PROGRAM/WORKBOOK
MONDAY
October 27, 2014
R&DA Meeting Registration
1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Narragansett Prefunction
Pick up your meeting materials and your
R&DA "Goody Bag."
R&DA “Boot Camp 101”
3:00 P.M - 4:00 P.M.
Newport/Washington
(Third Floor)
This special session is offered to those who desire basic information on the military marketplace.
The purpose of this session is to provide information on various government agencies involved in
subsistence and related areas, to answer your questions, and to guide you to appropriate sessions
for your purposes.
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R&DA Finance Committee
4:00 P.M - 5:00 P.M.
Bristol/Kent
(Third Floor)
Visitation of vendor exhibits in Narragansett Prefunction
Welcoming Reception-Harbor Night
Sponsored by:
H.J. Heinz
Oregon Freeze Dry
PakLab
Rose Packing Co.
6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Narragansett Prefunction
Join us for an informal get together prior to the beginning of our Fall 2014 Meeting. Enjoy good food,
beverages, relaxing music, and that special R&DA hospitality. This is a great time to unwind, relax,
and a superb opportunity to visit with attendees, speakers, and key decision makers in industry,
government and academia. A special thanks to our sponsors who make this and similar opening
events possible.
TUESDAY
October 28, 2014
R&DA Meeting Registration
7:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Narragansett Prefunction
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Visitation of vendor exhibits in Narragansett Prefunction
Breakfast
7:00 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.
Narragansett A
Sponsored by:
Luxfer Magtech, Inc.
(Formerly Truetech/Innotech)
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Today’s Sponsors at Large
Strategic Foods Group
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Session I: Welcome & Administration
8:30 A.M.-8:45 A.M.
Narragansett B-C
Mr. John McNulty
Executive Director
R&DA
Session II: Keynote Address
8:45 A.M. - 9:40 A.M.
Narragansett B-C
Dr. Patrick Baker, SES
Interim Technical Director
US Army Natick Soldier RD&E Center
Dr. Patrick Baker, Interim Technical Director of the Natick RDEC, was just recently the Director of
the US Army Research Laboratory's (ARL's) Weapons and Materials Research Directorate (WMRD).
He was inducted into Senior Executive Service June 27.
The Senior Executive Service (SES) is comprised of the men and women charged with leading the
continuing transformation of government, according to the Office of Personnel Management website.
These leaders possess well-honed executive skills and share a broad perspective of government and a
public service commitment which is grounded in the Constitution.
WMRD is a national scientific and engineering resource in weapons, protection, and materials
technologies. WMRD conducts research in Lethality, Protection, and Materials and Manufacturing
and manages and collaborates on multiple extramural programs ranging from basic research to
manufacturing technology. The Directorate consists of approximately 450 employees.
Dr. Baker began his career with the Army in July 1984 at the Ballistics Research Laboratory. After
leaving in 1989 to pursue and complete his doctorate, he worked for the University of Dayton
Research Institute before returning to Army in 1995.
From 1995 to his appointment in May 2012, Baker held several positions in ARL. Starting as a bench
researcher, he progressed through Explosives Technologies Branch Chief; Deputy Director WMRD,
and Chief of the Terminal Effects and Protection Divisions. Baker also managed the extramural Joint
Insensitive Munitions Technology Program on behalf of (OUSD/AT&L)/Office of Land Warfare and
Munitions.
He currently serves as Chair of the Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM)
Protection Technology Focus Team. Baker serves on the Technical Advisory Committee for the Joint
Munitions, Fuze Technology, and Insensitive Munitions Technology Programs. He is a member of the
Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium Executive Committee, and serves on the Board of
Directors for two High Performance Software Application Institutes. He Formerly chaired the (TTCP)
Terminal Effects Technical Panel, the Joint Insensitive Munitions Technical Panel, the US Army
Insensitive Munitions Board, and he was active or led several (JANNAF) panels and activities during
his early technical career.
Dr. Baker holds bachelor's and master's degrees in mechanical engineering from Drexel University
and a doctoral degree in mechanical engineering from Vanderbilt University. He has published more
than 60 technical publications and reports. He is a recipient of the JANNAF (PSHS) Outstanding
Sustained Contribution Award, an Army's Greatest Invention Award, the Army Meritorious Civilian
Service Award, and the Army Exceptional Civilian Service Award.
Session III-A: DLA Troop Support Update
9:45 A.M. - 10:15 A.M.
