What type of material does a Survey (DD Form 200) apply to?

The Survey (DD Form 200) is specifically designed to address situations involving Navy-owned material that has been lost or stolen. This form is essential for documenting the circumstances surrounding the loss and initiating an investigation into the missing property. The process ensures accountability and helps prevent future occurrences by analyzing the circumstances that led to the loss.

Using DD Form 200 strictly pertains to Navy-owned materials—this means that the focus is on items for which the Navy has responsibility and control. It does not apply to materials that are not owned by the Navy, thus ruling out the applicability of the form to all items regardless of ownership. Moreover, it does not solely target new or damaged items, reinforcing the core purpose of the form in documenting loss or theft specifically. Therefore, it is clear that the correct understanding of the Survey (DD Form 200) is encapsulated in its application to any Navy-owned material that is lost or stolen.