Which form is used for a Report of Survey?

• A. CG 5269
• B. DD214
• C. SF 1035
• D. DD250

Answer: (A)

A Report of Survey is the formal process used to document and determine accountability for government property that is lost, damaged, or short. It creates a paper trail to assess financial impact and decide whether restitution or corrective action is needed. In the Coast Guard, the form used to initiate and record this process is Coast Guard Form 5269. That form collects key details such as the property description and serial numbers, the circumstances of loss or damage, the estimated and actual values, and the appropriate approvals. Using this form ensures proper property accountability and helps determine if and how any charges or reimbursements should be handled.

Other forms serve different purposes. For example, a discharge document is used when a service member leaves the service, not for property surveys. A Material Inspection and Receiving Report is tied to contract deliveries and acceptance of goods, not to surveying lost or damaged property. SF 1035 and similar forms are used for other administrative functions, not for documenting a Report of Survey.