Narragansett B-C
Synopsis: Contemporary issues affecting subsistence support to the military. Typical issues would
be regulatory requirements, the key issues adversely affecting support to our military in harm’s way,
and major changes on the horizon.
COL Robert E. King
Director of Subsistence Supply Chain
DLA Troop Support
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Visitation of vendor exhibits in Narragansett Prefunction
Morning Break
10:15 A.M. - 10:35 A.M.
Narragansett Prefunction
Sponsored by:
Multisorb Technologies
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Session III-B: Military Service Updates
10:35 A.M. - 11:35 A.M.
Narragansett B-C
Synopsis: This session features the leaders of government organizations who support the military in
garrison, in the field, and when in harm's way.
Mr. Jack Skelly
Chief Food, Liquid Logistics & Field Services
HQDA, G-4
"US Navy Update"
CDR Danny King
Director, Navy Food Service
NAVSUP
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Visitation of vendor exhibits in Narragansett Prefunction
Welcoming Luncheon
11:45 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Narragansett A
Sponsored by:
Multisorb Technologies
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SPECIAL SESSION BY INVITATION ONLY
Session V: DLA Troop Support/Natick/Military Services/Industry
“Captains of Industry” Panel Discussion/Working Luncheon
11:45 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Washington/Newport
(Third Floor)
***General Sessions Resume***
Session VI: Natick Updates
1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Narragansett B-C
Synopsis: Presenters from Natick Soldier RD&E Center will provide the latest updates on current
projects designed to improve combat feeding through rations and food service technologies.
Moderator: Ms. Betty Davis, Natick Soldier RD&E Center
"Research Initiatives within NSRDEC and CFD's Performance Optimization Team"
Ms. Betty Davis
Team Leader, Performance Optimization Research Team
"Calcium and Vitamin D: A Fortified Ration Item for the Maintenance of
Bone Health During Military Training"
Dr. James McClung
Deputy Division Chief, Military Nutrition Division, USARIEM
"The Pros and Cons of Shelf Stable High Protein Components"
Ms. Danielle Anderson
Senior Food Technologist, PORT, CFD
"Update on NASA Vitamin Stabilization Project"
Dr. Ann Barrett, Ph.D.
Food Engineer
PORT, CFD
"Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force Equipment and Systems"
Mr. Robert Bernazzani
Team Leader, Systems Equipment & Engineering Team
*** THIS CONCLUDES THE SESSIONS FOR TODAY ***
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R&DA Board of Directors’ Meeting
4:00 P.M - 5:30 P.M.
Bristol/Kent
(Third Floor)
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Hospitality Function
6:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Narragansett Prefunction
Sponsored by:
Cadillac Products Packaging Co.
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WEDNESDAY
October 29, 2014
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Today’s Sponsors at Large
Strategic Foods Group
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Visitation of vendor exhibits in Narragansett Prefunction
Breakfast
7:00 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.
Narragansett A
Sponsored by:
SOPAKCO
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Meeting Registration
7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Narragansett Prefunction
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Session VIII: Welcome & Administration
8:30 A.M. -8:35 A.M.
Narragansett B-C
Mr. John McNulty
Executive Director
R&DA
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Spouse Activity
9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Spouses meet at R&DA registration
desk at 8:45 a.m.
(There is a fee to attend this event)
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Session IX: R&DA Military Assistance Program Update
8:35 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.
Narragansett B-C
Synopsis: This session will focus on the many actions of R&DA’s Military Assistance Program, Inc.
(MAP) which supports the needs of US Military who have been injured due to hostilities on the
battlefield and when in harm’s way.
Mr. John McNulty
Executive Director
R&DA
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"Warrior Salute"
Mr. Sankar Sewnauth
President & CEO
CDS Monarch
&
Mr. Tom Tartaglia
Warrior Salute Program Development
CDS Monarch
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LTC Don Vtipil, USA (Ret.)
Chairman, Wounded Warrior
R&DA Military Assistance Program, Inc.
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Mr. Barney Rosner
Chairman Emeritus
R&DA
Session X: Food Service, Packaging, Equipment &
Technologies Work Group
9:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.
Narragansett B-C
Synopsis: This session will look at elements affecting the military in the dining hall, in ration
packaging, in food safety areas, and with emerging technologies that will affect how the government
does business in the future.
