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Army Field Feeding Systems

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Army Field Feeding Systems

Vision: • To provide the right food service equipment to Army Combatant Commanders giving them the organic capability to feed themselves in a modular/maneuver combat environment, training or other assignment

Key Challenges/Technology:• Lack of available resource

• No electricity• Limited water supply• Single fuel on battlefield JP-8

• Forward feeding • Improved mobility• Safe storage and delivery of subsistence• Effective Sanitation

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Food Service Equipment Team

• Purpose: – Manage the developmental phases for Army Field Feeding System

programs under the purview of the Product Manager – Force Sustainment Systems (PM-FSS)

– Identify, leverage and integrate maturing technology from the S&T community with verified requirements from the user community into acquisition programs of record for a material solution

• Products:– Well planned and executed Acquisition Programs that field robust,

efficient and proven equipment and systems for field feeding, ration storage and sanitation

– Collaborative transition plan for sustainment phase• ROI

– Increase Soldier safety, efficiency and comfort – Conserve precious battlefield resources, such as fuel, water, and

electricity– Supports current and future force– Systems with smaller foot print with less re-supply/support – Lower O&S Costs

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DSCP working procurement of MBUs and selected parts including power converters.

• Awaiting final contract approval

Production ramp up time approximately 180 days after award.• First deliveries estimated May 09 if Nov 08 award

Shortfall of MBUs and power converters to support field requisitions – all electric kitchen options being procured

Shortfall of MBUs and power converters to support production of AK, CK and FSC

• PM FSS recovering MBUs from DRMO• 70 operational MBUs recovered to date, 0 power converters

DSCP to pursue long term contract for future availability

Modern Burner Unit (MBU)

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Modern Burner Unit (MBU)Backround: • Confirmation of MBU reliability test to validate 800 MTBF• Identified three common failure modes: Compressor, Fuel Delivery Block and Control Panel.• Changing common failure modes to operational level maintenance will double MTBF rate.

Results/Products:• Meeting held @ Ft Lee on 27 May to discuss implementation plan Received concurrence memorandum from CASCOM on 13 June 2008. • Manual changes are being finalized. Coordinated Operator Maintenance Tool Kit effort w/ PM SKOT (NSN has been established for the user tool kit to include multimeter• Tool kits purchased with GWOT funding, 245K to PM SKOT. Working with CASCOM for distribution.

MBUDate: OCT 08

Milestones FY08

Perform Field Evaluation of Maintenance Functions   

Identify components for kit   

Tech Manual Revision   

Finalize Kit and send funding to PM-SKOT

Finalize Tech Manual and transition to contractor

GWOT Funding 245K

TOTAL $245K

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MISSION: MISSION: Primary heat source for Primary heat source for Cooking Operations in All Cooking Operations in All Army Field Feeding Army Field Feeding Equipment.Equipment.

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MBU Based CK Improvements

• Objective(s):– Comprehensively address the

pre-planned product improvements called for in the CK ORD

– Eliminate the need for a separate field sanitation center and its associated transportation asset

– Increase worker safety, comfort and effectiveness.

• Capability Provided:– Thermostatically controlled appliances provide greater user

flexibility while maintaining capability to feed 800 warfighters, three meals/day

– Integrated Food Sanitation Center onboard that meets the requirements of the FSC ORD

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MBU Based CK Improvements

• Current CK work environment is very hot– MBUs release much of their heat

generated into kitchen environment – Air conditioning system does little

to control heat

JSN 06-39Date: 01 Oct 08

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CK Improvements

Serving line

Griddle Skillet

Sani Sinks

Refer

Drying Racks Table

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Doorway

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Steam Table Table

Oven

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• Modify Mechanical Room– Remove A/C– Increase fan capacity– Install ECU ducts

• Install double sided vent hood– Cook side/Sani side

• Initially use current equipment– MKT griddle– Heater tank– MKT pot rack– FSC sinks– CK oven– Commercial steam table

