Air Force Flight Feeding. Volume 1. Evaluation of Current System and Alternative Concepts
Abstract
This report covers the initial phase of the project, during which the current Air Force flight feeding system was evaluated via an extensive data collection and analysis effort. Project objectives included development of a new flight feeding system concept to meet the needs of current flight missions as well as those of the coming decade, improved flight meal customer acceptance, and increased operating efficiency of flight kitchens. Crew opinions were obtained through 2,811 mail survey and 146 on-site surveys. Feedback was received on availability and acceptability of menu items, adequacy of galley equipment on board the aircraft, and flight feeding issues in general. Project team members visited several Air Force bases to observe flight kitchens in operation, to collect technical data on selected aircraft, and to meet with key personnel (crew members, food service personnel, aircraft maintenance representatives) to determine current flight feeding deficiencies and to identify possible solutions. Structured telephone surveys of 40 Air Force flight kitchens were conducted to determine equipment inventories, work space, storage space, and personnel resources. Keywords: Food systems; Menu design; Serviceware; Test and evaluation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA212789
Entities
People
- Barbara Bell
- Christopher L Rees
- Robert O’brien
Organizations
- United States Army Soldier Systems Center