INCH-POUND
MIL-PRF-44469A
26 July 1996
SUPERSEDING
MIL-C-44469
28 May 1993
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
CHILI AND MACARONI, PACKAGED IN A FLEXIBLE POUCH, SHELF STABLE
This specification is approved for usc by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of
Defense.
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This specification covers the performance criteria for production of a finished
product consisting of shelf stable chili and macaroni, 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.
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 4 and 5 of this
specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification
or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to
ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all
specified requirements documents cited in sections 4 and 5 of this specification, whether or not
they are listed.
Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may
be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Commander, U.S. Army Soldier
Systems Command, Natick Research, Development, and Engineering Center, ATTN:
SSCNC-WRE, Natick, MA 01760-5018 by using the self-addressed Standardization Document
Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.
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DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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