Gill, Douglas E. 1964 Synopsis of ATF June 1964 Here I'll shall present my impressions of ATF trip June-July 1964, criticisms and recommendations thereof. FOOD: Although the others frequently complained about the food on board, I have no complaints whatsoever. It was far better than I expected, the meals often large and including several courses. It is unfortunate such items as milk 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 difficult to adjust thereto. Food on the islands was basically C-ration meals, plus any extras such as canned fruit, fresh fruit, fresh bread, peanut butter and preserves, that could easily be brought in. Needless 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 time 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 meal, and the sight and taste of C-rations was repulsive. I ate them only out of necessity. One time that was noticeable lacking in the C-rations was vegetables; potatoes, lima beans, and baked beans were the closest they came.