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6 Feeding the US Army Sixth Infantry Division (Light) in the Cold
Pages 115-122

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From page 115...
... in the Cold Thomas ~ Tanged INTRODUCTION For generations cold weather and extreme cold weather have altered the outcome of the best laid military plans. Conflicts between nations that took years to resolve involved sustaining armies during the winter months.
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From page 116...
... Flexibility, maneuverability, and the use of equipment are all reduced in the cold, while logistic, engineering, subsistence, and medical problems increase dramatically. Winter creates physiological stress on the individual, and the additional weight of winter clothing, sleeping bags, and rations combine to reduce individual and unit mobility.
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From page 117...
... Soldiers with the Alaska Army National Guard ("scouts"~2 who operate out of the most remote villages have experienced problems feeding their troops. Past generations of Alaskan scouts were hardened veterans of extreme cold weather, and they ate off the land.
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From page 118...
... The MKT can withstand frequent movement over unimproved surfaces, and it can be moved with relative ease over great distances in daylight, darkness, and under blackout conditions. The kitchen is engineered to provide three hot meals per day for a company-sized unit and requires no major overhaul or replacement of major components for 180 days.
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From page 119...
... , the fabric of the roof canopy assemblies and the cover assemblies became extremely stiff. Failure of the fabric to stretch during installation of the upright poles during setup resulted in Sequent damage to the roof canopy sections and made assembly of the cover tedious.3 Both MKTs had to have cover 3 The MKT canopy assemblies, made of heavy canvas and plastic, became unduly stiff when exposed to extreme cold.
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From page 120...
... and extendable, modular frame-supported shelter consisting of a collapsible aluminum frame covered with polyester fabric is the best solution to the Sixth Infantry Division (Light) tentage problem.
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From page 121...
... uses the KCLFF with M-577 TOC extension for foodservice operations in the field and to provide remote feeding capabilities to forward areas. Tray rations currently are the preferred hot operational ration for Cold-Weather Feeding Doctrine (U.S.
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From page 122...
... Standard Operating Procedures. Cold Weather Field Feeding Procedures, Appendix C
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