Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP) - Tips For Commanders

The Command Supply Discipline Program is a helpfuland a mindset. As the Company Commander, you
program for Company Commanders in the Armyneed to let your XO and Supply Sergeant know that
National Guard. Also known as CSDP, the Commandyour unit Command Supply Discipline Program is a
Supply Discipline helps company commanders maintainpriority. To achieve this, you should participate in
property accountability and comply with Army Supplyinventories and be involved. You shot spot-check the
Regulations. It also enforces fiscal responsibility andresults, every month during drill. Make surprise
Army policies.inspections.
In most units, the Company Executive Officer runsAlso, you should create a Supply SOP. If your unit
the unit CSDP. He or she works with the Supplyhas an effective CSDP, you should consider
Sergeant. Together, they create and update a binder,submitting your company for the Supply of
which has the compiled information. Most CSDPExcellence Award. This is a Department of the Army
binders have unit SOPs, a self-evaluation checklist,Award for units with effective, efficient and excellent
Army Regulations, state policies and initiatives,unit supply procedures and results.
inventory results, appointment orders and muchIn conclusion, CSDP is an important part of unit
more. The secret to success with the Army's CSDPsupply. As the company commander, you must
program is to be actively involved. Don't just create aensure supply and property accountability is a top
binder for the sake of creating a binder.priority.
In essence, CSDP is a way of life. It is an attitude