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Meals Ready to Eat (MRE)

Meals Ready to Eat (MRE)

Everyone knows what they are, but what's in them?

Except for the beverages, the entire meal is ready to eat. While the entree may be eaten cold when operationally necessary, it can also be heated in a variety of ways, including submersion in hot water while still sealed in its individual entree package. Since mid 1992, a flameless ration heating device has also been packed into each meal bag to heat the entree.

The shelf life of the MRE is three (3) years at 80 degrees F. However, the shelf life can be extended through the use of cold storage facilities prior to distribution.

Menu 1 Beefsteak w/ Mushrooms Western Beans Jelly Crackers Beef Snack Dairy Shake Accessory Packet B Spoon Flameless Heater	Menu 2 Pork Rib Clam Chowder Cheese Spread Wheat Snack Bread (2) Beverage Base, Powdered Hot Sauce Accessory Packet A Spoon Flameless Heater	Menu 3 Beef Ravioli Potato Sticks Cheese Spread Crackers Fudge Brownie Beverage Base, Powdered Hot Sauce Accessory Packet, A Spoon Flameless Heater
Menu 4 Country Captain Chicken Buttered Noodles Cheese Spread Crackers Toaster Pastry Candy Mocha Cappuccino Hot Sauce Accessory Packet A Spoon Flameless Heater	Menu 5 Chicken Breast Minestrone Stew Cheese Spread (Jalapeno) Wheat Snack Bread Pound Cake Candy Accessory Packet D Spoon Flameless Heater	Menu 6 Chicken w/Thai Sauce Yellow/Wild Rice Pilaf Peanut Butter Crackers (Vegetable) Raisin Nut Mix Fruit Vanilla Cappuccino Hot Sauce Accessory Packet E Spoon Flameless Heater
Menu 7 Chicken w/Salsa Mexican Rice Shortbread Cookie Cheese Spread (Jalapeno) Crackers (Vegetable) Candy Hot Sauce Accessory Packet C Spoon Flameless Heater	Menu 8 Beef Patty Nacho Cheese Pretzels Beef Strip Cheese Spread Wheat Snack Bread (2) BBQ Sauce Beverage Base, Powdered Hot Sauce Accessory Packet C Spoon Flameless Heater	Menu 9 Beef Stew Jelly Crackers Chocolate Disk Cookie Dairy Shake Hot Sauce Accessory Packet A Spoon Flameless Heater
Menu 10 Chili and Macaroni Chocolate Mint Cookie Cheese Spread (Jalapeno) Wheat Snack Bread Cocoa Beverage Powder Accessory Packet B Spoon Flameless Heater	Menu 11 Pasta w/Vegetables in Tomato Sauce Hard Candy Pound Cake Applesauce Peanut Butter Crackers Accessory Packet D Spoon Flameless Heater	Menu 12 Black Bean & Rice Burrito Hard Candy Fudge Brownie Wet Pack Fruit Peanut Butter Crackers Picante Sauce Accessory Packet D Spoon Flameless Heater
Menu 13 Cheese Tortellini Pound Cake Hard Candy Applesauce Peanut Butter Crackers Accessory Packet D Spoon Flameless Heater	Menu 14 Manicotti w/Vegetables Pound Cake Salted, Dry Roasted Peanuts Wet Pack Fruit Peanut Butter Crackers Accessory Packet D Spoon Flameless Heater	Menu 15 Beef Enchiladas Mexican Rice Chocolate Chip Cookies Beverage Base, Powdered Cheese Spread (Jalapeno) Crackers (Vegetable) Hot Sauce Accessory Packet, A Spoon Flameless Heater
Menu 16 Chicken w/Noodles Raspberry Applesauce Cheese Spread Crackers (Vegetable) Candy Fig Bar Cocoa Beverage Powder Hot Sauce Accessory Packet A Spoon Flameless Heater	Menu 17 Beef Teriyaki Chow Mein Noodles Jam Shortbread Cookie Candy Wheat Snack Bread Beverage Base, Powdered Hot Sauce Accessory Packet E Spoon Flameless Heater	Menu 18 Turkey Breast w/Gravy & Potatoes Chocolate Sports Bar Peanut Butter Crackers Cheddar Cheese Pretzels Beverage Base, Powdered Hot Sauce Accessory Packet A Spoon Flameless Heater
Menu 19 Roast Beef Spiced Apple Slices Cheese Spread Crackers Oatmeal Cookie Cocoa Beverage Powder Hot Sauce Accessory Packet, A Spoon Flameless Heater	Menu 20 Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce Cheese Spread Wheat Snack Bread Hard Candy Dairy Shake Hot Sauce Accessory Packet A Spoon Flameless Heater	Menu 21 Chicken Tetrazzini Chocolate Covered Oatmeal Cookie Crackers Jam Dairy Shake Accessory Packet B Spoon Flameless Heater
Menu 22 Jambalaya Candy Pound Cake Cheese Spread (Jalapeno) Wheat Snack Bread Beverage Base, Powdered Hot Sauce Accessory Packet A Spoon Flameless Heater	Menu 23 Chicken w/Cavatelli Pretzels Pound Cake Peanut Butter Wheat Snack Bread Beverage Base, Powdered Hot Sauce Accessory Packet A Spoon Flameless Heater	Menu 24 Meat Loaf w/Gravy Mashed Potato Vanilla Wafer Cookie Jelly Crackers Cocoa Beverage Powder Accessory Packet B Spoon Flameless Heater

