The product is manufactured from powdered ice-cream mix by machines conveniently placed in corps and division areas and at Quartermaster Class I supply points. The product is transported from place of manufacture to front-line troops in insulated containers. Army bread always has been a source of pride to the Quartermaster and a satisfaction to the soldier. Korea is no exception. However, a new idea that may well be adopted for garrison use has been developed in Korea.
Fresh bread is supplied for two meals only and bread ingredients are provided for the third meal.
This arrangement makes it possible for units to add variety to the ration by baking hot rolls and hot biscuits, and extra pastries. The grim Korean winters have made food even more important to the soldier than during normal operations. In Korea the additional calories required by the human body under conditions of severe cold are provided by a caloric supplement to the ration consisting of extra bread, oleomargarine, oatmeal. Milk, potatoes, and jams and jellies. This supplement made available to all troops operating under sub-zero temperatures.