of wholesale stock to the ICP. The ICP uses this report to keep track of the inventory level and to determine when to buy additional material. The FISCs also operate Service Mart (SERVMART) as a retail outlet for high usage, consumable items. Customers can use the SERVMART on a walk-in basis and buy material with a money value only document. Refer to NAVSUP P-485 and NAVSUP P-567 for additional information about FISCs. Although very few Aviation Storekeepers have the opportunity to work in FISCs, you must understand its basic organization. They are the first line of support to overseas bases and aircraft carriers. They provide the bulk of aviation and general supplies. The following paragraphs describe the part of a FISC organization that you should be familiar with. They are your point of contact for material and service requirements. Department Providing Customer Service To an AK, the most important parts of an FISC organization are the ones that provide services to customers. The following paragraphs discuss the FISC departments. The Inventory Control Department maintains stock levels and stock records. It processes and provides the status on supply documents that are not processed through the automatic data processing system. The Requirements division determines the stock material requirements and the channels of getting the material for stock. The Customer Services division is the initial point of contact for the fleet and shore customers on material and service requirements. It maintains customer service information and procedures for requisitioning, follow-up, and cancellation, including turn-in of repairable items. The FISCs with regional contracting functions are responsible for centralized buying and other purchase-related functions assigned by NAVSUP SYSCOM. When assigned, the Purchase Department or Contracting Department processes the request for purchase for the FISC. It reviews purchase requests and determines the method of purchase for the material or service. It is also responsible for providing professional contracting guidance to afloat units when requested by the cognizant fleet or type commander. Material bought from purchase are those not available in the supply system. The method of getting these materials from civilian vendors is commonly known as “open purchase.” The contracting department makes contracts for material and services from authorized civilian vendors and contractors. The NAVSUPINST 4200.81 through 4200.86 provides contracting guidance and instructions to all contracting activities. The Material Department maintains and operates storage facilities. It stores stock material and issues material when requested by the customer. Its packing and preservation division preserves, packs, and marks material for shipment. The Fuel Department conducts the receiving, issuing, and inventory operations of fuels. Its responsibilities include local deliveries of fuels to other naval activities within the area. SUPPLY DEPARTMENT Most Aviation Storekeepers fill billets in the supply department, either ashore or on ship. The basic functions and responsibilities of the supply department both ashore or afloat are the same. Basic functions include warehousing, distribution, and control of material required by the activity. The NAVSUP P-485, Afloat Supply Procedures, and NAVSUP Publication 1, volume 2, Supply Ashore, publications describe supply procedures afloat and ashore, respectively. Refer to these publications for additional information on the topics discussed in this chapter. Figure 1-4 illustrates the standard organization for supply departments. Ashore The Navy supply department of an ashore activity is an integral part of the organization. The purpose of a supply department is to provide warehousing, control stock, and distribute material in support of the activity. It also provides administrative functions not provided by the activity. When authorized by NAVSUP, the supply department provides enlisted dining facility services in their area. The following paragraphs describe the responsibilities of each level of the supply department. SUPPLY OFFICER AND ASSISTANT (ASHORE).— The supply officer is responsible for all supply functions of the activity. The assistant supply officer is responsible for maintaining the general efficiency of the work of the department. The assistant supply officer performs the duties of the supply officer during the supply officer’s absence. PLANNING DIVISION.— The Planning division performs planning functions not performed by higher 1-8