Update 19 SEP 09

Well the inventories continue. They are not going as well as they could, but could be alot worse. We have plenty of time to get the paperwork in to fix the issues before I sign the books. That is the outgoing unit's responsibility. They have motivation to get it done since they can not leave until I sign for everything. The Relief in Place (RIP) has not officially started yet. Still plenty of time to get it in order. I hate inventorying commercial of the shelf equipment. Everything that came with the item is listed on the hand receipt for it right down to the warranty card! That makes the inventories last forever. One of the Navy guys that works with us mentioned that the ARMY is crazy when it comes to inventories. In the navy I guess everything is attached to the ship and that it becomes part of the ship. It is not inventoried separately. He says we make it too hard. I would agree. Must maintain accountability of the equipment that tax payers pay to provide us with. We just take it a bit far. The weather has started to break a bit. We got here at a good time.