Regardless of the form used, the NSN is the mostimportant identification data for any item. Check theML-N before listing the stock number on the 1250-1 or1348-6 to ensure the stock number is up to date andaccurate and the unit price and unit of issue are correct.If the NSN is not available for repair parts, use theDD Form 1348-6 (fig. 7-12) to requisition the parts.The DD Form 1348-6 consists of two sections. Thefirst, or top, section consists of 80 card columns ofMILSTRIP data; the second, or bottom, sectionconsists of nine data blocks of additional identificationdata. The bottom section permits the inclusion of allavailable technical or descriptive data. This data willassist the supply source in the identification andprocurement of the requisitioned item.Storekeepers requisition most materialrequirements on DD Form 1348. However, certainitems excluded from MILSTRIP are ordered on DDForm 1149 (fig. 7-13). Examples of these items arebulk fuel, library books, communications securityequipment, and materials controlled by the NavalOceanographic Office.NAVSUP P-409 is a handy desk guide toMILSTRIP that gives an excellent overview ofMILSTRIP documents. However, for detailed guidanceabout the use of these forms, refer to NAVSUP P-485.Message RequisitionsIn certain situations, urgent material requirementsdemand the need for procurement by message, ratherthan by submission of standard requisition documents.Message requisitions are submitted in a specifiedformat and must convey the same data that is requiredon DD Form 1348 or 1348-6.Overseas activities use message requisitions forpriority requisitions unless transmission by othermeans, such as mail or courier, is more expedient.Messages also may be used for routine priorityrequisitions when transmission by mail will not ensuredelivery of the requisitioned material by the requiredtime. When a message requisition is prepared, aDD Form 1348 or 1348-6 is also prepared for each itemrequested in the message. The original of eachDD Form 1348 or 1348-6 is discarded, and theremaining copies are distributed according toestablished procedures. A message requisition mustnot be longer than one page and is generally limited to amaximum of seven requisitions.The Defense Automatic Addressing System(DAAS) is a “real time” random access digital computersystem. This system uses the automatic digital network(AUTODIN) switching centers of the DefenseCommunications System to receive and retransmitMILSTRIP messages automatically to the properaddressees. An input message to DAAS may includemultiple requisitions, follow-ups, requisition modifiers,and cancellation requests. All retransmittals areaccomplished via AUTODIN. AUTODINautomatically provides the addressee with a punchedcard (or magnetic tape image) for each documentincluded in the originator’s message; therefore, nomessage handling or keypunch effort is required of theaddressee.7-14MRP3f0711Figure 7-11. DoD Single Line Item Requisition System Document (Manual), DD Form 1348.
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