Our soldiers now no longer have their outfield meals packed in
squat styrofoam boxes in styrofoam containers. HQ Supply &
Transport (HQ S&T) has been phasing in new paper meal boxes and
meal box carrier bags, with all camps SAF-wide now using the new
items.
In terms of both design and material, the new meal boxes and
carrier bags offer significant improvements. The cover-over-base
design and the material of the box are able to retain heat better
and help to prevent contamination of the food. The box is also
stronger with the 3-ply reinforced corner, and being made out of
recycled, biodegradable foodgrade paper, is also more
environmentally-friendly.
The carrier bag is lined with five layers of insulating material
like aluminium foil and foam to provide the same benefits, and has
two carrying slings for convenient movement. Overall, handling and
transportation is now much improved. Both the box and bag are also
lighter.
Head Materials Branch, HQ S&T, LTC Sebastian Tan said,
Training areas can be quite far from the cookhouse. It may take
one or two hours to deliver the food to the soldiers. As part of
our effort to provide good food for our servicemen, we are proud to
introduce the new paper meal boxes, which can keep food warmer for
a significantly longer period of time.
Soldiers gave their thumbs-up to the new meal boxes. CPL Wilson Tan
said, The new meal box is definitely more sturdy, and the food
comes to us warm and fresh. Im glad the SAF is implementing such
improvements for our welfare.
