The  anticipated  benefit  is  significant  improvement  in both  ship  and  shore  physical  security  programs. Reporting of these incidents by MLSR is independent of   requesting   investigative   assistance   by NAVCRIMINVSERV. Details of the MLSR program are provided in Reporting  of  Missing,  Lost,  Stolen,  or  Recovered (MLSR) Government Property, SECNAVINST 5500.4. Senior   Photographer’s   Mates,   imaging-facility managers,  and  Navy  officers  should  become  thoroughly familiar with this instruction. IMAGING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED UNDER THE MLSR PROGRAM Because of the nature and expense of imaging equipment and some supplies, most materials used in imaging facilities are included in the MLSR program. The following categories are covered specifically and MLSR reports must be made when items in these categories are missing, lost, stolen, or recovered: 1.  Controlled  equipage.  These  items  require special attention and control because they are valuable and can easily be converted for personal use. Cameras and lenses are prime examples of controlled equipage. 2. Plant account property, both major and minor. 3. Items that have been stolen or suspected of being  stolen  with  a  replacement  cost  greater  than  0. An MLSR report should be prepared on DD Form 200,  Financial  Liability  Investigation  of  Property  Loss, for equipment that is missing from your command (fig. 5-18). Materials and equipment that are suspected of being lost, stolen, or damaged beyond economical repair in shipment should be reported on SF-364, Report  of  Discrepancy,  and  SF-361,  Transportation Discrepancy Report, respectively. Complete details for preparing these reports are provided in SECNAVINST 5500.4. SURVEYS A  survey  is  the  procedure  required  for  Navy property (except incoming shipments) that is lost, damaged, or destroyed. The purpose of a survey is to determine responsibility and to determine the actual monetary  loss  to  the  government.  The  facts surrounding  the  loss  or  damage  must  he  researched thoroughly. This research should not be limited to simply  verifying  statements  of  the  parties  involved. The research must be broad enough to ensure that the interests of the Navy, as well as the rights of individuals, and Navy activity(ies) concerned are protected. A review is required to prove or refute statements of the persons involved and to place responsibility. If you are ever involved in a survey report or investigation,  refer  to  Afloat  Supply  Procedures, NAVSUP   Publication   485,   and   Supply  Ashore, NAVSUP  Publication  1,  Volume  II,  for  specific information regarding your rights and responsibilities. SURVEY PROCEDURES The Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss, DD Form 200, should be used to document the report of survey and to certify the survey process when government property is lost, damaged, or destroyed. DD   Form  200  also  serves  to  adjust  the  physical inventory on hand with the accountable record. DD Form 200 should be initiated by the officer responsible (accountable) for the property in question. This officer is required to perform an inquiry and to complete blocks 1 through 11 of DD Form 200. As a minimum, the inquiry should identify the following: Who was involved? What happened? Where did it happen? When did it happen? How did it happen? Is   there   evidence   of   negligence,   willful misconduct,  and  deliberate  unauthorized  use  or disposition of the property? Once the responsible (accountable) officer has completed the inquiry, DD Form 200 must be sent to the appointing  authority  for  review.  The  review  by  the appointing authority will include, as a minimum, the following  actions: Review and evaluate the existing property protection procedures. A determination as to whether the procedures prescribed comply with regulations. A determination as to whether negligence or abuse  is  evident. 5-27