Investigating the conditions of supply of emergency rations in Nezaja

Proper and targeted nutrition is one of the important aspects of health which affects dramatically the physical and moral health of individuals, being especially important for military forces. In fact, it can be said that next to ammunition and weapons, one of the most important requirements in military missions is having proper food diets.Distribution of food rations, especially in certain circumstances (crisis, emergency, war and passive defense) helps military staff to continue their mission and develops nutrition security. This article examines the conditions of supplying emergency rations in Iran’s Army Ground Force (Nezaja). The analytical method and library studies were conducted through a questionnaire and field research. The population of the study included 40 personnel involved in units responsible for providing food rations. The results of the study indicate that the developing food standards and suitable packing and also observing principles of logistics and self-sufficiency of food parcels in the preparation of emergency rations to the Army operational units, are necessary.