Encl. (5) to COMDTINST 4610.6
(4) Copy of the carrier's inspection report signed by the carrier's representative and the
consignee. If the carrier declined inspection of the damage property, copy of the
government inspection performed, signed and dated by a technically qualified person.
(5) Original photographs or color copies of photographs made of the damaged property,
showing the carrier's name, B/L number, date shipped, transportation control number
(if applicable), and NSN to identify the property.
(6) Original and one copy of the itemized actual or estimated repair cost statement, signed
and dated by a technically qualified person. For commercial repair, two copies of the
contractor's paid invoice.
(7) Appropriation to be credited for repair costs.
(8) Copy of carrier's receipt for property released to it for salvage, showing the
preshipment value as the amount of the government's loss. The receipt must be
signed by the carrier or its authorized agent.
(9) Copy of official accident report initiated by law enforcement personnel for loss or
damage due to aircraft, rail, or highway accidents.
(10) If damaged property was sent to a repair facility, copy of the B/L or freight bills for
transportation cost to and from the repair facility.
(11) For concealed damage or clear delivery receipt, signed affidavit(s) by person(s) who
first discovered the damage, showing time, place, circumstances of delivery, and
explanation as to why shortage was not noted at time of delivery. If the property was
moved from the original delivery point, also include signed and dated statement(s) or
affidavit(s) by person(s) who moved the property, showing distance, method of
movement, time, and circumstances of movement.
(12) For Roadway Package Service (RPS) shipments, include RPS's bar code number or a
copy of the shipment pickup/manifest number. The carrier will not honor
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