PAM 30-22 — Operating Procedures For The Army Food Program
PAM 30-22 governs the operation and management of Army food, subsistence supply, and food service programs in garrison and field operations.
- Publication number: PAM 30-22
- Title: OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR THE ARMY FOOD PROGRAM
- Date: 07/17/2019
- Proponent: G-4
- Status: ACTIVE
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PAM 30-22 covers dining facility establishment and operation, field feeding, subsistence supply management, medical feeding, and contingency operations. It requires procedures for menus, receipts, cash, inventories, ration accountability, reports, and records.
Applies to: This pamphlet is intended for use by those Army National Guard (ARNG) and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) food activities and operations lacking automation.
Topics covered
- Dining facility establishment
- Menu planning and nutrition requirements
- Cash meal payment procedures
- Army Field Feeding System
- Subsistence receiving procedures
- Ration accountability
- Medical feeding standards
- Food service equipment
Questions and answers
When are Army Field Feeding System procedures mandatory?
The AFFS procedures are mandatory for all TFA or FD training or training operations conducted by RA units away from home station or when the training is conducted for more than 3 days. (paragraph 3-64)
How far ahead must dining facility menus be entered or documented?
Enter menus into an approved automated system 5 days prior to the required delivery date.
When must dining facility funds be turned in?
The culinary management NCO or designated individual should turn in funds to the appropriate financial institution or consolidating headquarters when the funds on hand, exclusive of the authorized change fund, reach $2,500.00. (paragraph 5)
How are annual accountability inventory counts conducted?
Each team conducts a separate inventory count. The teams never count the same items at the same time. (paragraph 5-22)
What form documents problems with operational rations?
Use DD Form 3066 (Operational Ration Quality Feedback) to document all problems related to operational rations, including both product deficiencies and subjective quality complaints. (paragraph 1)