Evaluation of the Ration, Cold Weather, by Navy Seals, 1984

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Abstract:

Cold weather field evaluations of the prototype Ration, Cold Weather Arctic Ration were conducted during 1984 winter warfare training using personnel from SEAL Team TWO, Naval Amphibious Base, Norfolk, Virginia. These evaluations assessed the acceptability and consumption of the Ration as well as water availability by means of questionnaires. All personnel were limited to carrying and consuming solely the Ration. Results showed that in general the Ration, Cold Weather meal was acceptable to the men however, they were dissatisfied with variety between menus. Having received favorable rankings in convenience and quality, the Ration was considered an improvement over other field rations. In addition, water availability was high, resulting in sufficient water intake. High availability appeared to be due to the presence of water discipline.

Author(s):
Mastromarino, A. C. ; Loveridge, V. A.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY NATICK RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Feb-Jul 1984
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA171022
Pagination:
0038

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NATICK/TR-86-042
Task Number(s):
06BB
Project Number(s):
IL162724AH99
Monitor Series:
NATICK/RDEC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.4.1_Food Service; JCA_4.4_Logistics Services; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.2_Exercising; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.1_Training
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*RATIONS, ACCEPTABILITY, ARCTIC REGIONS, AVAILABILITY, BODY FLUIDS, COLD WEATHER, DEHYDRATED FOODS, FIELD TESTS, FOOD CONSUMPTION, FREEZE DRIED FOODS, MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL, WARFARE, WATER
Field(s)/Group(s):
Food, Food Service and Nutrition
Keyword(s):
ENTREE, FIELD RATIONS, PE62724A, WU136
Report Date:
1986 Jul 01