Evaluation of the Ration, Cold Weather, by Navy Seals, 1984

Cold weather field evaluations of the prototype Ration, Cold Weather (Arctic Ration) were conducted during 1984 winter warfare training using personnel from SEAL Team TWO, Naval Amphibious Base, Norfolk, Virginia. These evaluations assessed the acceptability and consumption of the Ration as well as...

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Main Authors: Mastromarino, A C, Loveridge, V A
Other Authors: ARMY NATICK RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 1986
Subjects:
Food
Food Service and Nutrition
*RATIONS
ACCEPTABILITY
ARCTIC REGIONS
AVAILABILITY
BODY FLUIDS
COLD WEATHER
DEHYDRATED FOODS
FIELD TESTS
FOOD CONSUMPTION
FREEZE DRIED FOODS
MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL
WARFARE
WATER
ENTREE
FIELD RATIONS
PE62724A
WU136
Arctic
Online Access:http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/ADA171022
http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=ADA171022
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Summary:Cold weather field evaluations of the prototype Ration, Cold Weather (Arctic Ration) were conducted during 1984 winter warfare training using personnel from SEAL Team TWO, Naval Amphibious Base, Norfolk, Virginia. These evaluations assessed the acceptability and consumption of the Ration as well as water availability by means of questionnaires. All personnel were limited to carrying and consuming solely the Ration. Results showed that in general the Ration, Cold Weather meal was acceptable to the men; however, they were dissatisfied with variety between menus. Having received favorable rankings in convenience and quality, the Ration was considered an improvement over other field rations. In addition, water availability was high, resulting in sufficient water intake. High availability appeared to be due to the presence of water discipline.

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