Where are the equipment requests forwarded after being reviewed and validated by the equipment accountability element (EAE)?

The equipment requests that have been reviewed and validated by the equipment accountability element (EAE) are forwarded to the AFMC Supply Chain Management-Responsive (SCM-R) Equipment Activity. This is the correct process because the AFMC SCM-R is specifically responsible for managing and maintaining the supply chain of equipment within the Air Force. After the EAE verifies the request, it ensures that the documentation is complete and accurate before it is sent to this specialized activity, which handles sourcing, acquisition, and delivery of equipment necessary for operational readiness.

This forward process is vital for maintaining an efficient logistics system that supports the Air Force's operational capabilities. The AFMC SCM-R is equipped to analyze and fulfill requests based on availability and need across the Air Force, ensuring that units receive the equipment necessary for their missions while also optimizing inventory management.

The other choices represent different elements within military logistics that may have related functions but do not specifically handle the forwarding of validated equipment requests in the same capacity as the AFMC SCM-R.