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  Select...SubsistenceField Feeding & Food Service EquipmentFood Safety- ALFOODACT- Food QualityFood Services- AbilityOne- Beverages- Contract Search- Milk EPA- MPA-NAPA- Regional ContactsOperational Rations- Commercial Item Descriptions (CIDs)- First Strike Ration (FSR)- Health & Comfort Pack (HCP)- Kosher & Halal- Meal, Cold Weather (MCW)- Meals Ready-To-Eat (MRE)- MRE, Pork-Free- Military Details (MIL-DTL)- Modular Operational Rations Enhancement (MORE)- Passover- PCR & ACR Listings- Performance Readiness Bar (PRB)- Survival, Abandon Ship- Tailored Operational Training Meal (TOTM)- UGR-A- UGR-Express- UGR-Heat and Serve- UGR-M- Ultra High Temperature Milk (UHT)- WaterProduceQA Publications- 4155.2 Appendix A- 4155.2 Appendix B- 4155.2 Appendix C- 4155.2 Appendix E- 4155.2 Appendix F- 4155.2 Appendix G- 4155.2 Appendix H- 4155.2 Appendix J- 4155.2 Appendix L- 4155.2 Appendix NWorking with Subsistence- New Item IntroductionValue ManagementAbout UsContact Us
 SubsistenceField Feeding & Food Service EquipmentFood SafetyALFOODACTFood QualityFood ServicesAbilityOneBeveragesContract SearchMilk EPAMPA-NAPARegional ContactsOperational RationsCommercial Item Descriptions (CIDs)First Strike Ration (FSR)Health & Comfort Pack (HCP)Kosher & HalalMeal, Cold Weather (MCW)Meals Ready-To-Eat (MRE)MRE, Pork-FreeMilitary Details (MIL-DTL)Modular Operational Rations Enhancement (MORE)PassoverPCR & ACR ListingsPerformance Readiness Bar (PRB)Survival, Abandon ShipTailored Operational Training Meal (TOTM)UGR-AUGR-ExpressUGR-Heat and ServeUGR-MUltra High Temperature Milk (UHT)WaterProduceQA Publications4155.2 Appendix A4155.2 Appendix B4155.2 Appendix C4155.2 Appendix E4155.2 Appendix F4155.2 Appendix G4155.2 Appendix H4155.2 Appendix J4155.2 Appendix L4155.2 Appendix NWorking with SubsistenceNew Item IntroductionValue ManagementAbout UsContact Us
 Quality Assurance Publications
 The table below contains Quality Assurance Regulations, Manuals, Handbooks, Directives, & Instructions applicable to Subsistence. For questions regarding inspection of Operational Rations (short shelf-life, expired, disposal, etc), please e-mail: Army Public Health Center Food Protection Program Operational Rations Number
   Title
   DateMil Std 904
   Detection, Identification, and Prevention of Pest Infestation of Subsistence
   See Assist4155.2 Handbook
   Inspection of Composite Operational Rations
   Nov 2010Appendix A
   Inspection of Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) Rations
   Dec 2023Appendix B
   Inspection of Unitized Group Ration (UGR) Heat and Serve (H & S) modules
   Nov 2010Appendix C
   Inspection of Meal, Cold Weather/Food Packet, Long Range Patrol (MCW/LRP)
   Nov 2010Appendix E
   Inspection of Food Packet, Survival Aircraft, Liferaft
   Nov 2010Appendix F
   Inspection of Food Packet, Survival, Abandon Ship
   Nov 2010Appendix G
   Inspection of Food Packet, Survival, General Purpose - Improved
   Nov 2010Appendix H
   Inspection of Survivor Daily Rations (SDRs) and Survival Daily Rations- Vegetarian (SDR-Vs)
   Dec 2023Appendix J
   Inspection of Unitized Group Ration (UGR) B
   Nov 2010Appendix L
   Inspection of First Strike Rations (FSR)
   Dec 2010Appendix N
   Food Packet, Modular Operational Ration Enhancement (MORE)
   Nov 20164155.6 M
   DLA Troop Support Forward
   Aug 20114155.6 M
   Index Tables of Contents (Numerical)
   Aug 20114155.6 M
   Index of Topics
   Oct 2011UHT Milk
   Inspection & Shelf-Life Guidance
   Nov 2022UGR-A
   Unitized Group Rations (UGR) A, Inspection Documents
   Destination Inspection Procedures (IP15) (Mar 2011)
    Surveillance (IP16) (Mar 2011)
    Table of Defects
 Subsection of DLA Troop Support Manual 4155.6 Number
   Title
   Date101.1
   DLA Troop Support Subsistence Manual Inspection Manual
   Aug 2011101.2
   Key Personnel Roster
   Sep 2011102.1
   Value Engineering
   Jun 2007201.1DLA Troop Support Form 3587
   Plan for the Inspection Job
   Aug 2011202.1
   Formation of Lots
   Aug 2011203.1
   Application of Sampling Plans based on an average requirement
   Aug 2011203.2Enclosure 2
   Comparability Procedures for Attributes Reinspection of Unworked Lots
   Aug 2011206.1
   Production Testing Contracts
   Aug 2011207.1Enclosure 1Enclosure 2, 3, 4Enclosure 5
   Testing General Information (Enclosures 1-5)
   Oct 2011207.3
   Contractor Testing
   Sep 2011207.4
   Certificate of Conformance
   Sep 2011207.8
   Packaging, Packing, Labeling Unitization and Marking (PPLU & M)
   Sep 2011207.10
   Selecting Receipt and Testing of Samples for Evidence
   Sep 2011209.1
   Nonconformances Reporting
   Sep 2011212.5
   Suspected Fraud and Criminal Conduct
   Sep 2011212.6
   Suspected Violations of FDA, USDA & USDC Regulations and Reporting Rejections to FDA, USDA, and USDC
   Sep 2011213.1
   Reports DD Form 1714, Product Verification Record
   Sep 2011213.2
   DD Form 1237, Report of Inspection of Shell Eggs
   Sep 2011213.5DD250DD250-1DD250C
   DD Forms 250 & 250c, Material Inspection & Receiving Reports (MIRRs)

