Which items disqualify the Supply Department for the Blue "E" Award?

• A. Department fails the 3M inspection
• B. Disbursing fails the Federal Examination Group (FEG) surprise on-site audit
• C. Accountability issue as determined by the Force Supply Officer
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

The Blue "E" Award reflects excellence in material readiness, supply discipline, and proper accountability; any major shortcoming in these areas disqualifies a Supply Department. A failure in the 3M inspection shows the maintenance management system isn’t being properly implemented or followed, which directly undermines readiness and orderly supply support. A Federal Examination Group surprise on-site audit of disbursing reveals weak financial controls and improper handling of funds, a serious breach of discipline that cannot be ignored. An accountability issue identified by the Force Supply Officer points to inadequate control of Navy property and equipment, another fundamental deficiency. Because each of these situations signals a significant weakness, the correct choice recognizes all of the above as disqualifying.