SHELF-LIFE MATERIAL
COMNAVSURFPACINST 4400.1G
NAVSUP P-485
STOWAGE. Stowage of shelf-life material will be arranged to facilitate and ensure
that the oldest stock is used first and that the method is based on shelf-life
expiration rather than date of receipt. Place units with the earliest expiration
dates in front of the others.
EXPIRED TYPE II SHELF-LIFE ITEMS. These items will be restored when within the ships capability in accordance with the shelf life action codes in the FEDLOG and/or the cognizant inventory managers instructions.
EXPIRED TYPE I SHELF-LIFE ITEMS. These items will be turned in to the nearest ashore supply activity unless they can be used safely for a secondary reason.
INVENTORY REVIEW. The shelf-life item inventory will be reviewed systematically in comparison with anticipated requirements to ensure timely turn in of those items which the ship is unable to restore or to utilize, by or prior to, the expiration dates. The newer rather than the older stock will be turned in unless extenuating circumstances are involved which render such action impracticable.
QUESTIONS:
1. Expired Type I shelf-life items are turned in to where?
2. Type I shelf-life items will not be turned in to supply activities in the
United States including Hawaii if the extended cost of the item is less than
$50, or the remaining storage life is less than what time frame?
3. Type I shelf-life items will not be turned in to the supply activities in
Alaska or overseas bases if the extended cost of the item is less than $100,
or the remaining storage life is less than what time frame?