Appendix C provides advice for dealing with common gastrointestinal complaints encountered in the field. Assume all native foods are contaminated and might cause gastrointestinal illness. An appropriate food service sanitation officer must inspect all locally procured foods. Locally obtained foods should be prepared in a facility with the resources to guarantee wholesomeness and disinfection. The first point to keep in mind is, eating well in garrison prepares the body to be healthy and physically fit to endure any condition encountered in the field.
Pogey bait can be a useful supplement to the military rations provided in the field.
Carbohydrate is the body's most accessible fuel source for physical performance. Carbohydrate stores in the body become depleted quickly. A little of these foods is acceptable, but eating too much of these foods leave personnel less hungry for the more nutritious rations or complex carbohydrate snacks. Wet-pack ration components. Dry ration components, until rehydrated, can be consumed within two days if protected from contamination by insects, rodents, dust, humidity, etc.