Which form is used for a Tactical Food Inspection?

• A. DD Form 2973
• B. DD Form 1222
• C. DD Form 1225
• D. DD Form 2974

Answer: (D)

In field food operations, you need a form that can be filled quickly on-site and still capture the essential details to act on later. For a Tactical Food Inspection, the standard document is DD Form 2974. It’s designed for rapid, on-the-ground use in austere environments, so it includes fields for the basic facts (date, unit, location) and the key areas inspected (food handling and storage practices, equipment cleanliness, personal hygiene, water supply, and any temps or conditions relevant to safety). It also has space to note observed deficiencies, required corrective actions, who is responsible, and follow-up verification, with signatures. This makes the inspection clear, actionable, and easy to communicate up the chain of command in tactical settings.

The other forms are used in different, non-tactical contexts or for other processes, and aren’t suited to the quick, field-oriented documentation required during Tactical Food Inspections.