(6) These inspections also protect the financial interests of the government
and non-appropriated funds activities nonappropriated funds (NAF) facilities (that is,
clubs, bowling alleys and snack bars) by determining if the quality factors comply with
procurement requirements. Furthermore, the inspections also ensure the product is
produced in a sanitary environment.
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CATEGORY II--RECEIPT INSPECTIONS
a. On Delivery at Purchase Inspections. These inspections are performed
when the food items are delivered to the Armed Forces (that is, commissaries and NAF
facilities and inspected to ensure they comply with the following requirements:
(1)
Approved sources.
(2)
Sanitation.
(3)
Wholesomeness.
(4)
Condition.
(5)
Quality factors.
b. Receipt Inspections. The receipt or "destination inspection" is the last
inspection before ownership of the food products is transferred to the government. The
final recommendation to the receiving officer to accept or reject the food item will be
based on this inspection.
c. Rejections. Only the medical authority can reject unwholesome foods and
sign certificate of unfitness. When a Veterinary Corps Officer (VCO) or a Warrant
Officer/Chief Warrant Officer (WO/CWO) is not available to sign, a senior
noncommissioned officer (NCO) can sign. Rejected food in any category of inspection for
unwholesomeness, or in violation of federal/state regulations, will be reported through the
chain of command and eventually to the Government Agency with jurisdiction over that
product.
d. Any Receipt Except Purchase Inspections. These inspections are
performed on any product received from other government and Department of Defense
(DOD) agencies to include commercial contractors where the product has already been
inspected. (Key point the product is already "government owned"). These inspections
are performed to:
(1)
Detect any transit damage
(2)
Make recommendations on keeping qualities and warehousing
requirements
(3)
Detect faulty handling and transportation to prevent future loss
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