LTC Scott Varnado Director Joint Culinary Center of Excellence (JCCoE) Research and Development Associates Fall Meeting 2015 “Modernizing Army Food Service”
CW5 Princido Texidor Army Food Advisor Joint Culinary Center of Excellence (JCCoE) Research and Development Associates Fall Meeting 2015 “Modernizing Army Food Service”
Ms. Cara Vartuli-Dusablon Division Chief Concepts, Systems, and Policy Division Joint Culinary Center of Excellence (JCCoE) ACES Operations Directorate Research and Development Associates Fall Meeting 2015 “Modernizing Army Food Service”
4 Agenda References Future Goals DFAC Transition Opportunity Do’s and Don’ts The new food service professional Uniform AOR Changing theaters Recommendations Follow the process Questions
References Army Regulation Department of Army Pamphlet Doing Business with the Army Food Program ss_Army_Food_ProgramDec2007.pdf.quartermaster.army.mil/jccoe DA CONOPS Menu available on the JCCoE web page, varies by theater Army Buyer’s Guide; STANDARD! 5
FUTURE Goals –Change the face of today’s Army Food Program –Be flexible –Spend efficiently and effectively 6
FUTURE DFAC Transition –“ New” locations, schedules, menus – Utilize EXORD feedback to tailor locations – Pilot locations Consulting contract to begin 1 Nov Opportunity- if your product has a fit in our mission it will be sought out Do’s and Don'ts –Do provide product data sheets and/or samples when requested –Don’t bombard JCCoE with requests to show items 7
Installations: 25 CONUS Projected G-Store: 25 Projected KIOSKs: Estimated Average Population: 20-40M Requirements: Enterprise Menu Equipment and Training Pricing to meet BDFA Business analysis Marketing/Branding Advertising G-Store & KIOSK Projections G-Store & KIOSK Projections
Industry + Expertise + Partnership = Success Will Industry be willing to assist the Army with these Concepts? How can Industry Help the Army be successful ? What kind of Partnership can we do? Can the Army leverage automation, equipment, industry trends and analysis?
Sequestration Issues Improve Cost Efficiencies Sources Sought (2-TRADOC & Consultation) Consultation contract let, Start date Nov 1 LIA (Leidos) EXORD (Published 11 Aug 2015) Requirements: Close/Consolidate/Space Reduction Surveys for Alternative Feeding Options Response (90 Days) Quarterly/Annual Reviews Where is the Army Now? Where is the Army Now?
FUTURE The New Food Service Professional –Effective 1 October 92G Food Specialist is now 92G Culinary Specialist –Renaming ceremony will take place on 29 October at the JCCoE Training Directorate 1030 Uniform –First uniform change for Food Service since 1970 –Fielding projected to begin in March of
FUTURE 12 Purpose: To approve of a new food service uniform for garrison feeding operations. The overall new uniform concept is focused on providing the Army Food Service Soldier (92Gs) with a modern garrison uniform. The current uniform is the medical service white uniform which was adopted for wear for food service personnel in The current footwear authorized are either low quarters or combat boots. Food Service Uniform Female Food Service Uniform Male Food Service Uniform Manager New Uniform: New Uniform: White long sleeve double breasted smock with mandarin collar and French cuffs with chalk or snap buttons poly-cotton fabric. White long sleeve double breasted smock with mandarin collar and French cuffs with chalk or snap buttons poly-cotton fabric. Black pants with belt loop and elastic waist band poly-cotton fabric Black pants with belt loop and elastic waist band poly-cotton fabric Shoes Black oxford laced shoe Shoes Black oxford laced shoe Boot -Hot Weather, Black, Safety Toe Boot. Vanguard Running Shoe Boot -Hot Weather, Black, Safety Toe Boot. Vanguard Running Shoe
FUTURE AOR: Be aware of the moving target, headcounts will change Don’t stock pile inventory Understand the Army’s goals in drawdown operations 13
Recommendations Army Buyers Guide: Army Buyers Guide –Standards –Grade A –NAMP –USDA, USDC Doing Business with the Army 14
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