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TM 38-400/NAVSUP PUB 572/AFMAN 23-210 MCO 4450.14/DLAM 4145.12
data (other than quantity) do not match. Research
assemblies) to determine whether the supplies and
of mismatches, including special inventories when
services conform to contract requirements.
required, results in corrective action.
Intermediate pack-A wrap, box, or bundle which contains
Location survey-A physical verification, other than actual
two or more unit packs of identical items.
count, between actual assets and recorded location
data to ensure that all assets are properly recorded
Inventory-A physical count performed to determine the
as to location, identity, condition, and unit of issue.
on hand quantity of an item or group of items.
Long ton-2,240 pounds or 1,016 kilograms.
Ionizing radiation-Any electromagnetic or particulate
radiation capable of producing ions, directly or
Less-than-truckload (LTL)- A quantity of freight less than
indirectly, in its passage through matter.  (See
that required for the application of truckload rate.
radioactive material.) Kiln dried-Dried in a kiln with
Low combustibility-Materials which, in themselves, will
the use of artificial heat.
not normally ignite, but which, in combination with
Labor pool-A centrally controlled group of workers who
their packaging, will contribute fuel to fire.
are assigned to particular jobs or areas when
Magazine-Area in a warehouse-type structure above or
needed.
below ground designed for storage of ammunition,
Large -lot storage-A quantity of supplies, four or more
explosives, and/or loaded ammunition components.
stacks, stored to maximum height, usually accepted
Main aisle-A passageway wide enough to permit the
as stock stored in carload or greater quantities.
easy flow of equipment, supplies, and personnel
Laser gun-A laser-based bar code reading system
(generally  runs  the  length  of  the  building).
operated by moving a focused spot or light beam
(Sometimes referred to as a transportation aisle.)
across the pattern of bars and spaces that form the
Major discrepancy-When the total dollar value of the
bar code, deciphering it instantly.
overage or shortage for the stock number exceeds
the dollar limits established by DODI 4140.35,
Layout-A floor plan showing assignment of gross space
Physical Inventory Control for DOD Supply System
for storage operations and supporting functions.
Material. Major discrepancies are used to compute
Less-than-carload (LCL)- A quantity of freight less than
and report error rates on a line item basis as a
that required for the application of a carload rate.
percentage of items inventoried.
Leaker-A  container  which,  through  mechanical
Marking-Numbers, nomenclature, or symbols stamped,
maladjustment or damage, is not hermetically
painted, or otherwise affixed to items or containers.
sealed, permitting air to enter and product to exude.
Materials handling-The movement of materials (raw,
Levels of packaging-A term used to refer to the degree
scrap, semi-finished, and finished) to, through, and
of protection required during shipment, handling,
from productive processes; in warehouses and
and storage of supplies.
storage; and in receiving and shipping areas.
Line item-A separate item of supply on a transaction
Materials handling equipment (MHE)-As discussed in
document.
this manual, is defined as any stationary or mobile
equipment, powered, mechanical, or hand operated,
Loading platform-A flat surface to facilitate loading or
that is used for
unloading, usually erected alongside a warehouse at
the approximate level of a railcar or truck floor.
Location  audit  reconciliation-Match  between  valid
location records and the accountable records, in
order to identify and correct situations where items
are in physical storage but not on record, on record
but not in storage, or where common elements of
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