A Cost and Systems Effectiveness Analysis of Consolidated Field Feeding for Army AIM Divisions

Abstract

A cost and systems effectiveness analysis was performed to determine the overall impact of a consolidated field feeding concept as compared to the conventional company level system. Four alternative consolidated systems, which differed primarily on the basis of equipment and shelters provided, were evaluated. All four alternative systems showed substantial savings in both food service personnel (ranging from 2395 to 2958) and KP personnel (ranging from 794 to 2162) for the 13 Army AIM Divisions. The preferred alternative system consisted of a mix of Mobile Kitchen Trailers and XM-75 kitchens. All kitchens in this system were provided with improved sanitation equipment. The relative worth for this alternative showed a 123% improvement as compared to the baseline system of company level kitchens.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA035470

Entities

People

  • Harry J. Kirejczyk
  • M. B. Kulinski
  • R. J. Byrne
  • Robert S. Smith
  • Steven G. Baritz

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Clothing
  • Cost Analysis
  • Dining Halls
  • Economic Analysis
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Environmental Protection
  • Field Equipment
  • Food Preparation
  • Food Service Personnel
  • Hot Water
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Marine Corps
  • Personnel Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences

Readers

  • Gender and Food Studies
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.