Gill, Douglas E . 
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Synopsis of ATF June 1964 
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Here I’ . shall present tay impressions of ATF trip June-July 1964, 
criticisms and recommendations thereof. 
FOOS: Although the ethers frequently complained about the food on 
bohi*di I have no complaints whatsoever. It was far better than I 
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expected, the reals often large and including several courses. It is 
unfortunate such items, as mi 11c and eggs cannot be stored for longer 
periods of time, but it was not difficult to adjust to compensatory 
items. The meals were balanced and there was always enough to feed me. 
Fresh fruit from the mess deck was frequent and a welcome snack. 
Adjustment to relatively strict meal hours was expected and was not 
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difficult to adjust thereto. 
Food on the islands was basically C-ration meals, pluB any extras 
such as canned fruit, fresh fruit, fresh bread, peanut butter and 
preserves, that could easily be brought in. Keedeless to say the nutritious 
value of such meals was low, concentrating heavily on carbohydrates. 
There were no regular meals, but rather we ate when and what tine allowed. 
Often this was little and sporadic. At first I didn't mind eating C-rations 
at all but towards the end I longed for a substantial, well-balanced 
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out of necessity. One time that was noticeable lacking in the C-rations 
was vegetables J potatoes, lima beans, and baked beans were the closest 
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