MIL-PRF-44059 Beef Stew, Packaged In A Flexible Pouch, Shelf StableThis specification covers the performance criteria for production of a finished product consisting of shelf stable beef stew, packaged in a flexible pouch, suitable for use by the Department of Defense as a component of operational rations. This component is consumed by combat personnel under worldwide environmental extremes as part of an operational ration, and is a source of nutritional intake. It is essential that this item be produced in accordance with good commercial practice to attain high standards of appearance, odor, flavor, and texture so that high levels of troop acceptance are achieved.

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STANDARDIZATION DOCUMENT IMPROVEMENT PROPOSAL

INSTRUCTIONS

1. The preparing activity must complete blocks 1, 2, 3, and 8. In block 1, both the document number and revision

letter should be given.

2. The submitter of this form must complete blocks 4, 5, 6, and 7.

3. The preparing activity must provide a reply within 30 days from receipt of this form.

NOTE: This form may not be used to request copies of documents, nor to request waivers, or clarification of

requirements on current contracts. Comments submitted on this form do not constitute or imply authorization to

waive any portion of the referenced document(s) or to amend contractual requirements.

2. DOCUMENT DATE (YYMMDD)

1. DOCUMENT NUMBER

I RECOMMEND A CHANGE:

MIL-PRF-44059

1996 July 26

BEEF STEW, PACKAGED IN A FLEXIBLE POUCH, SHELF STABLE

3. DOCUMENT TITLE

4. NATURE OF CHANGE (Identify paragraph number and include proposed rewrite, if possible. Attach extra sheets as needed.)

5. REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION

6. SUBMITTER

a. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial)

b. ORGANIZATION

c. ADDRESS (Include Zip Code)

d. TELEPHONE (Include Area Code)

7. DATE SUBMITTED

(YYMMDD)

(1) Commercial

(2) AUTOVON

(If applicable)

8. PREPARING ACTIVITY

b. TELEPHONE (Include Area Code)

U.S. Army Soldier Systems Command,

a. NAME

Natick Research, Development, and Engineering Center

(1) Commercial

(2) AUTOVON/DSN

508-233-5907

256-5907

IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A REPLY WITHIN 45 DAYS, CONTACT:

c. ADDRESS (Include Zip Code)

Standardization Program Division

Commander, U.S. Army Soldier Systems Command, Natick

5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 1403, Falls Church, VA 22041-3346

Research, Development, and Engineering Center

Telephone (703) 681-9340 AUTOVON 761-9340

ATTN: SSCNC-WRE, Natick, MA 01760-5018

DD Form 1426, OCT 89

Previous editions are obsolete.

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