Army Ration Packs

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New military ration packs to begin winter trials

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Frontline troops will be making a meal of new military ration packs to ensure they are suitable during the harsh Afghanistan winter, it was announced at the Combined Services Culinary Challenge today. The ration packs are designed to be used all year round by frontline troops. A total of 450,000 packs of the new rations have been issued to troops who will be fighting in temperatures between -5°C and 15°C. The winter trials will make sure that the food inside the rations is fit for the harsh conditions.

These trials build on the success of the new 24-hour Multi-Climate Rations (MCR) summer trials where over 750,000 boxes were tested by deployed troops working in extremely hot temperatures.

At the Combined Services Culinary Challenge (CSCC), chefs from across the Armed Forces have been putting their culinary skills to the ultimate test by going head-to-head in the three-day competition to serve a feast fit for frontline troops.

Their efforts will be judged by a panel which includes Michelin-starred chefs to test the standards of the competing teams.

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Defence Food Services Team Leader

Captain Jeremy Rigby RN said

“One of the most important requirements is to provide increased variety to troops operating for long periods on rations which will help reduce menu fatigue. These new menus have been developed to meet the needs of service personnel operating in the extreme climates of Afghanistan, providing them with a wider range of nutritionally balanced meals.”

He also added:

“Feedback from the summer trials has been extremely positive and we look forward to responses from the troops on any improvements we can make.”

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In the competition, one Service team per day will prepare, cook and serve a VIP meal for 64 diners. Other categories will include the team buffet, international military team and junior military chef of the year.

The event is a showcase for the professionalism, skills and the expertise of the catering staff across the whole of Defence, highlighting the importance of continual professional training and development.

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