Operational Rations Flashcards
used to inspect all types of rations
DLA Troop Support Handbook 4155.2
Meal, RTE
appendix A
inspection of unitized group rations (UGR)
appendix B
Meal, Cold Weather (MCW)? Food Packet, Long Range Patrol (LRP)
appendix C
inspection of food packet survival, aircraft, life raft
appendix E
food packet, survival, abandon ship
appendix F
food packet, survival, general
appendix G
inspection of the humanitarian daily rotation
appendix H
inspection of unitized group ration
appendix J
inspection of unitized group ration-express
appendix K
inspection of first strike rations
appendix L
a full/complete case A and case B set
inspection module
when a number is reached or has exceeded, there’s need for an additional inspection
this exceeded number may indicated a component has deteriorated beyond acceptable limits
action number
the collection of rations from the same assembly contractor and possesses the established characteristics
contractor’s lot
an administrative procedure where two or more contractor lots (ration) from the same assembly contractor are grouped
grand lots
the total number of units of inspection modules, menus, or components as appropriate in a lot
lot size
a collection of units of a product contained within a lot
sublot
an item in a composite ration
component
an imperfection in a component material, workmanship, quality, or condition which fails to meet established standards
defect
this classification should be used for defects that are likely to cause hazardous or unsafe conditions for individuals using, maintaining, or dependent upon the product
Major A Defect
these defects are not hazardous/unsafe
may restrict the use of the product
Major B Defect
make the product less useful than it should be and not serious
usually do not affect serviceability
minor defect
a component with one or more defects
defective
the fitness of an item for its intended purpose
servicability
three essential factors for serviceability
estimated remaining shelf life
current quality and condition of the item/components
packaging and packing integrity
rations that present a clear potential or actual health hazard if consumed, as determined by local medical authority
unfit for human consumption
rations which can no longer be used as originally intended due to deterioration or other restricting factors
unfit for intended use
an inspection upon delivery
receipt inspection
performed on a routine schedule while the rations are in storage
in-storage (surveillance) inspections
a detailed inspection conducted within the contractual warranty period in accordance with acquisition contract criteria
warranty inspection
inspections performed to detect obvious condition defects and/or damages that have occurred since the last scheduled cyclic inspection
inspection prior to sale or shipment (surveillance) inspection
will be performed when deemed necessary based on routine inspection findings, customer complaints, requests from DLA Troop Support or the Military Services
Special Inspections
cursory or full inspection
step 1
evaluation of storage conditions
step 2
determine if grand lotting is appropriate
step 3
determine lot size
step 4
inspect shipping containers and selection of menu samples
step 5
perform closed packed inspection of menu bag
step 6
perform closed packed inspection of menu bag contents/accessory packets
step 7
perform destructive open package inspection (DOPI)
step 8
record results (use DSCP Form 5117)
step 9
determine if special inspection is required
step 10
determine disposition
step 11
provide results and recommendations to accountable officer/agency
step 12
schedule surveillance inspection
step 13
