Combat Rations (CORANET)

Abstract

In FY 2009, DLA Troop Support Subsistence sold $4.75 billion in subsistence goods and services to the Department of Defense, making it the largest supply chain managed by DLA Troop Support. Sales in subsistence continue to grow, largely due to requirements for overseas contingency operations. The Combat Rations Program is focused on improving the manufacturing technologies related to the production and distribution of the combat rations that are at the forefront of these operations, including Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) as well as Unitized Group Rations (UGR). The objectives are increased readiness, improved quality, and better ration variety. CORANET research efforts also help control the cost of the combat rations. The CORANET program engages all elements of the supply chain including producers, military Services, Army Natick Soldier Center, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), US Army Veterinary Command, US Army Public Health Command, DLA Logistics R&D, DLA Troop Support Subsistence and academia to research and transition improved technologies for operational rations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Source ID
1_0708011S_7_0400_PB_2012

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  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Industrial Economics
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

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