Report of Survey Officer

Where to BEGIN Briefing

G4 Logistics
ORARNG
Salem, Oregon
Outline
■ Where to begin
■ Selection Process
■ Responsibilities
■ Timeline
■ Extensions
■ Actions After Making Recommendations
■ References
 Where to Begin

■ Familiarize yourself with the report of survey process (on the

G-4 webpage) by,
-1 View “Where to BEGIN Briefing” for first time ROS
-2 Review THE REPORT OF SURVEY OFFICER’S
Quick Reference Guide
-3 Review Top Ten Most ROS Mistakes (G-4 webpage)
-4 Refer to AR 735-5, Ch 13 (hit hyperlink on G4 webpage)
-5 Refer to DA Pam 735-5 (hit hyperlink on G4 webpage)
Selection Process
■ Appointed by the Approving Authority
(Commander in the grade of COLONEL or above)
■ Senior in grade to the individual(s) named in
the report of survey subject to potential
financial liability
■ Commissioned or Warrant officer; NCO in
the grade of SFC or above; civilian employee
GS-7 or above
 Responsibilities
■ Receive a briefing from Bde S-4 or appointing
authority prior to starting this investigation
■ Conduct a fair, impartial and thorough
investigation concerning loss of government
property
■ Make recommendations based on your
investigation to assist the approving official in
making the final decision
■ Decision can be to relieve all concerned or to
assess financial liability
Timeline
Unless the approving authority specifies a
shorter time, a survey officer has

75 CALENDAR DAYS
to
Complete the Investigation

Reference: AR 735-5, Figure 13-1

Extensions
■ Will be requested in writing.
■ Explain why there is a delay.
■ Attached extension request and approval
to the report of survey as an exhibit.
■ Request for extension does not mean the
extension is granted
 Actions After Making
Recommendations
■ If financial liability is not assessed:
– return the completed survey to the S-4.

■ If financial liability is assessed:

– Notify service member.
– If a rebuttal is received, amend report of survey if
necessary.
– forward to the Battalion S-4.
– If a rebuttal is not received in the correct timeframe,
forward survey to the Battalion S-4
References
■ AR 735-5 Policies and Procedures for
Property Accountability
■ DA PAM 735-5 Survey Officer’s Guide
 Report of Survey Officer
Briefing

G4 Logistics
ORARNG
Salem, Oregon
G4 Logistics
ORARNG
Salem, Oregon