Modernizing the Army Garrison Feeding System

Abstract

The US Army Natick Laboratories designed and successfully tested a modern food service system at Fort Lewis, Washington. The system is based on the concept of a central food processing/warewashing facility (CFPF) with satellite dining halls. It is expected to improve food quality, increase yield, operate with fewer personnel, require less equipment, and reduce effort and maintenance. A cost analysis indicated an annual cost savings of approximately $2 million as compared to a conventional Army system of the same capacity. CFPF systems are planned for all Army installations investment costs for the CFPF system ($7.5 million for Fort Lewis), support must be obtained at the highest levels if the modernization program is to survive.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 28, 1973
Accession Number
AD0761578

Entities

People

  • Rufus Jr E. Lester

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Base Lines
  • Computer Programs
  • Cost Analysis
  • Department Of Defense
  • Dining Halls
  • Engineering
  • Food Preparation
  • Food Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Investments
  • Management Information Systems
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Processing Equipment
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States

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