AS6174A Counterfeit Materiel; Assuring Acquisition of Authentic and Conforming Materiel

maximize availability of authentic materiel,

procure materiel from reliable sources,

assure authenticity and conformance of procured materiel, including methods such as certification, traceability, testing and inspection appropriate to the commodity/item in question,

control materiel identified as fraudulent/counterfeit,

and report suspect or confirmed fraudulent/counterfeit materiel to other potential users and Authority Having Jurisdiction.