A Cost and Systems Effectiveness Analysis of Consolidated Field Feeding for Army AIM Divisions.

摘要

A cost and systems effectiveness analysis was performed to determine the overall impact of a consolidated field feeding concept as compared to the conventional company level system. Four alternative consolidated systems, which differed primarily on the basis of equipment and shelters provided, were evaluated. All four alternative systems showed substantial savings in both food service personnel (ranging from 2395 to 2958) and KP personnel (ranging from 794 to 2162) for the 13 Army AIM Divisions. The preferred alternative system consisted of a mix of Mobile Kitchen Trailers and XM-75 kitchens. All kitchens in this system were provided with improved sanitation equipment. The relative worth for this alternative showed a 123% improvement as compared to the baseline system of company level kitchens. (Author)