Mess Deck Master-AtArms (MDMMA)
- CS1(SS) Foster
Learning Objectives
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Explain the duties & responsibilities of the
MDMMA
Discuss the procedures & forms used by a
MDMMA
Discuss the procedures & forms used by a
cashier
MDMMA
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Responsible for maintaining good order and
discipline on the mess decks and responsible
spaces. (Primary)
The XO will detail the MDMMA to the CS division
when the activity’s structure does not specifically
provide a permanent CS for the job.
Assignment shall be no greater than 120 days
Can also be detailed as a mess cashier
Duties & Responsibilities
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Afloat:
Maintain all spaces and equipment in the serving line,
scullery, and food waste handling areas except the areas
under the cognizance of the watch captain.
Coordinate food service attendant assignments with the
Leading Culinary Specialist for serving food, maintaining
and cleaning of spaces and equipment, scullery
operations, waste disposal, vegetable preparation and
storeroom maintenance.
Muster food service attendants daily, and inspect
personnel thoroughly for neatness and cleanliness.
Supervise cleaning of mess decks and gear, serving line,
and scullery.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Afloat (cont’d):
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Ensure scullery operation follows current instructions.
Inventory twice a month and maintain adequate general
mess gear to ensure sufficient quantities are available for
serving periods.
Administer a training program for food service attendants
that covers approved sessions on sanitation, scullery
operations, and food handling.
Maintain order and discipline in assigned areas.
Monitor headcount by using an appropriate hand-held
counter.
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Duties & Responsibilities
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Ashore:
Supervision of contract Food Service Attendants, if
appropriate.
Supervise the signing and control of the Meal Signature
Record (NAVSUP Form 1291) and the Cash Meal Payment
Book (DD Form 1544) to ensure proper procedures are
followed. NOTE: The shore facilities that have the Maximus
Program (Point of Sale Program) are not required to use
the DD 1544 or NAVSUP Form 1291, but must monitor the
Maximus Program.
Prepare the Recapitulation of the Meal Record (NAVSUP
Form 1292).
MDMMA Resources
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Appendix K, MDMMA Handbook, is everything you
could need including FSA inspection sheets, daily
routines, inventory sheets, etc.
Leading CS/CSLPO – they should be constantly
utilized as sources of information, guidance, and
should be kept abreast of all happenings during the
work day
Access Control
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As the MDMMA, you are responsible for ensuring only
authorized patrons subsist from the GM
One of the ways to do this, is the maintenance of the
Meal Signature Log (NAVSUP Form 1291).
If used, they should be prepared prior to the meal and
staged accordingly
Most shore facilities utilized the Common Access Card
(CAC) to ensure:
A member is either entitled to RIK, or on COMMRATS
Verify the members social when entering the facility and
that they are the person on the I.D.
NAVSUP Form 1291
This form is used to record the
headcounts for RIK patrons. It starts
with their signature, and also includes
their command name and the last four
of their social security number. This
number, as well as the name should
be verified when a patron shows their
I.D. (required). Most facilities are
automated with Common Access
Card (CAC) systems.
Meal Recap
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The second way a MDMMA monitors headcounts is
by completing a Meal Recapitulation (NAVSUP Form
1292)
It’s a basic summary of the overall headcount for the
meal broken down by categories (RIK, Cash Sales)
and sub-categories (Navy, Marines, Army, Reserve,
Mids, etc.).
These can also be utilized as Mass Feeding Chits,
for a large group of sailors that are expected, such
as an afloat unit whose mess is shutdown and is
subsisting from the GM (shore)
NAVSUP Form 1292
This is, as it’s name suggests, a
recap of the meal based on
headcount numbers. They are
recorded based on RIK numbers
and Cash Sales numbers, which
are further broken down by
categories such as Navy, Marine
Corps, ROTC, Mids, etc.
GM Cashier
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The MDMMA can in some instances be detailed as
the General Mess Cashier
This responsibility makes him responsible for Meals
Sold for Cash via the NAVSUP Form 1544 (Cash
Meal Payment Book)
Most facilities are automated with a CAC card
system which automates the 1544 as well.
These functions are only performed ashore; afloat
units utilize the NAVSUP Form 1046 (Meals Sold for
Credit) for officers, all enlisted are on RIK.
NAVSUP Form 1544
NAVSUP Form 1544
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This form is used to record information, much the
same as the Signature Record, however it is used for
Cash Sales.
It records name, command, last four, and then the
charged amounts including the meal rate, and
surcharge (if applicable).
This is then totaled at the end of the meal for
headcount and cash drop purposes.
Most activities have automated this task via
Common Access Card (CAC) systems. (ashore)
Summary
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The MDMMA’s role as a leader & manager is critical
to the proper execution of meals and the maintaining
of standards during workings hours.
An MDMM should be very well versed on the
contents of Appendix K, P-486 as well as in constant
dialogue with the LCS/CSLPO.
As well as maintaining the mess decks and
managing FSAs, MDMMAs can sometimes be
detailed with being a Cashier, a critical job unto itself
with maintaining the integrity of GM funds.
Questions?
Review
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Who details MDMMAs to the GM?
XO
What is the primary duty of the MDMMA?
Maintain good order & discipline in assigned spaces.
What collatoral duty can be assigned to an
MDMMA?
Cashier
How long can someone be assigned?
120 days
Review
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What duties does the MDMMA maintain ashore that
are different from afloat?
Monitoring the signing of a Meal Signature Log,
Cash Meal Payment Book, and preparing Meal
Recapitulation
What is a NAVSUP Form 1291?
Meal Signature Record
1292?
Meal Recapitulation Record
1544?
Cash Meal Payment Book
Questions?