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

3.13 Insect.  All arthropods belonging to the class Insecta.

3.14 Insect-free.  No insects, alive, dead, or any evidence of infestation including parts, silks, and frass (wastes) thereof, able to be seen during inspection of the subsistence.

3.15 Medical authority.  DOD personnel whose duties include the authorization to condemn/dispose subsistence determined to be unwholesome or unfit for human consumption. These personnel are also the approval authority for the reconditioning procedures of subsistence.

3.16 Medical hold.  Restrain of contaminated or infested items from distribution, issue or sale, when determined to be unwholesome for human consumption by food inspection personnel. Medical hold items can be released only when the food inspection personnel approve them to be released with documents based on laboratory test results or medical authority's approvals.

3.17 Packaging.  The process whereby the individual items is protected by material such as cellulose casings (sausage items), cellophane (breads), cardboard cartons (eggs), cans (canned goods), and bottles (bottled goods).  It may also be referred to as the primary container.

3.18 Packing. The process whereby one or more packages, intermediate packs, or items not requiring packaging, are held together either for the added convenience during shipment or for greater protection at a reduced cost.

3.19 Pest.  Any insect, rodent, bird, or other animal that may render subsistence partially or wholly unwholesome for human consumption through infestation or contamination.

3.20 Pest management personnel.  Military or civilian personnel trained to manage undesirable pests and certified (licensed) to use or apply pesticide chemicals.

3.21 Pest management program.  A program incorporating continuous monitoring, education, record keeping, and communication to prevent pests and disease vectors from causing illness.  It may also be referred to as an Integrated Pest Management Program.

3.22 Primary container.  The immediate container in which the product is packaged and which serves to protect, preserve, and maintain the condition of the product.

3.23 Recondition.  Elimination of contaminated packaging by cleaning and sanitizing the container, as needed, and repackaging in order to permit the product to be issued.

3.24 Secondary container.  The container in which one or more primary containers are packed.

3.25 Shipping case.  The container in which the primary or secondary containers are placed to protect, preserve and maintain the condition of the product during transit or storage.

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