partial contents: chemical biological protection: soman hydrolyzing and detoxifying properties of an enzyme from a thermophilic bacterium; enhanced sensitivity of the enzyme-linked immunosorbant technique for microbial protein toxins; chemical agent decontamination by enzyme detergent formulations; factors modifying the penetrability of protein-containing aerosols through fabrics; experimental validation of a mass transfer model for chemical warfare (cw) protective materials; simulation of heat and mass transfer phenomena in air microclimate cooling garments; ration design and food science; a systematic approach to ration design to achieve nutritional optimization; noninvasive monitor for food thermoprocessing; sulfite in military rations: detection, optimization, and alternatives; reduction of maillard browning in wet-pack fruit by amino acid sequestration; sensory and situational determinants of ration consumption: the clean battlefield and the well-nourished soldier; strategy for assessing the microbial safety of temperature-abused chilled and frozen food products for salvage; human factors: expert system to lighten the soldier's load; the need for issuing a better fitting uniform; soldier feedback for better products. (aw)