Special Rations for Long Range Reconnaissance Troops
Abstract
In 1987 the Federal Armed Forces decided to develop or search for a light-weight high calorie field ration intended for the supply of soldiers on extended special missions outside of the supply area and solely dependent on themselves. Since they have to be provided with all provisions required for the duration of their mission, the field ration is reduced in volume and weight and.comprises various food items of high calorie density specially adapted to the operational conditions of long range reconnaissance troops, frogmen, armored reconnaissance units and paratroopers. The Federal Agency for Defence Technology and Procurement composed two different lightweight rations of high calorie density consisting of ready to eat energy bars" and dehydrated food to which hot water has to be added before consuming, which was specially adapted to the operational conditions of long range reconnaissance troops, armored reconnaissance troops, and SEALS. The Division for Exercise Physiology was asked to assist in evaluating possible medical or physiological risks during a planned 20 day field exercise during which only light-weight rations were to be eaten.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADP010658
Entities
People
- K. Diebold
- T. Brezina
- W. Von Restorff