How should unserviceable equipment be processed?

• A. Immediately discard without notification.
• B. Return to vendor with no documentation.
• C. Hold in storage until the next inspection.
• D. Reported, marked as unserviceable, and turned in or disposed of per policy, with proper record updates.

Answer: (D)

When equipment is unserviceable, it should be officially recognized and tracked through the proper channels, marked as unserviceable, and turned in or disposed of per policy, with all records updated. This keeps the unit’s property accountability accurate and prevents loss or misuse. The process starts with reporting the item to the property accountability or maintenance chain and updating its status in the asset record. The item is then turned in to the appropriate supply or maintenance activity or disposed of according to the applicable regulations, including any salvage or demotion steps if applicable. Finally, the disposition is reflected in the records—updating stock status, condition codes, and disposal actions—so the inventory remains accurate. Discarding without notification, returning to the vendor without documentation, or holding the item without disposition all undermine accountability and traceability.