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4-2.13 Internal Shipping Procedures

Various equipment and supply items across commodities are stocked internally and ordered directly through the MDC, the CPC, the E&PMSC, MES, and elsewhere. Information on shipping the requisitioned equipment and supply items from these organizations and shipping procedures may be found in Publication 247, Supply and Equipment Catalog. Issues addressed include:

  • Shipping options for ordering methods for Express Mail® and Priority Mail® supplies.
  • Incorrect or incomplete shipments.
  • Instructions for shipments of special orders less than, greater than, or equal to 200 pounds.
  • Ship dates of special orders and shipping charges (e.g., included in the price of the items).
  • Automatic shipments and special requests.



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