What is the purpose of Fleet COSAL Feedback Reports (FCFBR)?

• A. used to call attention to and seek correction of any technical deficiencies found on an APL or AEL.
• B. used to request changes to the ACR.
• C. used to document approved equipment replacements.
• D. used to track maintenance outages.

Answer: (A)

The Fleet COSAL Feedback Reports are the formal mechanism for fleet personnel to call attention to and seek correction of technical deficiencies found in the COSAL data that reside on the Allowance Parts List (APL) or Allowance Equipment List (AEL). When the fleet identifies mismatches or errors—such as incorrect part numbers, wrong nomenclature, missing items, obsolete entries, or inaccurate quantities—the report flags these issues so the COSAL program can update and correct the records. This keeps the ship’s spares, maintenance items, and configuration aligned with reality, reducing wrong-item orders and readiness risks.

This process is not used for requesting changes to the ACR, documenting approved equipment replacements, or tracking maintenance outages, which are handled through other procedures.