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UNCLASSIFIED
Judith Aylward, MS, RDSr. Food Technologist
Supplier/Vendor LiaisonIndividual Combat Rations TeamDoD Combat Feeding Directorate
Research & Development Associates Fall Forum
November 2009
Fielded Individual/Assault Ration Improvement Project
R&DA Boot Camp
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Combat Ration Development & Integration ProcessCombat Ration Development & Integration Process
WHERE COMPONENTS/ PRODUCTS ORIGINATE:
Warfighter Feedback – Through a variety of channels, Warfighters often “ask” for specific menu items to be considered.
Non-Developmental Item – Items that have been submitted by industry for evaluation and consideration.
In-House Development – Items that have been developed by CFD R&D personnel taking into consideration current industry trends and Joint Statements of Needs (JSN) Submittals.
Bench-Top Sensory
Evaluations
Bench-Top Sensory
Evaluations
IS ITEM APPROPRIATE FOR COMBAT
RATIONS?
IS ITEM APPROPRIATE FOR COMBAT
RATIONS?
PackagingPackagingProduced/Packaged
in USA
Produced/Packaged
in USA
Nutrition Standards
for Operational
Rations
Nutrition Standards
for Operational
Rations
Shelf StableShelf
Stable
Historical Storage
Data
Historical Storage
Data
PRODUCT EVALUATION CRITERIA:
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Individual Combat Ration TeamIndividual Combat Ration Team
Meal, Cold WeatherLong Range Patrol
Meal, Ready-to-Eat™ (MRE™)
First Strike Ration®
Carbopack
Modular Operational Ration Enhancement
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Meal, Ready-to-Eat ™ Meal, Ready-to-Eat ™
Requirements:• Provides 1300 calories per meal• 24 menus• 4 vegetarian meals• Weight/volume crucial• Approved as sole source of
food for 21 days• Shelf life: 3 years at 80oF & 6 months at
100oF• Current production – MRE™ XXIX (2009 date of pack)
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Meal, Ready-to-Eat ™ Meal, Ready-to-Eat ™
Continuous Product Improvement• 226 new items approved since 1993• 69 least acceptable items removed• 4 vegetarian menus• FDA food label w/allergens & trans fats• Hot beverage bag in each meal• Horizontal tear pouch• New menu bag graphics• More whole muscle meats• More ethnic foods
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Meal, Ready-to-Eat ™ Improvements Meal, Ready-to-Eat ™ Improvements
Horizontal Tear Pouch Beverage Pouch
Hot Beverage BagNew GraphicsBreakfast Meals
Commercial Foods
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First Strike Ration®First Strike Ration®
First Strike Ration®:
• OTSG approved restricted ration (10 days)
• Calorie dense, 2900 kcals
• Modular- eat on the move
• Lightweight/low cube
• 3 menus
• Performance enhancing
• 2 year shelf life
• Continuous product improvement
• Available for procurement
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Modular Operational Ration Enhancement Pack (MORE)Modular Operational Ration Enhancement Pack (MORE)
High Altitude Prototype Pack
Date: 01 Oct 08 JSN 06-11
Mountain Warfare Training Exercises
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MOREMORE
• To augment combat rations with scenario specific enhancement packs– High altitude/cold weather/extreme exertion– Combat Warfighter weight loss– Decrease significant loss in cognitive and physical abilities that
can occur in extreme environments
JSN 06-11
Date: 01 Oct 08
• To provide potential performance optimizing ingredients to the Warfighter– Tyrosine for cold weather– Quercetin for extreme exertion– Caffeine and carbohydrate for long duration/high altitude
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MOREMORE
MORE-High Altitude Version 1 (2010)
NSN number 8970-01-577-9691 Pack 1 Pack 2
Zapplesauce® Filled Pretzels
Cheese Spread, Jalapeno Nut raisin mix w/choc discs
Cracker Dried Cranberries
Fudge Brownie Beef Snack, Teriyaki
Mini Mocha FS™ Bar Beef Snack, BBQ
Beverage, Carb Electrolyte Beverage, Carb Fortified (Form e)
Caffeinated Gum
Weight: 330gCalories: 1025
Weight: 280gCalories: 1070
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MOREMORE
MORE-High Altitude Version 2 (2011)
Pack 1 Pack 2 Pack 3
Caffeinated Chocolate Pudding
First Strike™ Bar Mini First Strike™ Bar, Mocha
Nut Mix w/ dried fruit Nut raisin mix w/choc discs
Cracker
Toaster pastry (whole grain)
Corn nuggets Spicy cheese and vegetable spread
Energy gel Energy gel Baked snack cracker
Pretzels, cheese filled Bev, carb electrolyte Bev, carb fortified form E
Beef jerky Zapplesauce®
Caffeinated gum
Weight:350gCalories: 1200
Weight: 300gCalories: 1220
Weight: 300gCalories: 1030
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Meal, Cold Weather/ Long Range Patrol (MCW/LRP)Meal, Cold Weather/ Long Range Patrol (MCW/LRP)
• Dual purpose in single product: 12 menus
– MCW – Cold weather missions• Lightweight/low volume• Issued as 3 per day• Calorically dense (4600 calories)• Dehydrated components won’t freeze• White meal bag
− LRP – Special Operations missions• Issued as one per day• Restricted ration 1500 calories• Tan colored meal bag
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New Item Introduction for Individual Combat Rations New Item Introduction for Individual Combat Rations
Item field tested
Yes
No
No
Natick In-House or Non-Developmental Item
submittal
Sensory score
acceptable ?
Is item appropriate for ration?
Item storage tested (4 wks 120F, 6 month 100F)
Yes
Item score acceptable in the field?No
Yes
No further testing
Item recommended at Joint Services
Operational Ration Forum (JSORF)
Contact project officer &send to Natick
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4QY1
2QY2
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Questions?Questions?
Warfighter Recommended, Warfighter Tested, Warfighter Approved™