Will Tray Rations be Available for the Next War?

Abstract

There is an insidious problem with Tray Rations (T-Rations). There aren't enough to feed the Army should we go to war tomorrow. This lack of stockage is caused by inadequate demands being placed on the industrial base, yet the reasons behind the inadequate demands are because of problems with the Ration. One problem feeds on the other and unless they are fixed, both in supply and demand, the operational ration (the heart of the Army Field Feeding System (AFFS)) is in jeopardy. This study focuses on the myriad problems associated with Tray Ration production and fielding. It attempts to give the reader some historical perspectives on T-Ration development, highlight fielding problems, and present solutions which are currently being implemented. Finally, recommendations will be offered which may ensure that T-Rations are available for the next year.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 18, 1990
Accession Number
ADA223179

Entities

People

  • Francis M. Pitaro

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Dehydrated Foods
  • Department Of Defense
  • Design Criteria
  • Engineering
  • Food
  • Food Preparation
  • Food Service Personnel
  • Meals
  • Natural Disasters
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Shelf Life
  • Task Forces
  • Training
  • United States
  • Vegetables
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Materials Science