funds for buying repairable items. Figure 1-3 illustrates the  Aviation  Supply  Office  organization.  This  chapter describes the divisions of the ASO organization that you should be familiar with. This information will make your job easier. The Commanding Officer of ASO is responsible for accomplishing the mission of the command. The Executive Officer is the direct representative of the commanding officer in maintaining the general efficiency  of  ASO The Special Assistants provide advisory assistance to the command level of ASO The  Branch  Aviation  Supply  Office  (BRASO) performs  programs  support  and  inventory  management for assigned weapons systems and equipment. These include   consumable   and   repairable   catapult   and arresting gear material. The Operations Directorate ensures the general effectiveness of the divisions under its control. There are three  divisions  under  the  Operations  Directorate  that perform  as  item  managers.  The  following  paragraphs describe these divisions. The  Strike  Fighter  division,  under  the  Operations Directorate,  manages  material  in  support  of  fighter  and attack aircraft in the Navy, The Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW), Electronics and Trainer division serves as item manager for different types of material. It manages items needed to support aircraft  involved  in  ASW,  electronics,  and  training missions. It also provides support for communication and navigation parts. The   Power   Plant,   Helicopter,   and   Support Equipment  (SE)  division  is  responsible  for  managing engines,  SE,  and  helicopter  items  in  the  Navy. As  item  managers,  these  divisions  are  responsible for maintaining stock of particular aeronautical material in  the  Navy.  Some  of  their  functions  include  the following: l Preparing the material requisitions to document the  initial  requirements  as  determined  by  provisioning. l  Reviewing  the  supply  demand  information  to learn the item requirements in the supply system. ASO uses  this  information  in  considering  replenishment  of stock. . Controlling the distribution and redistribution of ASO managed items. l Processing all requisitions and requests for status that require manual processing. .  Controlling  the  repair  and  rework  of  ASO managed  aeronautical  items. Another division under the Operations Directorate is the Customer Operations division. The Customer Advocate  branch  under  the  Customer  Operations division serves as the connecting link between ASO and its  customers.  This  branch  performs  the  following functions: . Maintains data about the specific logistics and operating  environment  of  the  supported  unit. .  Coordinates,  monitors,  and  controls  the development, maintenance, and distribution of AVCAL and  SHORCAL  from  allowance  list. .  Prepares  the  tailored  Aircraft  Equipment Configuration List (AECL) for review by supported unit.  Monitors  accuracy  and  updates  the  AECL  when appropriate. l  Verifies,  updates,  and  maintains  file  data  of supported  unit  allowances. l  Monitors  and  confirms  customer  requirements. .  Assesses  system  capabilities  and  enhancements to improve the support process and overall readiness of intermediate  maintenance  activities. There are three site support sections under the Customer  Advocate  branch  in  ASO  These  sections perform  the  functions  of  the  Customer  Advocate  branch in support of different sites. Site support section 1 performs the functions for assigned afloat units. Section 2 performs the functions for assigned Marine Air Group (MAG) and selected shore stations. Section 3 performs the  functions  for  assigned  shore  stations. The  Requisition  Control  Center  (RCC)  of  the Customer  Operations  division  performs  the  following functions: .  Receives  and  processes  all  requisitions  and requisition-related  documents  received  by  mail  or message. .   Reviews   and   prepares   for   processing   all mechanically  oriented  material  requests. . Edits material requests and related documents for correct format. . Ensures quick delivery of material required to fill customer  requisitions. 1-5