Which form is titled 'Request for Purchase' and used to initiate procurements in the Air Force?

• A. AF Form 616, Fund Cite Authorization
• B. AF Form 9, Request for Purchase
• C. DD Form 448, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request
• D. AF Form 406, Miscellaneous Obligation/Reimbursement Document

Answer: (B)

In Air Force procurement, the form used to start the buying process is the Request for Purchase. This document is the official trigger for a purchase, capturing essential details like item description, quantity, estimated cost, delivery requirements, vendor information, and the fund cite. It serves as the starting point the purchasing office uses to evaluate needs, obtain quotes if needed, verify funds, and issue a purchase order or contract.

The other forms serve different roles in the workflow: a fund cite form specifies the funds to be used after a purchase is authorized; a military interdepartmental purchase request is used for interdepartmental or interagency transfers; and a miscellaneous obligation/reimbursement document handles other types of obligations or reimbursements rather than initiating a procurement.

Therefore, the form titled Request for Purchase and used to initiate procurements is AF Form 9, Request for Purchase.