Who is responsible for reviewing back order lists, evaluating stock supply levels, and inventorying all equipment within their responsibility?

• A. Cost center manager
• B. Resource advisor
• C. Flight commander
• D. Squadron commander

Answer: (A)

Managing resources at the unit level requires ownership of the items assigned to that cost center. The person in charge reviews back order lists to spot shortages that could affect operations, evaluates stock supply levels to keep inventory balanced, and conducts inventories to ensure every piece of equipment within their responsibility is accounted for and recorded accurately. This mix of monitoring, control, and accountability is the responsibility of the cost center manager, who is directly responsible for the resources allocated to their cost center and for keeping records and physical assets in sync.

A resource advisor handles broader resource planning across multiple cost centers, guiding how resources are allocated overall rather than managing the day-to-day inventory of a single cost center. Flight commanders and squadron commanders lead people and missions, with accountability focused on readiness and leadership rather than the detailed asset management of equipment within a specific cost center.