The Camp Pendleton Experiment in Battalion Level Field Feeding

Abstract

The results of a field feeding experiment demonstrated that two new consolidated feeding systems (designated XM-75 and XM-76) were superior to the standard Marine Corps Systems, offering a 24% reduction in staffing level (4 cooks and 5 messmen) and marked improvement in the quality of sanitation. Disposable trays in place of mess kits accounted for an additional savings of 2 messmen. By comparison, the new systems would offer the Army a 49% reduction in staffing levels (15 cooks and 10 K.P.'s) as compared to company level feeding for mechanized infantry maneuver battalions. Between the two new systems, the XM-75 was considered far superior in overall performance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA028346

Entities

People

  • Gerald J. Siulverman
  • Harry J. Kirejczyk
  • Herbert L. Meiselman
  • I. E. Stefaniw
  • Lawrence. E. Symington
  • Michael B. Kulinski
  • Robert S. Smith
  • Ronald L. Bustead
  • Steven G. Baritz

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Control Systems
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Food Preparation
  • Food Service Personnel
  • Health Services
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Marine Corps
  • Meals
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Menu
  • Operating Systems
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Sanitation
  • Vegetables

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  • Gender and Food Studies
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Materials Science