Evaluation of Alternative Field Feeding Systems for Army Field Medical Units
Abstract
The goals of this project were to define, develop and evaluate alternatives to the present M48 field feeding system employed by Army medical units in training and combat. These alternative system designs would not only eliminate the major problems and deficiencies associated with the M48 system, but would be capable of being implemented in the near future without engaging in a major research and development program. To this end, various modifications of two recently developed combat food service systems for the Marine Corps and the Army, the XM-75 and the MKT, in combination with several ward delivery options were considered. An operational evaluation was conducted at Fort Sam Houston in June 1977, under simulated field conditions, to assess their performance and effectiveness and to provide a basis for establishing the preferred alternatives for the different medical units. The result has been to recommend the modified XM-75 system for Combat Support Hospitals, and the reduced XM-75 for non- hospital medical units operating in the forward division area.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA078620
Entities
People
- Gerald Hertweck
- Harry J. Kirejczyk
- L. Symington
- Thaddeus S. Bonczyk
Organizations
- United States Army Soldier Systems Center