Operational Rations - Defense Logistics Agency
The Operational Rations division ensures our military personnel receive subsistence support in the intense, highly mobile combat situations of the modern battlefield, while also supporting the civilian sector with humanitarian feeding.
for the entire family of operational rations. The program is driven by Warfighter recommenda-tions and feedback. This book highlights the various operational rations, which are categorized into...
logically advanced, state-of-the-art advanced ration and packaging systems in the hands of Warfighters today. The initial packaged ration concepts of the 1950s have led directly to today’s...
–Operational Rations development and testing is Customer Driven ‒Based on Warfighter feedback, potential items are identified, reviewed and tested at Natick for shelf life, packaging and...
Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) - Defense Logistics Agency
The Meal, Ready-To-Eat (MRE) is designed to sustain an individual engaged in heavy activity such as military training or during actual military operations when normal food service facilities are not available. The MRE is a totally self-contained operational ration consisting of a full meal packed in a flexible meal bag.
Operational rations are designed using scientific evidence to ensure warfighter nutritional needs are met in all environments. Action Plan. 1. Check your knowledge of how foods and eating...
The operational rations that are now available to meet United States Military Service needs and those presently under development are categorized as: General Operational Rations, Special Operational Subsistence, Survival Subsistence, and Future Feeding Concepts. Each ration is briefly described and where applicable typical menus are included.
The Operational Rations Business Unit at DSCP is responsible for developing and implementing a master strategy for the integration of the U.S. food industry into the combat ration
general purpose individual operational rations, describing special purpose rations and providing guidance for supplying these rations. This common set of standards
Individually packaged rations (also known as operational or combat rations) are used when the mission or tactical scenario prevents group feeding. These rations provide singular meals which can be consumed cord or hot. Individual flameless ration heaters (FRH) may be