(3) Ancillary. Any component in the operational ration that contributes little
or no nutrients to the meal and if unserviceable, will not cause the meal to be
nutritionally deficient for any intended use.
d. Composite Ration. An operational ration composed of several different
components that undergo different rates of deterioration over time and temperature
variations.
e. Condition Coding. Traditionally, condition codes have been based primarily
on estimates of remaining shelf life. Serviceability will be determined based on the
usability status of all menus or the complete module. However, to aid Accountable
Officers in choosing the best disposition option, inspectors will provide them the best
possible estimate of remaining shelf life. A list of applicable condition codes and their
descriptions are as follows:
(1) Condition Code A (issue able without qualification). Refer to Table N,
Condition Code Criteria Defects From Special Inspection Results (Components That
Equal or Exceed An Action Number).
(2) Condition Code B (issue able with qualification). Refer to Table N,
Condition Code Criteria Defects From Special Inspection Results (Components That
Equal or Exceed An Action Number). Accountable Officers are required to determine
what qualifications will be specified in order to issue Condition Code B stock (for
example, issue with instructions to consume within 60 days; issue with instructions not
to consume dehydrated fruit component and supplement with fresh fruit, and so forth).
(3) Condition Code C (issuable with qualification). Refer to Table N,
Condition Code Criteria Defects From Special Inspection Results (Components That
Equal or Exceed An Action Number). Accountable Officers are required to determine
what qualifications will be specified in order to issue Condition Code C stock (e.g., issue
with instructions to consume within 30 days; and so forth).
(4) Condition Code H (unserviceable--destroy in accordance with local
policy). Refer to Table N, Condition Code Criteria Defects From Special Inspection
Results (Components That Equal or Exceed An Action Number). This classification will
be used only when the entire lot has been deemed unserviceable.
(5) Condition Code J (laboratory testing, medical hold, rework, or
reclassification hold). Any item that is on hold pending laboratory analysis, rework, or
awaiting authority for disposal.
(6) Condition Code L (warranty action hold). Any item placed on hold
pending warranty action.
f. Direct Vendor Deliver. A direct delivery of rations (DVD) from the ration
assembler/contractor to the military installation.
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