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Appendix A--Inspection of MRE.
(a) Change 1 to Appendix A, DSCP Handbook 4155.2 Subsistence,
Inspection of MRE Rations, Evaluation of Temperature Stressed MRE's. This
document was written to provide guidance on evaluating MREs that have been stored at
high temperatures for long periods. It is hoped that this document will serve to
standardize ration evaluation within both the US Army Veterinary Service and the
consumers of these rations.
(b) Additional information on operational rations can be found at
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Appendix B--Inspection of UGR H&S and Tray Pack Rations
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Appendix C--Inspection of RCW
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Appendix D--Inspection of Rations, Light Weight (Not Published to Date)
(5) Appendix E--Inspection of Food Packet, Survival, Aircraft, Life Raft (Not
Published to Date)
(6) Appendix F--Inspection of Food Packet, Survival, General Purpose (Not
Published to Date)
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Appendix G--Not Used
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Appendix H--Inspection of Humanitarian Daily Ration
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DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER PHILADELPHIA HANDBOOK 4155.2,
APPENDIX A--INSPECTION OF MEALS, READY-TO-EAT AND APPENDIX
B--INSPECTION OF UNITIZED GROUP RATIONS HEAT & SERVE MODULES
a. Explanation of Inspection Concept. These Appendices incorporate the
concept of condition coding a lot based on the serviceability of the various components
contained within the different menus/modules and their estimated remaining shelf life. It
involves a basic two-step process:
(1)
Determine if any components exceed an action number.
(2) If an action number is exceeded, classify the menus containing the
defective components using the criteria contained in Table N, Condition Code Criteria
Defects from Special Inspection Results (Components That Equal or Exceed An Action
Number).
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