How to Fill Out the Kitchen Requisition
The Army Kitchen Requisition documents the movement of food items in and out of dining facility supply rooms. Follow these steps to fill out the form correctly per DA PAM 30-22 guidelines:
- Enter the Unit Designation - Write your unit name or designation at the top of the form.
- Record the Date - Use the YYYYMMDD format. This date identifies which day's meal service the requisition covers.
- Select the Meal Period - Check Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, or Supplemental to indicate which meal is being requisitioned.
- List Each Item Name - Enter the official Army supply name for each food item being drawn.
- Note the Unit of Issue - Record the unit of measure (pounds, cases, cans, gallons, etc.) for each item.
- Enter Quantity Drawn - Write the amount taken from the supply room at the start of the meal service.
- Record Quantity Returned - After meal service, record any unused portions returned to supply.
- Calculate Total Used - Subtract quantity returned from quantity drawn to find total consumption for each item.
- Obtain Shift Leader Sign-off - The shift leader must sign the form and provide their rank for official accountability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who uses the kitchen requisition in the Army? Dining facility managers, food service supervisors, and kitchen shift leaders use this document at all Army installations. It applies to any unit operating a dining facility under DA PAM 30-22.
Is there a fillable PDF version available? The standard form is a non-fillable PDF document. You can download the PDF from FormsPal, print it, and complete it by hand. For similar documents, visit our internal requisition form page.
What happens if items are recorded incorrectly? Errors in quantity drawn or returned can cause supply discrepancies. Always verify counts before the shift leader signs. Corrections require a new form or a signed amendment per your unit's records management procedures.
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