• Evaluate Closed Combustion appliance options and upgrade as new equipment becomes available

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CK Improvements

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Mobile Kitchen Trailer (MKT) RESET Kit

Purpose: • Extend the useful life of the Mobile Kitchen Trailer (MKT)• Increase ability of Army cooks to prepare full family of group rations

Results/Products:• Modified Depot Maintenance Work Requirement (DMWR) • Prototype kit installed on MKT platform

ROI/Payoff:• Kit transitions to ILSC RESET Program• More variety of ration preparation yields higher morale• Quieter, more reliable power source• Temperature control of appliances saves labor/fuel/power

JSN 05-20Date: 01 Oct 08

Schedule & Cost

SAMPLE MKT RESET KIT CONCEPT

Milestones FY08 FY09 FY10

Conceptualize kit      

Fabricate/test kit      

Modify DMWR/Transition to ILSC RESET Program      

CFREP 654713/548 ($K) 155 470 313

Supplemental Funds ($K) 35 - -

TOTAL $973K

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Mobile Kitchen Trailer (MKT) RESET Kit

• Project consolidates 3 Mobile Kitchen Trailer (MKT) efforts:– JSN 05-20 Oven for MKT– JSN 03-23 Skillet for MKT– JSN 04-28 Integrated power for MKT

– Project supports MKT RESET program and Total Lifecycle Management of the MKT

– Effort seeks a kit that can be installed as MKTs pass through RESET• Kit includes oven, skillet, power source, and

cabinetry and fabric changes

JSN 05-20Date: 01 Oct 08

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Background/Historical Information

• Project leverages 2004 effort to integrate oven with Mobile Kitchen Trailer

JSN 05-20Date: 01 Oct 08

Soldiers from Army’s Third Infantry Division utilized oven concept

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Accomplishments

JSN 05-20

• FY08:– Defined user requirements for kit during user’s working group

meeting– Numerous Solid Works models for various layouts– Evaluated ration preparation study– Reviewed numerous commercial and non-developmental ovens

and skillets – Fabricated kit components per Solid Works model – Integrated Product Team reviewed options and selected

concept (Team included user representatives) – Issued work order to Shelters Technology Team

• Installation of openings in fabric walls to accommodate Environmental Control Units.

Date: 01 Oct 08

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Accomplishments

JSN 05-20Date: 01 Oct 08

Selected concept for MKT RESET Kit

M59 range on modified base

Moveable cabinet

Skillet w modified base (or standard griddle)

Ice Chest

Relocated Condiment Cabinet (or folding table)

Storage Cabinet w/ drop leaf

Field Oven on modified base

Basic burner locations on modified base

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Planned Accomplishments

• FY09:– Award contract to design and fabricate prototype

skillet– Work closely with Letterkenney

• Integrate oven and skillet into Mobile Kitchen Trailer (MKT)• Modify cabinetry as needed• Update drawings and deliver MKT RESET kit prototype for

testing– Integrate 3KW generator and necessary power

distribution devices with MKT– Complete test plans with the user and

Developmental Test Command

JSN 05-20Date: 01 Oct 08

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Background/Historical Information

• Thermoelectric module based, self-powered improvement to the standard Tray Ration Heater

• Thermoelectric modules positioned on underside of the tank

– Water in tank is the cold side– Combustion gases from burner is the hot

side

• Heat of combustion utilized to produce electricity and charge on-board 12 volt battery

• 12 volt battery used to run low power Hawkmoor burner

• Burner operates on JP-8

JSN 04-04Date: 01 Oct 08

Fielded Tray Ration Heater

Prototype Self-Powered Tray Ration Heater

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Self-Powered Tray Ration Heater (SPTRH)

Purpose: Develop a self-powered version of the Tray Ration Heater that produces its own operating electricity from the heat of combustion

Results/Products:• Eliminates the need for a generator or HMMWV to power the system• Tested SPTRH prototype• Documentation to allow ECP to insert SPTRH into Assault Kitchen production

