assistance modules (MAMs) issued on sub-custody to
AC C E S S F O R D A M AG E C O N T R O L
other departments. The MAMs are avionics system
PURPOSES.--Access to stowage spaces will be
authorized to damage control personnel when
parts used for isolating faults within an avionics
performing their duties. Stowage spaces will not be
system or test set. Substituting the parts with a MAM
secured in such a manner that access using ordinary
item does fault isolation. A MAM also enables
damage control equipment is impeded in an
end-to-end testing within a test program set (TPS).
emergency.
The MAMs are not carried on the supply officer's
PERMISSION FOR ENTRY.--Permission for
stock records as part of the spares inventory, but are
entry of persons not ordinarily authorized access to
expended to the end user. MAMs are not included in
stowage spaces will be granted by the supply officer or,
the operating site's fixed allowance. However, MAMs
in the supply officer's absence, the commanding
are listed in the aviation allowance list (AVCAL/
officer, executive officer, or command duty officer.
SHORCAL) and under the permanent custody of the
supply officer. In turn, the supply officer issues the
KEY CONTROL.--Key control procedures must
MAMs on subcustody to maintenance personnel. The
be set by the activity. This procedure permits
supply officer maintains the custody records of
identification of the person holding the key to any
repairable MAMs. The MAMs assets do not require a
stowage space at any given time.
report to the Naval Inventory Control Point (NAVICP).
Refer to FASOINST 4790.1 (series) for procedures on
MATERIAL STOWAGE
MAMs.
Learning Objective: Recall the criteria and basic
guidelines observed to achieve optimum stowage
LOST, DAMAGED, OR DESTROYED
efficiency.
MATERIAL
The term storage refers to the keeping or placing of
Personnel assigned the responsibility for physical
property in a storeroom, warehouse, shed, or open
custody of stock material must report any damage,
area. The term stowage is synonymous with storage.
deterioration, or shortage to the supply officer
For stowage of material afloat, you must know how to
i m m e d i a t e l y. T h e c u s t o d i a n w i l l n o t b e h e l d
determine the stowage layout best suited for the
responsible for material lost, damaged, or destroyed
material. Also, you must know the precautions to be
a s a r e s u l t o f fi r e o r f l o o d i n g , p r ov i d i n g t h e
taken to safeguard both the stores and the ship.
emergency did not arise from that person's negligence
and provided that all reasonable steps to prevent the
BASIC STOWAGE CRITERIA
loss or damage were taken.
To maintain control of material, you must meet the
SECURITY OF MATERIAL
basic criteria for storage. These criteria include the
following:
Stored material must be kept under lock and key in
Ensure maximum usage of available space
all cases. The exception for this requirement is when
the material quantity and size make storeroom storage
Provide orderly stowage and access
impractical. Storeroom spaces must be locked securely
Prevent damage to the ship or injury to personnel
when not in use. Personnel in charge of the storage
space are responsible for maintaining security for all
Reduce the chance of material loss or damage
stores in their custody. When storage spaces are open
Ease and ensure issue of the oldest stock first
for use, an authorized person must be present. Other
personnel may enter the space only when necessary for
Make inventories easier
stowage, breakout of material, or emergencies.
INSPECTION.--Personnel will be allowed
TYPES OF STORAGE FACILITIES
access to stowage spaces for purposes of inspection as
directed by the commanding officer. Such personnel
Storage facilities are the basic resources of the
will not be given the keys to the spaces but will be
supply department, both afloat and ashore. Maximum
escorted by responsible personnel as directed by the
use of storage space can save operational costs and
supply officer.
promote efficiency of operation.
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