Appendix C provides additional advice about the signs and symptoms of dehydration and what to do if dehydration occurs. Prevent Ration Monotony 1. Serve at least one prepared, hot meal per day. This is probably the simplest, most effective single thing one can do to help maintain voluntary food intake and morale. Ensure proper preparation of all meals.
Initial impressions are important because regaining soldier acceptance is difficult.
Work with logistical support personnel to ensure that soldiers receive a variety of food items. For example, there are 10 different tray ration breakfast menus and 10 different dinner menus. Be sure to obtain and serve the variety available. Almost anything different, especially if it does not come in a green can or brown pouch, will help break the monotony and maintain food intake. Gastrointestinal Complaints 1.