ROI/Payoff:• Reduction in JP8 consumption• Improved system reliability• Completed Performance Specification for procurement – FY10

JSN 04-04Date: 01 Oct 08

Schedule & CostMilestones FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09

Prototype development and test        

Test in relevant environment (6.3)

Transition to PM FSS (6.4)        

Production Qualification Test        

Operational Demo

Perf Spec development and transition to procurement        

CFREP 622786.H99 ($K) 267

CFREP 633001.C07 ($K) 250

CFREP 6433747.610 ($K) 120

CFREP 654713.548 ($K) 335

TTI ($K) 300 450

FCT ($K)     130  205 

TOTAL $2.1M

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Prototype Self-Powered Tray Ration Heater

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Key SPTRH Components

JSN 04-04Date: 01 Oct 08

Hawkmoor Burner Assembly

Hawkmoor Burner

Control Panel

Thermoelectric on Underside of Tank

Battery Side of SPTRH

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Medical Feeding Cart

Purpose: Develop item to replace the gurney that is currently used to transport food in field hospitals

Results/Products:• Med Cart will be maneuverable by one operator• Containers and food trays will be secure during transport

ROI/Payoff:• Eliminate injuries caused by gurney tipping and back strain• Reduced food loss due to spillage• Increase efficiency of food delivery• Transition to ILSC in FY09 for procurement

JSN 08-02Date: 01 Oct 08

Schedule & CostMilestones FY08

Design and Fabricate item        

User evaluation        

Prepare procurement specification        

Transition to ILSC        

CFREP 643747/610 ($K) 154 0

TOTAL $154K

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Current ItemFour Wheel Prototype

Three Wheel Prototype

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Need

• Effort submitted by LTC Desmond, Combat Development Directorate, MEDCOM– Replace current food transportation gurney

used in Combat Support Hospitals• Less food lost due to tipping• Better mobility to more quickly traverse rough

terrain• Improved food temperature holding• One person operation• Improved ergonomics

JSN 08-02Date: 01 Oct 08

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Variant 1: Medical Feeding Cart

•This prototype has a large capacity for holding food and transporting other items on the top surface• It has soft tires to easily maneuver over sand and uneven terrain•It can be pulled or pushed by one person•Top surface is 42 inches high•Commercial dollies can be provided for hard surface use (bottom photo)

JSN 08-02Date: 01 Oct 08

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Variant 2: Medical Feeding Cart

•This prototype has three wheels and is designed around the jogging/stroller concept• It has soft tires to easily maneuver over sand and uneven terrain•Top surface is 42 inches high•It can be converted to hard surface (only) use by swapping out the tires with the original four casters.

JSN 08-02Date: 01 Oct 08

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Planned Accomplishments

• FY09:– Complete user evaluation– Complete performance/technical

procurement data– Update Sets, Kits and Outfits for Food

Preparation and Service Set, Combat Support Hospital

– Transition to for procurement

JSN 08-02Date: 01 Oct 08

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Sanitation Kit for Forward Deployments

JSN 06-30Date: 01OCT08

Schedule & Cost

Milestones FY08 FY09

Identify potential components for kit

  

Test and evaluate components   

Perform Field Evaluation   

Finalize kit composition

Transition to FEST

CFREB 654713/548 ($K) 155 0

Total $155K

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Purpose: Develop a portable sanitation kit to reduce the potential for food borne illness in the field at remote feeding locations

Results/Products:• Identify sanitation components and integrate into prototype kit• Consolidated kit with all required cleaning and sanitizing agents (one NSN)• Technical data/specifications on kit

ROI/Payoff:• Improved hygiene and safety in field feeding• Reducing the potential for food borne illness• Bundles the optimal commercial sanitation items into available kit• Reduce items back hauled to Food Sanitation Center• Transition Assembly Contract Requirements Document (ACRD) to DSCP – FY09

Feeding location

Sanitation Components

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Questions