Marterial or Materiel?

[Lynn Pretty]

Which is the correct word to use when describing materials related to SPD case carts or OR supplies? When is it appropriate to use Materiels?

[jrc]

materials Tools or apparatus for the performance of a given task: writing materials.

ma·te·ri·el or ma·té·ri·el The equipment, apparatus, and supplies of a military force or other organization.
They both mean the same thing. Use them interchangably. Materiels is not a word. Materiel is already plural.

[sonny1388]

Materiel seems old school to me, like theatre instead of theater. Fancy, but not necessary (and to me, it just looks odd!)