When can duplicate serial numbers be used in the requisition/OPTAR Log?

The use of duplicate serial numbers in the requisition/OPTAR Log is permissible only when the Julian date changes. The Julian date helps in keeping the tracking of inventory and requisitions organized by designating unique identifiers that correlate with specific time periods. When a new Julian date begins, it resets the tracking process, allowing for duplicate serial numbers to be utilized without causing confusion or mismanagement of inventory records.

This practice ensures that all transactions remain distinct from one another, as each date marks a new cycle of documentation. Any requisitions processed on the new date can use the same serial numbers as those in previous periods without overlap, reducing errors in documentation and facilitating easier reconciliations of inventory as well as requisition records.

In contrast, the other choices either propose restrictions that are not aligned with the regulations governing inventory management or suggest practices that could lead to complications in record-keeping. Through understanding the context of the Julian date and its significance in logistics, one can better appreciate how this practice maintains clarity and organization in the requisition process.