LESSON 2
BASIC OPERATIONAL RATIONS INSPECTION GUIDANCE
Section I. INSPECTION REFERENCES
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DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER PHILADELPHIA HANDBOOK 4155.2,
SUBSISTENCE INSPECTION OF COMPOSITE OPERATIONAL RATIONS
a. Purpose. This handbook provides uniform guidance to all DoD personnel
responsible for the inspection and technical management of operational rations under
the control of the Armed Forces, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and/or civilian
organizations.
b. Contents. The handbook addresses the following areas:
(1)
References
(2)
Purpose and Scope
(3)
Policies
(4)
Responsibilities
(5)
Definitions
(6)
Inspection Facilities and Equipment
(7)
Serviceability
(8)
Types and Scheduling of Inspections
(9)
Marking and Identification of Inspected Supplies
(10) Laboratory Analysis
(11) Pest Infestation and Laboratory Support
(12) Quality History Records
c. Appendices. Defense Supply Center Philadelphia Handbook 4155.2
contains several appendices that provide detailed inspection procedures for various
rations. The appendices are:
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