Surveillance Inspections

Question 1

assess the suitability of food for continued storage, shipment, and use

Answer 1

purpose for conducting surveillance inspections

Question 2

contains the approximate storage life requirements

Answer 2

AFJMAN 23-210

Question 3

used to conduct surveillance inspections

Answer 3

Joint Surveillance Inspection Manual (JSIM)
Surveillance Inspection of Subsistence

Question 4

contains the sample requirements or sample size determinations and the frequency inspection

Answer 4

JSIM

Question 5

how often is each lot of semi-perishable food inspected

Answer 5

every 180 days

Question 6

used to trigger further inspection of semi-perishable food items

Answer 6

Inspection Test Date (ITD)

Question 7

total clasped time from the data of pack to the date of issue
estimates how long a product can be held

Answer 7

Approximate Storage Life (ASL)

Question 8

used for perishable food and is calculated by adding the ASL to the date of pack

Answer 8

Approximate Keeping Time (AKT)

Question 9

compare previous inspection report and log

Answer 9

Step 1

Question 10

search for products that meet or exceed ITDs/AKTs

Answer 10

Step 2

Question 11

pull samples using the Joint Surveillance Inspection Manual

Answer 11

Step 3

Question 12

make recommendations for disposition

Answer 12

Step 4

Question 13

unwholesome food

Answer 13

recommend condemnation

Question 14

sound food exceeding ITDs or AKTs

Answer 14

extend ITD or AKT

Question 15

if products are in excellent condition and are based on the recommendation in the AFJMAN 23-210

Answer 15

AKTs can be extended up to 180 days

Question 16

if a product displays noticeable deterioration but is still wholesome

Answer 16

AKTs can be extended 90 to 120 days or only 30 days

Question 17

further inspection or lab testing

Answer 17

Step 5

Question 18

PH must complete required documentation for all inspection types

Answer 18

Step 6