Army Assault Kitchen (AK)

heat on the move

Babington’s Heat-on-the-Move solutions prepare hot meals while in transit for front line feeding. Purpose-built for today’s agile, expeditionary forces, these lightweight, energy-efficient systems integrate into tactical vehicles or can be dismounted for standalone operation—enabling safe, on-demand heating of Unitized Group Rations (UGR H&S) and fresh rations anytime, anywhere.

Developed in direct response to Warfighter and First Responder needs, both legacy and next-generation Tray Ration Heaters are transforming field logistics. They are designed to minimize setup time, reduce fuel consumption, and eliminate reliance on fixed infrastructure. Whether mounted on legacy HMMWVs—or next-generation JLTVs and ISVs—the TRH systems deliver hot, nutritious meals at the point of need—no matter how fast or far the mission moves.

mobile meals at the tactical edge

Back of military vehicle loaded with green crates, a metal box, and a fire extinguisher, parked on dirt with trees in the background.

Marine Corps Tray Ration Heater (TRH)

Tray Ration Heater (TRH)

The centerpiece of the Army’s Assault Kitchen (AK) and Marine Corps’ Tray Ration Heating System (TRHS) is the Babington Tray Ration Heater (TRH)—a compact, fuel-efficient field appliance engineered to heat Unitized Group Ration-Heat & Serve (UGR-H&S) tray packs, as well as fresh rations, in expeditionary or mobile environments. The primary heat source for the TRH is the Babington multi-fuel burner, providing safe, smokeless operation using JP-8, diesel, or other distillate fuels in compliance with the DoD’s Single Fuel Forward policy.

Assault kitchen & tray ration heating system

A stainless steel water bath with multiple metal containers inside, used for laboratory purposes. It has a hinged lid open, with a caution sign on the front.
Group of soldiers in camouflage uniform standing in line, some sitting or kneeling, in a wooded outdoor area with trees and dirt road, possibly during a supply or distribution event.
Military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms line up to receive food from a black box with diverse dishes in a desert setting.
A soldier in camouflage uniform and glasses sitting on a military vehicle, eating a meal from a tray with a plastic bag in a desert landscape.
Improved Tray Ration Heater (TRH-I)

coming soon:
Next-Gen Mobility

Babington is integrating its next-generation, battery powered Tray Ration Heater (TRH) with advanced tactical vehicle platforms, including the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) and the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV).

Military vehicle with a trailer loaded with supplies in a desert landscape.
Military-style off-road vehicle driving on a dirt road with trees in the background.

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