Medical Logistics Test 1 (all solved correctly)

What is the Medical Logistics' mission? correct answers To provide equipment, materiel, services, and information to the medical mission. Material correct answers The substance out of which a thing is or can be constructed of Materiel correct answers The equipment and supplies in a military or commercial supply-chain management needed to complete the mission or job. Provide Outstanding Materiel and Services Support to Customers (Objective) correct answers - Medical materiel must provide supplies & equipment to the customer without interruption or delay. Provide Support with a Economical Investment in Inventory(Objective) correct answers - Ensure that enough stock is available to support customer's needs without overstocking Just-in-time inventory process correct answers Maintain proper inventory balances & supply chains to provide customers with supplies as they need them Establish an Effective Equipment Management Program (Objective) correct answers Medical Materiel must identify, track, and maintain equipment. - Done by the Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) computer system Why is equipment tracked? correct answers 1.) For accountability 2.) To ensure that it is replaced when it passes its life expectancy or is in need of maintenance For equipment to be classified as medical equipment, the item must: correct answers - cost over $2500 - Maintain its identity while in use - be non-expendable - life expectancy of 5 years or more Advise On All Major Logistics Matters and Considerations (Objective) correct answers - provide customers with input as to the types of supplies & equipment they are authorized to purchase Single Focal Point for Contracting in the MTF (Objective) correct answers - Medical materiel is responsible for purchasing supplies, services, & specialized personnel needed within the facility - supplies must be bought using a contract - works with agencies such as base contracting office Air Force Medical Operations Agency (AFMOA) correct answers Establish policies and procedures for managing medical materiel for peacetime and wartime support of the Air Force. Major Command (MAJCOM) Surgeon General correct answers Provide guidance & supervision on all aspects of medical logistics in support of COMMAND MISSIONS and programs