Field Evaluation of Australian Ration Packs Acceptability of the Individual Meal Combat Ration

Abstract

Four field studies of the acceptability of the recently introduced Individual Meal Combat Ration (IMCR) were conducted. These involved elements of the Australian Regular Army and the Army Reserve with varying workloads in a range of climatic conditions. The IMCR has been well received. Its success is due mainly to the inclusion of new, moderately spiced main meals. With minor changes to the drinks, confectionery and biscuits, it should be even more popular. Keywords: Military rations, Test and evaluation, Acceptability, Australia.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA200904

Entities

People

  • B. L. Morrissey
  • C. H . Forbes-ewan
  • D. R. Waters

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptability
  • Chemistry
  • Chocolate
  • Department Of Defense
  • Food
  • Food Preparation
  • Frequency
  • Fruit Juices
  • Fruits
  • Identification
  • Meals
  • Observers
  • Questionnaires
  • Shelf Life
  • Surveys
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Vegetables

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  • Gender and Food Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design