What type of report is required when investigating the loss of Air Force property?

The Report of Survey (ROS) is specifically designed for documenting the investigation into the loss of Air Force property. This type of report is essential because it provides a systematic method for assessing the circumstances surrounding the loss, including identifying who was responsible, the value of the lost property, and any other factors that contributed to the incident.

The ROS serves several critical functions: it ensures accountability when property is lost or damaged, allows for accurate record-keeping and inventory management, and may lead to disciplinary action if negligence is found. It is an official record that can be used in determining whether an individual or unit is liable for the loss, thus playing a key role in maintaining integrity within the Air Force's logistical and property management systems.

Other types of reports, such as performance reviews, audit reports, or inventory assessments, do not specifically focus on the investigation of property loss. Performance reviews assess individual or organizational performance, audit reports evaluate financial and compliance matters, and inventory assessments typically involve physical counts or evaluations of existing inventory rather than investigating losses. Hence, the ROS is uniquely suited for this situation.