9.20.5. Planning
- Under COLOG arrangements, a participating country is required to purchase an equity in the supply system of the appropriate service within the U.S. DoD through a Stock Level Case, which is adjusted as required, up or down, depending on usage. Canada has purchased an equity in each of the three U.S. Forces supply systems, U.S. Army, Air Force and Navy, on an as and when required basis, and pays for only those items it actually draws out of the systems.
- Since U.S. law prohibits the U.S. DoD from expending its funds on speculative purchases for other than its own Forces, there is a requirement for deposits to be made usually monthly, in advance, by participating foreign nations. The amount of the deposit should correspond to the anticipated delivery value in the succeeding quarter.
- A final accounting is carried out when all items have been delivered or cancelled and all discrepancies have been resolved. This accounting results in a contract amendment requiring either a final payment by Canada or a refund to Canada.