DISTRIBUTION OF THE SURVEY

Upon completion of the survey, the distribution of the DD Form 200 is as follows:

- Original. The original with all attachments is filed in the expenditure invoice file, if not required by higher authority.

- First copy. A copy of the approved survey is submitted to the TYCOM when the survey value exceeds $100.

- Second copy. A copy is filed in the expenditure file with all attachments when the original is required by higher authority.

- Third copy. A copy is forwarded to the disbursing officer for collection when pecuniary liability is assessed.

- Fourth copy. A copy of the survey is attached to the shipping document when the surveyed item is to be turned in ashore for repair or disposal.

- Others. Additional copies are distributed as required locally or as directed by higher authority.

The approved DD Form 200, preliminary and causative research findings and recommendations, and all other documentation related to the surveyed material should be retained for a period of 3 years.