   Instructions: Instructions for completing DD Form 250. February 2002.
   Sep 2011216.2
   Quality History Records, DPSC Form 4275, Report of Sampling Inspection (Attributes)
   Oct 2005218.1
   Destination Inspection
   Jul 1986218.2
   Entomological Laboratory Identification Services
   Nov 2011218.7Enclosure 1Enclosure 2
   Destination Verification Inspection of Standard/Variable Net Weight Items
   Oct 2011218.8Enclosure 1
   Destination Inspection of Shell Eggs (Enclosure 1)
   Oct 2011225.1
   Contractor Inspection General Information
   Oct 2011225.2
   Contractor's Inspection Quality System Evaluation
   Jan 2015225.3
   Inspection Procedures for Ration Assembly Operations
   Jun 1988225.6
   Evaluation of Contractor's Calibration System
   Jun 1986231.1
   Inspection Costs Reporting Additional Inspecion Costs
   Jan 1987235.1
   Inspection of Carrier's Equipment at Supply Points and Receiving Installation
   Jul 1990
 DLA Troop Support Manuals & Regulations Number
   Title
   Date4155.7 M
   Perishable Subsistence in Storage Quality Control and Inspection
   Jul 19964155.15 M
   Subsistence Causes and Prevention of Damage to Canned Foods
   July 20104155.18 M
   Subsistence Sampling Plans
   Jun 19844155.20 M
   Determining Temperature of Chilled and Frozen Products
   Jun 20114155.21 R
   Export Certification for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
   Dec 19884155.26 R
   Audit of Subsistence and Nonprescription Drug Recalls
   Feb 20124155.27 M
   Subsistence Sanitary Inspection of Establishments and Preaward Plant Survey
   Jul 19864155.29 M
   Subsistence Inspection Assignment
   Feb 19874155.37 M
   Subsistence Value Engineering Program
   Feb 19964155.41 M
   Nonconforming Subsistence Supplies
   Dec 1983
 DLA Troop Support Instructions Number
   Title
   Date4145.31
   Integrated Stored Products Pest Management
   Oct. 2017
 DLA Directives & Instructions Number
   Title
   Date3221 I
   Veterinary Medical Oversight and Inspections of Subsistence Supplies and Services
   Nov 20184155.2 D
   Quality Assurance Program for DLA ICPs
   Oct 19974155.2 I
   Quality Assurance Program Instructions for DLA ICPs
   Feb 19994155.7 D
   Quality Assurance Technical Development Program for DLA ICPs
   Aug 19964155.7 I
   DLA ICP Quality Assurance Technical Development Program Course Catalog
   Aug 1996
 DLA Publications Number
   Title
   Date4145.12
   Joint Service Manual For Storage and Materials Handling (Subsistence Portion Only)
   Apr 19944145.12SL
   Revised Shelf-Life Table
   Feb 2002
 DLA Regulations Number
   Title
   Date4155.26
   Audit of Subsistence and Nonprescription Drug Recalls
   Feb 2012
 DoD Directives Number
   Title
   Date6400.4
   DoD Directive Publication - "DoD Veterinary Public and Animal Health Services"
   DTIC
 DoD Publications Number
   Title
   DateMIL-STD-3006
   Sanitation Requirements for Food Establishments
   ASSISTMIL-HDBK-3006
   Guidelines for Auditing Food Establishments
   ASSIST4140.27
   Shelf-Life Item Management Manual
   DTIC
 MEDCOM Regulations Number
   Title
   Date40-28
   US Army Veterinary Command Policies & Procedures
   Feb 200640-13
   US Army Veterinary Command Guidelines & Procedures
   Feb 2006
 Operational Rations Inspection Procedures IP Number
   Inspection Procedure
   Revision Number
   DateTable of Contents
   
