<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> The role of providing ready-to-use food, regarded as a multiplicator of the combat force of the formations of the Bulgarian Army (BA) participating in peace keeping operations (PKO) is beyond doubt. The concept of the feeding of a battalion battle group (BBG), which is a potential participant in PKO should be sustainable under any conditions in different climatic zones and altitudes, providing for the specific needs of the personnel in accordance with their sex, age, health status, body mass index (BMI) and personal preferences. The energy needs of the servicemen in a BBG on a PKO in hot climates are equal to those in moderate climates - 3595 kcal per day. During combat operations this need rises to 4905 kcal per day.</p></abstract>

The role of providing ready-to-use food, regarded as a multiplicator of the combat force of the formations of the Bulgarian Army (BA) participating in peace keeping operations (PKO) is beyond doubt. The concept of the feeding of a battalion battle group (BBG), which is a potential participant in PKO should be sustainable under any conditions in different climatic zones and altitudes, providing for the specific needs of the personnel in accordance with their sex, age, health status, body mass index (BMI) and personal preferences. The energy needs of the servicemen in a BBG on a PKO in hot climates are equal to those in moderate climates - 3595 kcal per day. During combat operations this need rises to 4905 kcal per day.

Use of Linear Optimization Model in Defining The New Standards for The Preparation of Food for Servicemen in Preparation for Participation in Peacekeeping Operations

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The role of providing ready-to-use food, regarded as a multiplicator of the combat force of the formations of the Bulgarian Army (BA) participating in peace...

Use of Linear Optimization Model in Defining The New Standards for The Preparation of Food for Servicemen in Preparation for Participation in Peacekeeping Operations

Published Online: Jul 25, 2017

Page range: 65 - 70

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/kbo-2017-0089

Keywords
linear optimization, product sets, standards, feeding

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Use of Linear Optimization Model in Defining The New Standards for The Preparation of Food for Servicemen in Preparation for Participation in Peacekeeping Operations

Published Online: Jul 25, 2017

Page range: 65 - 70

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/kbo-2017-0089

Keywordslinear optimization, product sets, standards, feeding

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Keywords
linear optimization, product sets, standards, feeding