A Systems Analysis to Define the Types of Rations Needed to Support Amphibious Operations
Abstract
Principal project requirements centered on developing the minimum ration system needed to support amphibious operations in the 1990-2000 time frame. The approach called for: (1) identifying the future combat mission requirements of the Marine Corps; (2) developing preferred ration design objectives that best supported these mission requirements; and (3) subsequently designing a ration system concept that optimized these preferred objectives. Specific areas covered in the analysis included identification of the (future) combat role of the Corps, specific geographic scenarios, climate extremes, mission duration, force size, mobility requirements, logistics support, etc. From these evaluations a set of specific ration design requirements, were formulated. Principal requirements identified included:(1) the need for an individual operational ration system suitable for use in all climates; (2) the need for a low-volume ration to provide extended mission endurance; and (3) the need for meals that are open-and-eat in nature and require no carried drinking water for their preparation. Efforts were then focused on translating the ration design requirements into a responsive (hypothetical) prototype ration system. As a result of this analysis, a preferred concept for the amphibious ration was developed. The ration would consist of between four to six 900-Kcal intermediate moisture modules. This configuration would offer the optimal calorie fit under existing climate requirements. The components would consist of two 450-Kcal bars, one entree and one fruit to be eaten as is (no preparation required).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA176063
Entities
People
- Carole G. Kanter
- Dianna R. Mcallister
- George S. Levesque
- Janice E. Rosado
- Paul M. Short
- Richard D. Popper
Organizations
- United States Army Soldier Systems Center