JOINT SERVICE COMBAT FEEDING TECH DEMO
Abstract
This project matures and demonstrates technologies for military combat feeding systems and combat rations. Demonstration areas of emphasis include: enhanced nutrient composition to maximize cognitive and physical performance on the battlefield; cutting edge food stabilization and preservation techniques that increase the variety and quality of rations used by the Joint Services; novel ration packaging technologies to minimize degradation of combat rations during storage; field portable biosensors for foodborne detection and identification; and predictive modeling tools to protect the warfighter from foodborne illnesses. This project demonstrates combat feeding technology with reduced logistics (in component parts, weight, volume, fuel, and water) and labor requirements, while improving the quality of food service. The project, a Department of Defense (DoD) program for which the Army has Executive Agent responsibility, provides technology development for Joint Service Combat Feeding. The DoD Combat Feeding Research and Engineering Board provides oversight for this project. Demonstrated field feeding equipment technologies transition to Product Manager (PM)-Force Sustainment Systems (PM FSS). The cited work is consistent with the Director, Defense Research and Engineering Strategic Plan, the Army Modernization Strategy, and the Army Science and Technology Master Plan. Work in this project is led, performed and/or managed by the US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), Natick, MA. This project has collaborative efforts with the US Army Research Institute for Environmental Medicine.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- C07_0603001A_3_2040_PB_2012
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