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

5.4.1 Medical hold of infested/contaminated items. Infested/contaminated items shall be put on medical hold, segregated and covered with plastics, until notified by the food inspection personnel. Food inspection personnel should provide warehouse management personnel/contractors documentation (DD Form 1232 and DA Form 7538) for guidance of condemnation/release of the medical hold item based on the identification of pests by an entomologist.

5.4.2. Identification and reporting of infestation. To enable DOD to accurately assess and manage stored subsistence losses, all insect infestations shall be identified and reported. The submission of specimens to an entomologist for identification should be accompanied by a DD Form 1222 (see figure 1 for an example of a completed DD Form 1222). Copies of DD Form 1222, Request For and Results of Tests, can be obtained from the point of contact identified on the following web site: https://web1.whs.osd.mil/icdhome/fman.htm or downloaded from the following web

site: https://web1.whs.osd.mil/icdhome/FORMSPUBS.HTM/. Instructions on how to complete a

DD Form 1222 can be found in DSCPM4155.6, subsection 207.1.

5.4.3 Eradication Procedures. Eradication procedures include freezing and fumigation of subsistence as outlined in 5.4.3.1 and 5.4.3.2.

5.4.3.1 Fumigation. Infested subsistence that is not immediately destroyed, frozen, or removed shall be promptly fumigated by pest management personnel in accordance with AFPMB TG No.

11. Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) rations and other operational rations packaged in foil or laminated pouches should not be fumigated without guidance of the medical authority in accordance with AFPMB TG No. 38. If the insect levels exceed those required in paragraph

4.2.2.1 or if the appropriate authority elects not to recoup the infested subsistence, immediate disposition shall be made to prevent further infestation. Fumigation of subsistence onboard ships is not authorized.

5.4.3.2 Freezing. Freezing infested subsistence at 0o F for a minimum of two weeks, which kills the insects and their eggs, is an acceptable alternative to fumigation. If the insect levels exceed those required in paragraph 4.2.2.1 or if the appropriate authority elects not to recoup the infested subsistence, immediate disposition shall be made to prevent further infestation.

5.4.3.3 Procedures after fumigation. Once the fumigated subsistence is aerated and the area is declared safe by pest management personnel, the effectiveness of the fumigation and the fitness

of the subsistence for consumption shall be determined so that a disposition recommendation can be made. A statistically sound estimate of the degree of infestation shall be made based on the following criteria: