What is the purpose of the CG-842 report?

The CG-842 report serves the purpose of forwarding reports of survey for approval or disapproval. In the context of Coast Guard property management, this report is essential for handling the accountability and assessment of property that may have been lost, damage, destroyed, or otherwise disposed of. When a unit identifies issues with property, it prepares a report of survey documenting the details and justifications. The CG-842 then allows for the formal submission of these findings to higher authority for review and decision-making. This procedural step ensures there is an official record and helps maintain the integrity of property management practices within the Coast Guard.

While assessing inventory supplies, tracking inventory movement, and training personnel on inventory management are important aspects of property management, such functions are covered by different processes or reports and do not encompass the primary function of the CG-842 report. This specific report focuses on the administrative and accountability aspects related to property surveys rather than the operational or training components.