What's the best way to do CIF Withdraw/turn in/inventory ?

SGT Derick J. — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 09:30:32 -0500

I had turned in everything I withdrew and had, but somehow still ended up missing two things. I was initially thinking of conducting a inventory layout for myself rather than having to do the entire Platoon Layout, because at some point I had to lose the UCP Shoulder pads.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2019 9:43 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 09:43:44 -0500

It's always best to do your own layout with your hand receipt.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jan 29 at 2019 10:54 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 10:54:10 -0500

Are you talking about having your platoon layout their gear to find yours? You need to talk to your NCOIC and first line leader.

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Jan 29 at 2019 11:24 AM

CSM Richard StCyr — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 11:24:55 -0500

You should always do a personal inventory of your gear against your hand receipt before any type of turn in; or after any exercise that you had your stuff out on.
I'm confused on this part "rather than having to do the entire Platoon Layout". Are you thinking that doing your own layout will exempt you from a PLT level layout; or are you thinking that PFC Juarez somehow has the chutzpa to call a PLT layout to find your missing gear? The answer to the former is no, doing your own inventory doesn't preempt you from your PL or PSG's layout. For the latter , you'd be better served asking your buddies if anyone came up with extra shoulder pads and could you have them as your short two, than insinuating that someone swiped yours.
My two cents is to go to a surplus store / pawn shop and buy two serviceable shoulder pads and be done with it.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jan 29 at 2019 12:11 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:11:09 -0500

1. PFC's do not have/do unit lay outs. 2. Your equipment your responsibility. Guess you either get charged for the items, or hope to buy then at a surplus store off post.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2019 1:12 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 13:12:35 -0500

Purchase what you failed to maintain accountability of, or ask for a statement of charges.
Learn from this inexpensive lesson.
You didn't turn in everything you drew if you're missing any items.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2019 1:13 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 13:13:37 -0500

There is only one thief in the Army; everybody else is just trying to get their stuff back.