the claimant after partial issues described in the preceding subparagraph have been effected, such added entries will be made on the claim form by the supply officer in accordance with the instructions outlined above. Distribution of the remaining copies of the claim forms obtained from the individual's service record book will be as follows: The original of the claim forms will be retained by the supply officer to support his retained copy of the Abstract of Clothing Issued (NAVMC 575-SD) employed in the case; One completed copy will be furnished the commanding officer for the official files of the organization; One completed copy will accompany the Abstract of Clothing Issued (NAVMC 575-SD (Rev.)) (used to drop the clothing) which is submitted with the Individual Clothing Account Return. (4) Every effort will be made to complete all claims by initially effecting a complete issue in the amount of the approved claim. If this is not possible, then the second partial issue (per the preceding subparagraph) should normally settle the claim. However, in those unusual circumstances where a claim is not settled by partial issues under subparagraphs e(2) and (3) above, the supply officer will modify distribution of the claim forms as described in subparagraph e(2), as folfows: He will prepare three certified copies of the claim forms reflecting all com pleted action data thereon. The original of the claim forms and two certified copies will be placed in the individual's service record book, and the supply officer will employ a certified copy in lieu of the original in supporting the Abstract of Clothing Issued ABSTRACT OF SALES OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY for cash at Marine Barracks, NAD, From.. QUANTITY 1 November 19.49 to.. ARTICLES 19.49 MCM Total Plus 3 percent collected for overhead, etc. 304 25 $304 25 I certify that the above sales were made with due observance of regulations and instructions relating to sales of Government property, that this abstract is correct, and that the total amount thereof has been forwarded by me to Disbursing Officer, NAD, Hawthorne, Nev. I certify that I have satisfied myself that the sales have been properly authorized and duly made. A A Alle A. H. Allen, Major U. S. M. C., Commanding. (OVER) (NAVMC 575-SD) which he prepares in accordance with subparagraph e (2). The customary distribution of the claim forms will be made when the third and final issue completing settlement is made. f. In addition to the claim forms employed per the preceding subparagraphs, all issues will be supported by properly signed and approved individual clothing requisitions (Form NAVMC 604-SD) (Form NAVMC 604bSD for women) which need be prepared in an original only. The supply officer will retain these individual clothing requisitions in his files together with the claim forms and Abstract of Clothing Issued, employed in accordance with these instructions. g. Claims for articles of individual uniform clothing which cannot even be partially resolved by issued on an item basis from local sources will be forwarded to the Commandant of the Marine Corps (Code DNB) for settlement in accordance with Navy Personnel Claims Regulations. 52208 REPROCESSED AND RECOVERED CLOTHING 1. Recovered and reprocessed individual clothing now in the supply system, or such clothing as may be subsequently acquired, including items abandoned, unclaimed and for which ownership cannot be determined, will be accounted for and administered in accordance with the instructions contained in this paragraph. 2. If recovered and reprocessed individual clothing is acquired by an accountable officer of a using organization including retail store (Class 5500) of a Depot Stock Account, (excluding Depot Stock Accounts and units on combat accountability) such clothing will be taken up on the individual clothing account and accounted for and sold as follows: a. Garments which have been marked but not worn, or reprocessed garments which show no visible sign of wear will be sold at one-half of the standard price. Such garments will have the letters "R.C. 1/2" stenciled in the appropriate marking place (see Chapter 49). Articles in this category will be taken up by standard name with the added suffix R.C. 1/2'', at one-half of the standard price and subsequently accounted for by the new name and price. b. Garments which have been marked and worn, but in all other respects are fit for reissue, will be sold at one-third of the standard price. They will be stenciled "R.C. 1/3" in the appropriate marking place (see Chapter 49). Articles in this category will be taken up by standard name with the added suffix "R.C. 1/3', at one-third of the standard price and subsequently accounted for by the new name and price. Supply Clothing which is taken up on the individual clothing account in accordance with the instructions contained in this subparagraph will be stocked separately from new clothing and will be used for issues/sales, as appro priate. Reserve units will continue to account for recovered and reprocessed clothing by regular item name and at the standard price (see paragraph 52150-3). 3. Under no circumstances shall issues or sales of "R.C." clothing be made without a witnessing officer, designated by the commanding officer, being present to verify serviceability appearance and fit. 4. When shipments of clothing received by issuing activities from depots of supply and supply depots are found to include articles in substandard condition due to excessive periods of storage, exposure to adverse climatic conditions, etc., the receiving activi ties will apply the principles of subparagraphs above in determining the status of items involved. If determined to be unfit for issue or sale at established reduced prices, disposal action will be effected in accordance with existing survey instructions. 5. Individual clothing determined to be capable of renovation will be renovated as outlined below and be given priority of issue/sale over other stocks of clothing. a. Launder or dry clean as appropriate: Khaki service clothing. Wool clothing. b. It is not intended that undergarments, footwear or headgear be renovated. 6. Recovered or reprocessed clothing determined to be unserviceable should not be taken up on the individual clothing account but, should be used for cleaning rags if possible. Cleaning rags obtained in this manner which are in excess of six months' requirements, Ishall be reported to the supporting depot for disposition. If shipment to the depot is requested, such rags shall be washed prior to shipment. officers 7. Unless otherwise authorized by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, all supply Ishall give the oldest stocks of clothing on hand priority of issue. Standard items should not be issued when limited standard equivalent items are available from be made in accordance with the following stock. Accordingly, issues and sales should priorities: a. Renovated clothing. (when appropriate) b. Limited or substitute standard. C. Oldest standard stock. d. Standard stock. |