Food Program

Operating Procedures for the Army Food Program

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

MARK A. MILLEY
General, United States Army
Chief of Staff

Official:

KATHLEEN S. MILLER
Administrative Assistant
to the Secretary of the Army

History. This publication is an administrative revision. The portions affected by this administrative revision are listed in the summary of change.

Summary. Policies that guide these procedures are incorporated in AR 30–22. This pamphlet establishes procedures for implementing à la carte dining facilities, extended delivery options, and for watercraft facilities that provide subsistence when underway or in dock. Additionally, the pamphlet provides procedures for using catered meals and host nation meals.

The consolidated pamphlet gives procedures for operating under the subsistence prime vendor program and includes guidance for the implementation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture food recovery program.

Applicability. This pamphlet applies to the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve. It also applies to all contracted operations in appropriated fund Army dining facilities and extended delivery options, unless otherwise noted. During mobilization, the proponent may modify chapters and procedures in this pamphlet. The procedures in this pamphlet are not applicable to cadet mess dining facilities at the U.S. military academies, which are governed by DoD 7000.14–R, Volume 12, Chapter 20.

Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this pamphlet is the Deputy Chief of Staff, G–4. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this pamphlet that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this pamphlet by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activity’s senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25–30 for specific requirements.

Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA FormDA FormDepartment of the Army form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to Deputy Chief of Staff, G–4, DALO–SPT, 500 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310–0500.

Distribution. This publication is available in electronic media only and is intended for the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.