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Shelf-Life Management Manual
DoD 4140.27-M / DLA J-373 / May 5, 2003  

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FOREWORD

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Table of Contents

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Reports Required

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Acronyms & Abbreviations

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References

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Definitions

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Chapter 1 - General

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Chapter 2 - Acquisition & Procurement

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Chapter 3 - Materiel Management

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Chapter 4 - Receiving, Storage, Surveillance and Extensions

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Chapter 5 - Requisitioning, Issues and Shipment

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Chapter 6 - Materiel Disposition

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Appendix A - Shelf-Life Control Checklist

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Appendix B - 1549, Part I - Consumables

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Appendix B - 1549, Part I - Non-Consumables

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Appendix B - 1549, Part I - Report Instructions

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Appendix B - 1549, Part II - Sections A & B

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Appendix B - 1549, Part II - Sections C & D

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Appendix B - 1549, Part II - Report Instructions

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Appendix B - 1902, New Items / Existing Items

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Appendix B - 1902, Report Instructions

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Appendix C - Chapter for the DoD Shelf-Life Board

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Appendix D - Chapter for the Shelf-Life Subcommittees

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Appendix E - Shelf-Life Codes

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Appendix F - Table for the Application of Supply Condition Codes to Shelf-Life Items

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Appendix G - Advice Codes

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Appendix H - DoD Form 1222 - Request for & Results of Tests

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Appendix H - DoD Form 1225 - Storage Quality Control Report

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Appendix H - DoD Form 2477 - Shelf-Life Extension Notice

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Appendix I - Commodity-Specific Technical Publication

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Appendix J - Shelf-Life Management Web Sites & Links
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Appendix K - GSA Federal Supply Service (FSS) Shelf-Life Program
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Appendix L - Index

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