MIL-STD-904 Detection, Identification, And Prevention Of Pest Infestation Of SubsistenceThis standard describes a set of practices that enable DOD personnel to effectively detect and prevent the infestation of contamination of subsistence items from exposure to insects, rodents, birds, or other animals and to reduce the impact of infestation or contamination. These practices can be used to prevent, detect, and evaluate damage to subsistence items. The practices described in this standard delineate inspection procedures, evidence collection techniques and equipment, sampling methods, and disposition procedures.

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MIL-STD 904C

3.23

Recondition........................................................................................

3.24

Secondary Container..........................................................................

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3.25	Shipping case......................................................................................	3
3.26	Surveillance inspection......................................................................	4
3.27	Warranty action..................................................................................	4

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 4

4.1 Acceptance or rejection of contractor-owned subsistence,

except for retail stores........................................................................ 4

4.1.1 Packaging not breached...................................................................... 4

4.1.2 Contamination on packing.................................................................. 4

4.2. Acceptance or rejection of Government-owned subsistence.............. 4

4.2.1 Infestation prior to receipt................................................................... 4

4.2.2 Infestation after receipt....................................................................... 5

4.2.2.1 Health Standards for determining the disposition of infested subsistence.......................................................................................... 5

4.2.2.2 Rodent contamination......................................................................... 5

4.2.2.3 Bird contamination.............................................................................. 5

4.2.2.4 Miscellaneous animal contamination.................................................. 6

5.	DETAILED REQUIREMENTS		6
5.1	Inspection of highly infestable subsistence.........................................		6
5.1.1	Sampling during inspection.................................................................		6
5.1.2	Inspection methods..............................................................................		6
5.1.2.1	Closed-package inspection..................................................................		6
5.1.2.2	Open-package inspection.....................................................................		6
5.1.2.2.1		Open-package methods for units of 10 lbs or less...............................	7
5.1.2.2.2		Open-package method for units greater than 10 lbs.............................	7
5.1.2.3		Evidence collection techniques for open-package inspection..............	7
5.2		Inspections of Government-owned subsistence...................................	7
5.2.1		Any receipt except purchase (Category II)..........................................	7
5.2.2		Prior to Shipment (Category III)..........................................................	8
5.2.3		At issue or sale (Category III)..............................................................	8
5.2.4		During storage (Category III)...............................................................	8
5.3		Inspection of storage areas....................................................................	8
5.3.1		Frequency of inspection........................................................................	8
5.3.2		Detection of insects in storage areas.....................................................	8
5.3.3		Detection of rodents in storage areas....................................................	9
5.3.4		Detection of birds in storage areas........................................................	9
5.3.5		Detection of other animals in storage areas..........................................	9
5.4		Procedures following detection of infestation/contamination of
		Government-owned subsistence...........................................................	9