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1. The advantages and disadvantages of BCT FSCs
omitting CKs and rolling primarily with AKs for field
feeding operations.
2. How could the (3) CKs in HHC, BSB- located at the
BSA be optimized? Attempt to be creative here.
3. Identify potential concerns from the vantage point
of a Senior Food Advisor who intends to prepare
BCTs for this restructure. Summarize ideas and
concepts that could be used to mitigate these
concerns and help prepare BCTs for this.
Tactical Field Feeding 8
Writing Assignment #1
David Ayala
Warrant Officer Basic Course Class 002-23
Technical Logistic College, Army Logistic University
Due Date: 23 July 2023
Tactical Field Feeding
Introduction
The current tactical field feeding requires a relatively to be consolidated in the battlefield. The mission requires a complex logistical plan to support the warfighters which requires us to use the full file feeding system (MKT or CK, FSC, MTRCS and bulk water). The Army is proposing a new tactical feeding option, which is going to help to mitigate the logistical support to fast phase feeding, proposing to use the AKs as a primary platform for BCT’s, utilizing UGR-E and UGR H&S. BCT (Brigade Combat Team) FSCs (Field Support Companies) play a crucial role in providing logistical support to their respective units. Rolling primarily with AKs (Army Kitchens) for field feeding operations can have both advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages
By relying on AKs for field feeding operations, the BCT FSCs can streamline their logistics and reduce the need for complex cooking equipment and supplies. Such as the MTRCS that for most of the times are non-mission capable. Since AKs are designed for mobility and efficiency, making it easier to provide a fast and agile feed all forward deployed troops.
Subsequently all Army kitchens systems are generally designed to be set up and taken down rapidly, allowing for faster deployment and movement therefore it make perfect sense to use this efficient platform to support all future tactical fights and to provide all warfighters with a nutritional meal. Another advantage is the use of the Unitized Group Rations heat & Serve (UGR H&S) that are shelf stable and contain all the basic nutrients that a warfighter need. Compared to the MKT and CK, AKs typically require less maintenance, saving time and resources that can be allocated to other critical tasks.
Disadvantages
Even though that one of the best advantages of the Army assault kitchens AKs is that is manpower efficient specially with the upcoming 92GF reduction, one of the biggest disadvantages is that AK has a smaller cooking capacity compared to the CK and the MKT. This limitation can result in slower meal preparation and potentially lead to longer wait times for site that has more the 250 pax headcount. Adaptability to religious or dietary restrictions: Soldiers in the field may have specific dietary requirements or restrictions due to allergies or cultural reasons. The limited cooking options in AKs might make it more challenging to cater to these servicemembers needs effectively. When we biggin to provide the H&S and the UGR-E, the commanders are going to complain as well as the soldiers because they are used to the UIGR-A. This is why is important to start talking training and provide this types of rations now and when the times comes the force and commanders will be ready.
(3) CKs in HHC, BSB- located at the BSA
I believed that while this platform will be feeding a higher headcount, it will at the same time provide support to the forward deployed troops to locations that the AK cannot drive. As well as the CK can facilitate the capability of doing LOGPAC to locations where warfighters need any dietary restrictions and where cultural preference needs to be met.