CKs will be used at battalion-level meal preparation sites, but are also available for other selected units in remote locations. Food is served and prepared to most of the troops at the preparation site, but rations can be sent in insulated food containers to soldiers in remote areas. The CK uses existing military items such as generators and field feeding equipment in addition to integrated commercial refrigerators and sinks. Modern Burner Units replace M-2 Burners in the Containerized Kitchen. Running water, a climate control system and venting are some features that are similar to a garrison kitchen.
Equipment is interchangeable on the CK s four burners, allowing cooks maximum flexibility.
The kitchen can be transported by ship, rail or air. We ve improved the ability to transport a field kitchen to the theater. In testing, it successfully traveled every three days to simulate movement in combat, Bernazzani said. The kitchen stays on the trailer in the field and is powered by a tactically-quiet generator. In a garrison, the kitchen can be placed on the ground and operated with a generator or electricity from an outlet.