As with any stove that burns fossil fuels, you must be wary of the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning, especially when such stoves are used in small relatively airtight shelters such as snow caves or thermal shelters. Virtually all of your cooking and snow-melting tasks are accomplished using the squad stove.
One stove is adequate for up to five soldiers. It is ideal for opening in forward or remote areas where heavy/bulky equipment could be an impediment. The squad stove is small, compact, light, and operates on white gas, MOGAS or kerosene.