Which of the following is a duty of the Collateral Equipment Custodian?

• A. Record Keeping
• B. Vehicle Maintenance
• C. Public Relations
• D. Training

Answer: (A)

Record keeping is the key duty because the Collateral Equipment Custodian is responsible for maintaining accurate accountability of all government-owned equipment. This means keeping the property book up to date, recording every issue and return, noting serial numbers, current location, condition, and any maintenance or repairs. These records make audits possible, help prevent loss or misplacement, and ensure every piece of collateral equipment can be tracked throughout its life cycle.

Vehicle maintenance is handled by the maintenance side, not by the custodian responsible for tracking and safeguarding assets. Public relations has no direct connection to managing or accounting for collateral equipment. Training may occur as part of broader duties, but it isn’t the primary function of the custodian’s role in asset control and recordkeeping.