Work Group Chair: Ms. Michelle Richardson, US Army Natick Soldier RD&E
“An Overview of 3D Printing and Its Application to Food”
Mr. David Schnepp,
Dir., Business Dev. Food Products
3DSYSTEMS
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"Investigating the Physical and Chemical Interactions of Nanoparticles and
Intestinal Cells after Digestion"
Dr. Dawn Nida, Biomedical Engineer
Food Protection Team
US Army Natick Soldier RD&E
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“Nutrition & Neuroprotection - Improving Functional Outcomes after Blast Injury”
Dr. Angus Scrimgeour PhD
Nutritional Biochemist
US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
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Visitation of vendor booth/exhibits in Narragansett Prefunction
Morning Break
10:30 A.M. - 10:45 A.M.
Narragansett Prefunction
Sponsored by:
Bridgford Foods
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Session IX: Government Keynote
10:45 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
Narragansett B-C
Synopsis: This session features the leaders of government organizations who support the military in
garrison, in the field, and when in harm’s way. The organizations provide policy, research and
development procurement funding, and perform the most essential missions to ensure that our
fighting forces are able to deploy and operate in all environments. Their success is expected in all
situations, and their accomplishments are evident in the US Military and the World’s finest fighting
force.
Ms. Beverly Hamlette
Army Field Feeding Specialist
&
Mr. Ray Hosey
Food Service Systems Analyst
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Mr. Robert Coger
R&D Program Manager
HQ DLA J-3
Session XII: Combat Feeding Directorate Update
11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Narragansett B-C
This session will cover updates regarding focus areas and challenges of the operational rations and
field feeding equipment programs.
Mr. Steve Moody
Director, Combat Feeding Program
US Army Natick Soldier RD&E
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Visitation of vendor exhibits in Narragansett Prefunction
Networking Luncheon
12:30 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Narragansett Prefunction
Sponsored by:
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America
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Session XII: Rations Work Group
1:30 P.M. - 2:45 P.M.
Narragansett B-C
Synopsis: The work group will lead discussions on specific issues regarding MRE’s, Unitized Group
Rations, and all other ration types. Problems will be discussed, and input from all attendees is
encouraged. This is R&DA's longest running workgroup, beginning in 1948!
Work Group Co-Chairs:
Mr. Jim Lecollier, DLA Troop Support
Mr. Randy Newbold and Mr. John Kowalchik, The Wornick Company
I: Military Individual Rations
“Contracting News & Views”
Mr. Jim Lecollier
Chief, Individual Rations DLA Troop Support
“MRE Product Improvement Insights”
Ms. Jeannette Kennedy
Sr. Food Technologist, Natick Soldier RD&E Center
“Assault Special Purpose Ration News”
Ms. Julie Smith
Sr. Food Technologist, Natick Soldier RD&E Center
II: Inspections, Products Specifications &
Quality Systems/Audits
“USDA Contractor Inspection Results”
Mr. Michael Lynch
Agricultural Marketing Specialist, USDA
“Food Safety & Traceability Requirements Briefing”
LTC John Beach
Chief, Food Safety Office, DLA Troop Support
III: Military Group and Commercial Rations
“Contracting News & Views”
Ms. Karen Howard
Chief, Group Rations, DLA Troop Support
“UGR Product Improvement Insights”
Ms. Sue Harrington
Sr. Food Technologist, Natick Soldier RD&E Center
Session XIII: Natick Expert Panel Discussion
2:45 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Narragansett B-C
This session will provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions of Combat Feeding
Directorate subject matter experts.
*** THIS CONCLUDES THE SESSIONS FOR TODAY ***
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Fall 2014 Annual Reception
6:30 P.M. – 7:15 P.M.
Narragansett Prefunction
Sponsored by:
AmeriQual Group
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Fall 2014 Meeting Banquet
7:15 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Narragansett A
Sponsored by:
Perdue Farms
&
The Wornick Co.
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THURSDAY
October 30, 2014
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Breakfast
7:00 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.
Narragansett A
Sponsored by:
De Wafelbakkers
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Natick Industry Day Tour
Transportation Provided By
JTM Food Group
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Food Science & Industry Day – Natick Soldier Systems Center
8:30 A.M.– 4:30 P.M.
Hotel Lobby Entrance
This tour is conducted to promote an understanding of the functions of US Army Natick Soldier
RD&E Center, to learn of its capabilities and how to interact on projects supporting the military
under various DoD programs. Buses depart just beyond the main lobby area of the hotel. There will
be a technical ration sampling and demonstration of current and future military ration components
presented at mid-day.
*** THIS CONCLUDES OUR FORMAL PROGRAM ***