Description
We are in need of a temp loan capability under the individual menu as temp loans are given to individuals. Temp loans require MCS approval, and as such we need the ability to load an attachment to the Temp Loan once it is complete. The current system functionality only provides an individual issue or unit issue functionality, and there is no temp loan capability in the system.

Recommended
It is recommended that a temporary loan process be developed within the DPAS Warehouse module. The temp loan process should work the same as the individual issue process, but should record a due date that indicates when the loan should be returned. When the due date has expired, we need a report to notify the warehouse manager that the temp loan has expired. Additionally, the system should also send a notification to the individual the loan was given to that his loan has expired and he should return the items or request an extension. A temp loan return must also include the capability to quickly and efficiently handle serialized returns. If a temp loan is done for 300 gas masks (for example), then the loaning official needs to be able to quickly verify all parts and all serial number as we are requesting the unit issue process be able to do.

Mission Critical
Having a temporary loan function is a critical cog in the everyday business in the Fleet Marine Force. There are numerous instances where the Issue facility will do a temporary loan in lieu of other types of loans. Standard operating procedures dictate this but the core functionality must be built within the DPAS WS.

Benefits
Implementing this change will increase the Enterprise's response time to their customer's demand. There is a constant demand for temporary loans and without a temporary loan function then other non system procedures will be adopted and inventory posture could suffer.

Users
This will affect all users involved in individual and unit issues.