   01-MAR-131
   Preparation of Inspection Procedures
   
   01-MAR-132
   Quality Assurance Terms, Definitions, and References
   
   01-MAR-133
   Intentionally Left Blank4
   Meals, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) Procurement/Origin/In-Plant Verification Inspection
   
   01-MAR-135
   Meals, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) Inspection
   
   01-MAR-136
   MRE Inspection Database
   
   01-MAR-137
   Tailored Operational Training Meal (TOTM) Inspection
   
   01-MAR-138
   Kosher/Halal Meals (Religious Meals) Inspection
   
   01-MAR-139
   Meal Alternative Regionally Customized (MARC) Inspection
   
   01-MAR-1310
   Kosher for Passover Meal (Religious Meals) Inspection
   
   01-MAR-1311
   First Strike Ration (FSR) Procurement/Origin/In-Plant Verification Inspection
   
   01-MAR-1312
   First Strike Ration (FSR) Inspection
   
   01-MAR-1313
   Intentionally Left Blank14
   UGR-A Procurement/Origin/In-Plant Verification Inspection
   7
   03-MAR-1115
   UGR-A Receipt/Destination Inspection
   
   01-MAR-1316
   UGR-A Surveillance Inspection
   12
   03-MAR-1117
   UGR-A Inspection Database
   5
   03-MAR-1118
   Depot Assembly Operations
   3
   03-MAR-1119
   UGR H&S Inspection
   5
   03-MAR-1120
   UGR H&S/UGR-B/UGR-E Inspection Database
   
   01-MAR-1321
   Arctic Supplement to the UGR Inspection
   
   01-MAR-1322
   UGR-B Inspection
   
   01-MAR-1323
   Intentionally Left Blank24
   UGR-E Inspection
   
   01-MAR-1325
   Survival Food Packet - General Purpose, Improved Procurement Verification Inspection
   
   01-MAR-1326
   Survival Food Packet - General Purpose, Improved Inspection
   
   01-MAR-1327
   Survival Food Packet - Abandon Ship Procurement Verification Inspection
   
   01-MAR-1328
   Survival Food Packet - Abandon Ship Inspection
   
   01-MAR-1329
   Survival Food Packet - Aircraft/Life Raft Procurement Verification Inspection
   3
   03-MAR-1130
   Survival Food Packet - Aircraft/LifeRaft Inspection
   4
   03-MAR-1131
   Health and Comfort Pack Procurement Inspection
   4
   03-MAR-1132
   Health and Comfort Pack Inspection
   3
   03-MAR-1133
   Intentionally Left BlankTable of Defects for UGR-A Origin and Receipt Inspection
 USDA Documents Title
   DateOperational Rations Inspection Manual
   USDAUSDA Contract Responsibilities Synopsis
   Jan 2021
 Quality Assurance Forms Number
   Title
   DateSF 364
   Report of Discrepancy

   *NOTE: The link to the left leads to the DLA WebSDR application for filing discrepancy reports. Users require a Common Access Card to enter and will be prompted to register with WebSDR if not already registered as a user.
   Feb 2005DA Form 7538
   Subsistence Serviceability Certificate
   Feb 2005DA Form 7539
   Request For Veterinary Laboratory Testing & Food Sample Record
   Feb 2005MEDCOM Form
   Quality Assurance Representative's Correspondence
   Mar 2010DD Form 250
   Material Inspection And Receiving Report
   Aug 2000DD Form 3587
   Plan For The Inspection Job
   Jan 2002DLA Troop Support Form 5117
   Report of Inspection on Operational Rations
   May 2019DD Form 1237
   SHELL EGG INSPECTION
   Apr 1985DLA Troop Support Form 2651
   Subsistence Government Furnished Property Correspondence
   Sep 2008
 VETCOM Policy Memorandums Number
   Title
   DateMCVS-FA
   Listing of Pasteurized Fruit Juice Facilities in the United States
   Jan 2003DALO-SPT
   Rescind Memorandum, Over-Aged Operational Ration Extension Policy for Army Owned Rations
   Aug 2018DHA VS
   Rescission of DODVSA Policy B-009, 13 March 2013, US Army Veterinary Services Implementation Instructions for Department of the Army Operational Rations (OPRATS) Shelf Life Extension Policy
   Oct 2018
 Visual Aids Number
   Title
   Date125 A
   Visual Aids for the Inspection of Metal Containers
   Jan 1996
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