Consumer and Worker Evaluation of Cash Food Systems: Loring Air Force Base Part 1
Abstract
Loring AFB consumers and workers were interviewed and surveyed before and after the implementation of the BAS/A La Carte cash food system in January, 1975 (a system whereby all personnel receive a monetary food allowance and pay for food in the dining hall on an item-by-item basis.) In general, consumers were more satisfied with the dining hall under this new system than under the previous, traditional system. RIK's (men on rations-in-kind prior to BAS/A La Carte) reported eating in the dining hall substantially less often after than before BAS/A La Carte, primarily because they now received separate rations. BAS's (men receiving separate rations both before and after BAS/A La Carte) reported a slight increase in attendance, which some attributed to item pricing. Many airmen reported that BAS/A La Carte affected their food habits in the dining hall, frequently reporting they were eating less in general, although more of certain foods (inexpensive meats), and wasting less. Worker (both military and civilian) generally preferred BAS/A La Carte to the old system, although the reverse was the case before they worked under the new system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA022121
Entities
People
- Deborah L. Maas
- James R. Siebold
- Lawence E. Symington
- R. C. Graeber
Organizations
- United States Army Soldier Systems Center