INTEGRATED ENGINEERING AND SERVICE TEST OF MEAL, READY-TO-EAT, INDIVIDUAL (INTERMEDIATE CONDITIONS)
Abstract
An Integrated Engineering and Service Test of Meal, Ready-to-Eat, Individual, was conducted under intermediate climatic conditions during the period June 1966 to May 1967 to determine its technical performance and safety characteristics as described in the Military and Technical Characteristics, and as indicated by the particular design, and to determine its suitability for use by the Army. One deficiency and seven shortcomings were found. The deficiency was a safety hazard to the user because of spoiled foods and defective packaging. It was concluded that: the experimental ration menus are less acceptable from a palatability standpoint than the standard menus when consumed both hot and cold; the level of ratings of the components of the experimental meal though generally acceptable are such that over-all improvements are indicated particularly in the bread and cake items; and the experimental meal is not suitable for Army use under intermediate climatic conditions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0817616
Entities
People
- Hunter H. Paschall
- James H. Cantrell
- Richard D. Ezzard