a. Major duties.
The veterinary food inspection specialist supervises the inspection of, or inspects meat, poultry, waterfoods, eggs, dairy products, operational rations, fresh fruits and vegetables in depots, supply points, and on military installations to assure a safe, high quality food supply for DoD personnel in all environments with emphasis on the field wartime environment.
Duties for MOS 68R at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 68R1O.
Inspects food products designated for human consumption on receipt and in storage.
Selects food samples using statistical sampling methods, makes sensory evaluations, determines and records temperatures of products and food in storage areas using the Installation Food Vulnerability Assessment System to ensure quality control.
Evaluates packaging, packing and marking requirements in accordance with DoD standards and contractual documents.
Classifies defects, determines quality of product, advises supervisor and prepares subsistence inspection reports for input into the Installation Food Vulnerability Assessment System.
Collects, prepares and transmits samples to laboratory for testing.
Identify unsanitary conditions in food storage facilities and commissary stores.
Operates and maintains inspection equipment.
Packs, unpacks, loads, unloads and assists in setting up veterinary unit equipment.
Performs duties in accordance with approved standards of conduct and reports suspected fraud.
(2) MOSC 68R2O.
Performs duties shown in preceding level of skill and provides technical guidance to junior personnel.
Develop statistical sampling procedure.
Collects, prepares, and transmits samples to laboratory for testing.
Reviews laboratory test results and compares to product requirements.
Records contractual deficiencies and initiates recommendations for corrective actions.
Conducts subsistence quality assurance inspections in food handling establishments, evaluates and recommends corrective actions for unsanitary conditions.
Prepares and maintains food defense vulnerability assessments, quality history record and product verification record and distributes as required using the Food Defense database system.
Perform pest management, monitoring of packaged water supplies, and field sanitation procedures.
Conduct sanitary inspections in military and commercial facilities.
Maintain MTOE and TDA organizational equipment.
(3) MOSC 68R3O.
Performs duties of and supervises the functions of preceding skill levels.
Develops and directs procurement quality assurance activities in contractor establishments.
Supervises small food inspection or combined veterinary service unit.
Supervises the food inspection equipment maintenance program, prepares and conducts technical training.
Monitors subordinate personnel performance, performs counseling and prepares evaluation reports.
Assist veterinarian in control of zoonotic diseases and other animal diseases of military concern and significance.
Reviews, consolidates and analyzes food defense inspection/assessment reports, submits and/or briefs report content as required using the Food Defense database system.
Conduct sanitary inspections in military and commercial facilities.
Conducts NBC surveys and decontaminates subsistence supplies.
Utilize as the subject matter expert and team leader for the food protection quality assurance program.
(4) MOSC 68R4O.
Supervise medium sized or combined veterinary service unit.
Coordinates transportation, administration, and logistical support of food inspectors and animal care specialists assigned to local activities and at remote sites.
Develops, evaluates, and directs individual and collective training programs.
Reviews, analyzes, consolidates and prepares food defense inspection/assessment technical reports as required using the Food Defense database system.
Reviews and updates publications.
Prepares and reviews correspondence.
Serve as advisor to veterinary officer in developing food product quality assurance programs.
Supports a variety of administrative and programs related ancillary duties associated with installation and MSC operations.
(5) MOSC 68R5O.
Supervises large combined veterinary service units or serves on veterinary staff.
Coordinate veterinary service activities with all elements of Department of Defense organizations, veterinary staff elements, and subordinate organizations.
Participates in command review of subordinate unit activities, evaluates training programs, and provides recommendations for improvement.
Develop budgets, training schedules, and authorization documents.
Assists commander in strategic planning, risk management procedures, tactical communication plans, and advises commander on all issues involving enlisted soldiers.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.
Veterinary food inspection specialists must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of Moderate (Gold).
(2) A physical profile of 222221.
(3) Normal color vision and good near vision.
(4) Possession of normal olfactory senses.
(5) Per AR 600-8-19, promotion to MSG and SGM requires an interim eligibility clearance or higher.
(6) Qualifying scores.
(a)
A minimum score of 100 in aptitude area ST in Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.
(b)
A minimum score of 96 in aptitude area ST on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002 and prior to 1 July 2004.
(c)
A minimum score of 95 in aptitude area ST on ASVAB tests administered on and after 1 July 2004.
(d)
A minimum OPAT score of Standing Long Jump (LJ) – 0120 cm, Seated Power Throw (PT) – 0350 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) – 0120 lbs., and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) – 0036 shuttles in Physical Demand Category in “Moderate” (Gold).
(7) High school diploma or GED with credit for general science, or mathematics with a “C” grade or higher or numerical grade of 74% or higher.
Applicants with a GED must score 45 or higher on the GED Test 5 to satisfy the math requirements.
(8) The Soldier requires a Secret clearance at grade E5 or above. (Effective 1 October 2014).
(9) A security eligibility of SECRET is required for the initial award and to maintain the MOS.
(a)
Requirements for an eligibility of SECRET clearance is effective 1 October 2015 for all new accessions and reclassifications into MOS 68R.
(b)
Requirement for an eligibility of SECRET clearance is effective 1 October 2015 for all Soldiers maintaining MOS 68R who entered service prior to 1 October 2014.
(10) Possess a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license.
(11) No history of a felony conviction.
(12) No history of conviction of crimes involving:
(a)
Any weapons/ammunition/explosives/arson charges.
(b)
Any drug activity involving illegal possession, buying, selling or distribution (dealing) of controlled substances or synthetics.
(c)
Violence against persons or property.
(d)
Sexual misconduct.
(13) Formal training (completion of MOS 68R course, or the RC AOCP nonresident–2 week resident course, conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE)) is mandatory. mandatory.
(14) All prior MOS 68R Soldiers serving in another MOS reclassifying back into MOS 68R, will be reviewed for validation of skills, by the proponent, during the reclassification process.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(Note: Refer to table 12-8 (Listing of universal ASI’s associated with all enlisted MOS)).
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-68R-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-68R-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-68R-3. Standards of grade TDA.