Army Fields HIMARS to Fourth Battalion
The High Mobility Artillery Rocket System is now being fielded to the 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery at Fort Lewis' Yakima Training Center -- the fourth unit Armywide to receive the rocket system mounted on a five-ton truck chasis. army.mil |
Sling Bag offers convenience, portability
Finding a way for Soldiers to accomplish their missions more easily is what lies behind the design of many products created by the Individual Equipment Lab at the U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center here. army.mil |
Dometic
Dometic offers a wide range of superior catering equipment for military and other outdoor activities. The field catering equipment programme includes insulated transport boxes, field refrigerators and multifuel cookers.INSULATED TRANSPORT CONTAINERS FOR FRESH AND FROZEN FOODDometic offers a wide range of rugged military insulated containers for the transport of fresh or frozen food. The units are so well insulated that they can accommodate the transport of frozen or fresh goods for up to two days by non-refrigerated truck. Different capacities are available.FIELD REFRIGERATIONNew developments in the area of field refrigeration include AC, DC and AC / DC field refrigerators / freezers encased in solid, rotational moulded, insulated cabinets. Capacities range from 20L to 1,000L.Autonomous transport refrigerators for fresh food (Zeolite technology) are also now available. No electrical connection is required during the transportation of autonomous transport refrigerators. Their minimum capacity is 12 hours. FIELD KITCHENSThe TRHS multi-purpose field kitchen is ideal both for integration into containerised kitchens, and use as a free-standing unit. The universal cooking unit is adapted for basic food preparation processes with suitable cooking accessories:BoilingSteamingFryingDeep fryingBain-mariePowered by the MFB 30 multifuel burner, the unit will feed 100-250 soldiers, depending on the cooking configuration. It is therefore only available for large projects.The SPCD unit is a portable multifuel cooker for groups of 30-50 people, and is designed to hold several types of pots and pans to boil, fry or deep fry basic meals.It can also be combined with the new GB-10 model, which is composed of a 24L stainless steel cooking pot and an insulated container. It is only available for large projects.INSULATED FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTAINERSDometic's robust food and beverage containers have outstanding insulation properties to withstand the most rigorous climatic conditions. All containers are portable and stackable and are constructed of solid plastic.The GB-3 model (11L / 3gal) is the most technologically advanced insulated beverage dispensing container available on the market. It is now also available in 18L (5gal) and 23L (6gal) versions. Its stainless steel inner liner ensures perfect hygiene.The GB-7 and GB-7 Compact models are ideal Gastronorm-compatible insulated food carriers. These models can be supplied with stainless steel GN containers and lids.The GB-18 model is a 65L, front opening, insulated container to transport Gastronorm containers, and is equipped with two integrated carrying handles.The GB-24 model is a new 100L, front opening, insulated container to transport Gastronorm containers, and is equipped with two integrated carrying handles. It offers a superior insulation performance.Dometic also supplies the GB-24 PLUS model, which has a thermoelectrical system for an increased hold over time of cold or hot food preparations. The new and universal GB-35 model (136L / 35gal) has been developed to offer a higher loading capacity of Gastronorm containers, Euronorm plastic cages (400mm x 600mm), or baking plates (400mm x 600mm). Fully reversible (left or right door opening), it is also available as a chest version and with a drainage valve (for washing/cleaning purposes). Feet or wheels are optional, as is a refrigeration system for connection to a battery (12VAC to 24VAC), and a main electric power supply (110VAC to 240VAC).Please contact Dometic for more information about our equipment. army-technology.com |
NAMSA : New Contracts for Renault Trucks Defense
Renault Trucks Defense has just signed two contracts with NATO's logistic support agency, NAMSA. These contracts concern the supply of several tens of vehicles type Kerax in 4x4 or 6x6 version and a few tens of equipments. army-technology.com |
04/03/2008: Afghanistan Graduates First Police Trauma Assistance Personnel
The Afghan National Police Central Training Center graduated 24 police officers from the first course for trauma-assistance personnel taught by U.S. Navy hospital corpsmen. defenselink.mil |