DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES ARMY VETERINARY COMMAND

OPERATIONAL RATIONS INSPECTION PROCEDURE (OPRATS IP19)

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Unitized Group Ration- Heat & Serve Inspection

1.0 PURPOSE: To establish standardized inspection procedures for Unitized Group Ration -

Heat and Serve (UGR - H&S).

2.0 SCOPE:

2.1 This inspection procedure applies to all Army Veterinary Inspectors (AVI) assigned

to post, camp, or stations with responsibility for performing receipt, in-storage, warranty, prior to

issue, and special inspections of UGR - H&S.

2.2 This document discusses situations, procedures, and inspection guidance not covered

in DSCP Handbook 4155.2 and DSCPH 4155.2 Appendix B.

2.3 The procedure for using the UGR - H&S/UGR-B/UGR-E Inspection Database is

discussed in VETCOM OPRATS IP20 – UGR - H&S/UGR-B/UGR-E Inspection Database.

3.0 DEFINITIONS:

3.1 Module. The unit of issue for UGR H&S menus. A module consists of 3 boxes (boxes 1,

2, and 3).

3.2 Component. A component is an individual item in each case of the semi-perishable

and/or perishable modules.

3.3 One complete UGR-H&S module is designed to feed 50 complete meals.

3.4 There are 14 lunch/dinners and 3 breakfast menus.

3.5 Expected shelf-life of 18 months at 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

3.6 Each meal provides an average of 1450 kilocalories (10% protein, 35% fat, and 55%

carbohydrates)

4.0 REFERENCES:

4.1 DSCP Handbook 4155.2, Inspection of Composite Rations

4.2 DSCPH 4155.2, Appendix B, Inspection of UGR - H&S

4.3 MEDCOM Regulation 40-28
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4.4 MEDCOM Pamphlet 40-13

4.5 Natick Pamphlet 30-25, 8th Edition

4.6 VETCOM Handbook 40-3, Installation Support Plan (ISP) Program

5.0 PROCEDURES:

5.1 Types and Frequency of Inspections.

5.1.1 Receipt Inspection – IAW DSCP Handbook 4155.2, Paragraph VIII A and

DSCPH 4155.2 Appendix B, Paragraph I.E.1.

5.1.2 In-storage Inspection – IAW DSCP Handbook 4155.2, Paragraph VIII B

And DSCPH 4155.2 Appendix B, Paragraph I.E.2.

5.1.3 Warranty Inspection – IAW DSCP Handbook 4155.2, Paragraph VIII C.

5.1.4 Prior to Sale or Shipment (Surveillance) Inspection – IAW DSCP

Handbook 4155.2, Paragraph VIII D.

5.1.5 Special Inspection – IAW DSCPH 4155.2, Paragraph VIII E.

5.2 Formation of Lots. IAW DSCPH 4155.2, Appendix B

5.2.1 Normal Inspection.

5.2.1.1 Table A (for use with Table E-L) – Lot size for “modules and

module contents” is the total number of modules by menu.

5.2.2 Special Inspection. Determine lot size IAW DSCPH 4155.2,

Appendix B, Paragraph III, Special Inspection Guidance and Table B.

5.3 Sampling Plan. IAW DSCPH 4155.2, Appendix B

5.3.1 Normal Inspection.

5.3.1.1 Table A (for use with Table E-L) – The sample unit for “modules

and module contents” is one complete module by menu.

5.3.2 Special Inspection. Determine lot size IAW DSCPH 4155.2,

Appendix B, Paragraph III, Special Inspection Guidance and Table B.

5.4 Performing the Inspection. Perform IAW DSCPH 4155.2, Appendix B.
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5.5 Nonconformance Reporting – Perform IAW DSCP Handbook 4155.2, and DSCPH

4155.2, Appendix B.

5.6 General Examination for Transportation Damage/Obvious Defects. See DSCPH

4155.2, Appendix B, Paragraph I.E.1.

6.0 RECORDS, REPORTS AND FORMS:

6.1 With the exception of “turn-ins,” the AVI will post all UGR-H&S surveillance

inspection reports (both with and without deficiencies) in the VETCOM UGR-H&S/UGRB/UGR-E Inspection database.

6.2 The procedure for using the VETCOM UGR-H&S/UGR-B/UGR-E Inspection

database is discussed on VETCOM OPRATS IP20 - UGR-H&S/UGR-B/UGR-E Inspection

database.

6.3 The AVI will prepare and complete a DSCP Form 5117 for UGR-H&S turn-in

inspections. The AVI can use the UGR-H&S/UGR-B/UGR-E inspection database to generate a

database version of this form. Print the report but do not save the report in the database. If the

turn-in report is accidentally saved in the database, email the Chief, Operational Rations Section,

VETCOM HQ, with a link to the report for deletion.

6.4 A CVR will be completed for each ration inspection to establish a record in the ISP

application and capture the manpower required.