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NEWS | May 24, 2023

Packaging: Managing CPG 3 - SL Type 1

BLUF: Managing Care of Supplies in Storage Priority Group 3 (SL Type 1) items correctly protects them from harm and increases readiness.

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Screen Capture of Video by Greg Wilson
 
Care of Supplies in Storage (COSIS) is an important part of unit readiness. The Packaging, Containerization and Storage Center (PSCC) has organized COSIS items into COSIS Priority Groups (CPGs) to help units ensure inventory that is susceptible to damage or degradation is in serviceable condition when issued to support operational missions.
 
PS Magazine has previously covered CPGs 1 and 2. You can view them at the following links:
   
 CPG 3 covers Shelf-Life Type 1 Non-Expendable items. To learn more about the correct way to care for CPG 3 items, download the PDF HERE.
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