DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

UNITED STATES ARMY PUBLIC HEALTH COMMAND

ARMY INSTITUTE PUBLIC HEALTH VETERINARY SERVICES

OPERATIONAL RATIONS INSPECTION PROCEDURE (OPRATS IP24)

1 March 2013

Unitized Group Ration- E Inspection

1.0 PURPOSE: To establish standardized procedures for Unitized Group Ration - E (UGR - E) 

inspections.

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 - E.

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

DLA Troop Support Handbook 4155.22 and DLA Troop Support Handbook 4155.2 Appendix K.

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

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

3.0 DEFINITIONS:

3.1 Module. The unit of issue for UGR -E menus. A module consists of 1 box. Within the box are a 

heating module, polymeric trays, beverages, food components, serving utensils, disposable meal trays, and 

other components.

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

modules.

3.3 One complete UGR-E module is designed to provide 18 complete meals. 3.4 

There are 8 lunch/dinners and 4 breakfast menus.

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

3.6 Each meal provides an average of 1300 kilocalories (12% protein, 38% fat, and 50% 

carbohydrates)

4.0 REFERENCES:

4.1 DLA Troop Support Handbook 4155.2, Inspection of Composite Rations

4.2 DLA Troop Support Handbook 4155.2, Appendix K, Inspection of UGR - E
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4.3 MEDCOM Regulation 40-28

4.4 MEDCOM Pamphlet 40-13

4.5 Natick Pam 30-25, 8th Edition

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

5.0 PROCEDURES:

5.1 Types and Frequency of Inspections.

5.1.1 Receipt Inspection – IAW DLA Troop Support Handbook 4155.2, Paragraph VIII 

A and DLA Troop Support Handbook 4155.2 Appendix K, Paragraph I.E.1.

5.1.2 In-storage Inspection – IAW DLA Troop Support Handbook 4155.2, Paragraph 

VIII B And DLA Troop Support Handbook 4155.2Appendix K, Paragraph I.E.2.

5.1.3 Warranty Inspection – IAW DLA Troop Support Handbook 4155.2, Paragraph 

VIII C.

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

Support Handbook 4155.2, Paragraph VIII D.

5.1.5 Special Inspection – IAW DLA Troop Support Handbook 4155.2, 

Paragraph VIII E

5.2 Formation of Lots. IAW DLA Troop Support Handbook 4155.2, 

Appendix K

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 DLA Troop Support 

Handbook 4155.2, Appendix K, Paragraph III, Special Inspection Guidance.

5.3 Sampling Plan. IAW DLA Troop Support Handbook 4155.2, Appendix K. 

5.3.1 Normal Inspection.

5.3.1.1 Table A – The sample unit for “modules and module contents” is one 

complete module by menu.

5.3.2 Special Inspection. Determine lot size IAW DLA Troop Support 

Handbook 4155.2, Appendix K, Paragraph III, Special Inspection Guidance and Table B.
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5.4 Performing the Inspection. Perform IAW DLA Troop Support Handbook 4155.2, 

Appendix K.

5.5 Nonconformance Reporting – Perform IAW DLA Troop Support Handbook 4155.2, and 

DLA Troop Support Handbook 4155.2, Appendix K.

5.6 General Examination for Transportation Damage/Obvious Defects. See DLA Troop 

Support Handbook 4155.2, Appendix K, Paragraph I.E.1.

6.0 RECORDS, REPORTS AND FORMS: 

6.1 With the exception of “turn-ins,” the AVI will post all UGR-E surveillance inspection 

reports (both with and without deficiencies) in the USAPHC UGR-H&S/UGRB/UGR-E 

Inspection database.

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

is discussed on USAPHC 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-E 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, USAPHC, 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.