Evaluation of the Improved Flameless Ration Heater

Abstract

An evaluation was conducted at Fort Wainwright, AK to evaluate two prototype heaters and a modified version of the current Flameless Ration Heater (FRH). The evaluation consisted of distributing the Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) (each of which contained one of the heaters in question) to infantry during regular field exercises. Surveys concerning the soldiers' use of the heaters, and how the heaters performed, were collected daily. The current FRH was used as a control. This evaluation shows that the modified version of the FRH is acceptable to soldiers in the field. The two prototype heaters are also generally acceptable, but would benefit from further development.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA397662

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  • F. M. Kramer
  • Wendy K. Johnson

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  • Human Systems

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  • Acceptability
  • Air Temperature
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  • Infantry
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