What is perpetual inventory in Army supply?

• A. A yearly physical count
• B. A continuous recount of stock levels to maintain accuracy
• C. A quarterly audit of vendor performance
• D. A random spot check of inventory

Answer: (B)

Perpetual inventory is an ongoing, real-time tracking of stock levels as items are received and issued, so the displayed balance is always current. In Army supply, every receipt increases the on-hand quantity and every issue decreases it, with the system updating immediately to maintain accurate asset visibility. This continuous updating helps planners see exactly what’s available, alerts you to shortages before they happen, and makes accountability straightforward by matching recorded quantities to actual stock. It differs from periodic checks or audits, which only reflect inventory at specific moments and can require large adjustments later. Perpetual inventory, therefore, keeps stock levels accurate on an ongoing basis rather than just at set intervals.