DISTRIBUTION – SDL No. 168
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Staff Symbol: CG-441
COMDTINST 4491.1A
May 26, 2017
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 4491.1A
Subject: INVENTORY CONTROL POINT REMOTE STOCK LOCATION PARTS AND
MATERIAL REQUEST FORMS POLICY
Ref: (a) Information and Life Cycle Management Manual, COMDTINST M5212.12 (series)
1. PURPOSE. This Instruction mandates the use of the Parts & Material Request/Use Form,
CG-4491, to be completed when personnel at remote stock locations request and issue parts and
materials under Inventory Control Points (ICP) control. Parts and materials under ICP control are
those that are currently accounted for in the Asset Logistics Management Information System
(ALMIS) or the Naval and Electronics Supply Support System (NESSS).
2. ACTION. All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, and civilian
directors must comply with the provisions of this Instruction. Internet release is authorized.
3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. Parts and Material Request Forms, COMDTINST 4491.1 is hereby
cancelled.
4. DISCUSSION. In an effort to improve supply chain efficiency and accuracy, the Parts & Material
Request/Use Form, CG-4491, must be used to document the request and approval of parts as well as
specifying and documenting the asset receiving the parts. The use of the Parts & Material
Request/Use Form, CG-4491 is documented in the ICP process and procedure guides to provide
guidance to the remote stock locations. Remote stock locations are those that are geographically
located outside of the primary ICP warehouse, but accountable and electronically integrated in the
ICP stock record, i.e., Sectors, Air Stations, and Bases. The Parts & Material Request/Use Form,
CG-4491 is also intended to document and provide evidential support that parts and materials are
being used for an authorized purpose as well as to support the related financial transaction.
