UNCLASSIFIED Army Field Feeding Systems

UNCLASSIFIED 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

UNCLASSIFIED 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

UNCLASSIFIED  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)

UNCLASSIFIED 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 Ft Lee on 27 May to discuss implementation plan Received concurrence memorandum from CASCOM on 13 June 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. MBU Date: OCT 08 MilestonesFY08 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 Funding245K TOTAL $245K 7 8 MISSION: Primary heat source for Cooking Operations in All Army Field Feeding Equipment.

UNCLASSIFIED 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

UNCLASSIFIED 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 Date: 01 Oct 08

UNCLASSIFIED CK Improvements Serving line GriddleSkillet Sani Sinks Refer Drying RacksTable Doorway Pots Warm Cab Steam TableTable Oven Generator Hand Sink 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

UNCLASSIFIED CK Improvements

UNCLASSIFIED 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 Date: 01 Oct 08 Schedule & Cost SAMPLE MKT RESET KIT CONCEPT MilestonesFY08FY09FY10 Conceptualize kit Fabricate/test kit Modify DMWR/Transition to ILSC RESET Program CFREP /548 ($K) Supplemental Funds ($K)35-- TOTAL $973K 7 8

UNCLASSIFIED Mobile Kitchen Trailer (MKT) RESET Kit Project consolidates 3 Mobile Kitchen Trailer (MKT) efforts: –JSN Oven for MKT –JSN Skillet for MKT –JSN 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 Date: 01 Oct 08

UNCLASSIFIED Background/Historical Information Project leverages 2004 effort to integrate oven with Mobile Kitchen Trailer JSN Date: 01 Oct 08 Soldiers from Army’s Third Infantry Division utilized oven concept

UNCLASSIFIED Accomplishments JSN 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

UNCLASSIFIED Accomplishments JSN Date: 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

UNCLASSIFIED 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 Date: 01 Oct 08

UNCLASSIFIED Assault Kitchen (AK) Trailer Mounted Configuration 16 Tables Tray Ration Heater Tank Insulated Containers Inverter Light Tactical Trailer

UNCLASSIFIED 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 Date: 01 Oct 08 Fielded Tray Ration Heater Prototype Self-Powered Tray Ration Heater

UNCLASSIFIED 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 Date: 01 Oct 08 Schedule & Cost MilestonesFY06FY07FY08FY09 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 H99 ($K)267 CFREP C07 ($K)250 CFREP ($K)120 CFREP ($K)335 TTI ($K) FCT ($K) TOTAL $2.1M Prototype Self-Powered Tray Ration Heater

UNCLASSIFIED Key SPTRH Components JSN Date: 01 Oct 08 Hawkmoor Burner Assembly Hawkmoor Burner Control Panel Thermoelectric on Underside of Tank Battery Side of SPTRH

UNCLASSIFIED 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 Date: 01 Oct 08 Schedule & Cost MilestonesFY08 Design and Fabricate item User evaluation Prepare procurement specification Transition to ILSC CFREP /610 ($K)1540 TOTAL $154K 8 Current Item Four Wheel Prototype Three Wheel Prototype

UNCLASSIFIED 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 Date: 01 Oct 08

UNCLASSIFIED 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 Date: 01 Oct 08

UNCLASSIFIED 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 Date: 01 Oct 08

UNCLASSIFIED 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

UNCLASSIFIED Sanitation Kit for Forward Deployments JSN Date: 01OCT08 Schedule & Cost MilestonesFY08FY09 Identify potential components for kit Test and evaluate components Perform Field Evaluation Finalize kit composition Transition to FEST CFREB /548 ($K)1550 Total $155K 7 8 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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