Records retention for field units material requests on form CG-4491 will be maintained for how many fiscal years?

• A. 1 fiscal year
• B. 3 fiscal years
• C. 5 fiscal years
• D. 7 fiscal years

Answer: (B)

Three fiscal years. These field unit material requests on CG-4491 are routine procurement records kept long enough to cover processing, delivery, and any post-purchase inquiries or audits, but not so long as to waste storage space. The three-year window aligns with the Coast Guard’s retention schedule for such transactional records, balancing accountability with efficiency. After that period, the records can be disposed of or archived per policy unless an exception requires longer retention for investigations or holds.