LESSON 2
OVERVIEW OF THE 91R CAREER FIELD
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GENERAL
The Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist, MOS 91R (called 91 Romeo), is an
exciting career field with the opportunity to learn useful skills and to progress within the
Army career structure. The 91 career management field, which includes the 91R, is
administered by the AMEDD. The 91R works with all aspects of food technology and
quality assurance, so the work is quite varied. He also works closely with a lot of people,
both military and civilian. The skills learned on the job are applicable to parallel civilian
jobs. If a Romeo stays in the Army, there is a structure for career progression and many
opportunities for job enrichment.
2-2.
DUTIES
The Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist has two main duties: (1) Food
Inspection and (2) Administration, Supply, and Maintenance (reference AR 611-201).
The duties are performed in a variety of locations--in warehouses, depots, distribution
points, installations, and conveyances. They may be performed on property that belongs
to a civilian food supplier. They are also performed at military locations, such as a
a. Food Inspection. The 91R10 just out of advanced individual training (AIT),
the Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist (Basic) Course, is assigned to work with and
under an experienced inspector. He learns the job by assisting the inspector, who
provides technical guidance. Most inspections are destination inspections, which are
performed when food supplies are officially received. However, a 91R10 could conduct
surveillance inspections of food supplies already owned by the government. For each of
the major areas of food inspection, there is a separate subcourse. The veterinary food
inspection specialist may work with one or more of the following areas of food technology:
(1) Red meats. This refers to beef and pork and to the various ways it is cut
(2)
Poultry. This refers to the marketing of chicken and turkey.
(3)
Waterfoods. This refers to seafood products from either shellfish or fin
fish.
(4)
Shell eggs. Eggs are graded and inspected according to federal
regulations.
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