Contents of Accessory Packets:

A ) Coffee, Sugar, Creamer, Salt, Chewing Gum, Matches, Toilet Tissue, Hand Cleaner
B ) Coffee, Sugar, Creamer, Salt, Chewing Gum, Matches, Toilet Tissue, Hand Cleaner, Red Pepper, Candy (Vanilla Caramels or Chocolate)
C ) Tea, Instant w/Sweetener & Lemon Flavor, Salt, Chewing Gum, Matches, Toilet Tissue, Hand Cleaner
D ) Tea, Instant w/Sweetener & Lemon Flavor, Salt, Chewing Gum, Matches, Toilet Tissue, Hand Cleaner, Apple Cider, Seasoning Blend, Salt Free
E ) Tea Bag, Sugar, Creamer, Salt, Chewing Gum, Matches, Toilet Tissue, Hand Cleaner

Other Operational Ration Packs

Meal, Religious, Kosher/Halal

The Meal, Religious, Kosher or Halal is utilized to feed those individuals in the Military Service who maintain a strict religious diet. Each meal consists of one Kosher or Halal certified entree and religiously certified/acceptable complementary items sufficient to provide the recommended daily nutritional requirements. Like the MRE, it is a totally self-contained meal; however, it is not combined in a flexible meal bag. Each case of Religious Rations contains two intermediate boxes, one box with twelve entrees and one box with twelve component/accessory items.

Each meal contains an entree plus a bag containing a variety of components. In addition, an accessory packet with condiments/seasonings, utensils, flameless ration heater and napkin is included in the component bag. Each menu provides approximately 1200 kilocalories (11-13% protein, 37-40% fat, and 48% carbohydrate).

The maximum shelf life at delivery is 10 months; the minimum shelf life at delivery is 3 months.

Main Entrees

Beef Stew
Chicken & Noodles
Cheese Tortellini
Florentine Lasagna
Pasta w/Garden Vegetables
My Kind of Chicken (Chicken, Brown Rice & Sauce)
Old World Stew
Chicken & Black Beans
Chicken Mediterranean
Vegetarian Stew

Complementary Component Items

Beverage Base (Hot or Cold)
Cereal
Bakery Items (e.g., Bagel Chips, Granola Bar, etc.)
Fruits/Nuts (e.g., Raisins, Peanuts, etc.)

Accessory Items

Salt
Pepper
Sugar
Spoon
Toilet Tissue
Towelette
Flameless Heater

Ration, Cold Weather (RCW)

The Ration, Cold Weather (RCW) is used to sustain an individual during operations occurring under arctic conditions. The RCW is a totally self-contained operational ration consisting of one full day's feeding packaged in a flexible meal bag made of white camouflage material. It contains 2 meal bags (an A and B pouch) which are lightweight and fit easily into military field clothing pockets.

The six menus contain freeze-dried, cooked entrees such as chicken stew and spaghetti with meat sauce and other low moisture food. Items that may be used as a breakfast include a variety of different flavored oatmeal, a nut raisin mix, and fruit/cookie bars. Lunch items may contain chicken noodle soup, crackers, orange flavored beverage base; lemon flavored tea, apple cider, and candy. Each menu provides approximately 4500 kilocalories (8% protein, 32% fat, and 60% carbohydrate). The RCW provides sufficient kilocalories to meet energy expenditure during heavy exertion in extreme cold, while limiting sodium and protein content to reduce the risk of dehydration in arctic environments. The sodium content is 5 grams per ration.

If all components are hydrated, the water requirement is 90 ounces. Fuel tablets for heating water in a canteen cup are provided separately. The shelf life is a minimum of 3 years at 80 degrees F.

Menu 1 Bag A Oatmeal, Strawberry & Cream Nut Raisin Mix Cocoa Beverage Powder (2) Apple Cider Mix Chicken Noodle Soup Fruit Bars, (Fig or Blueberry) Crackers (2) Spoon Accessory Packet Bag B Chicken Stew Granola Bars (2) Oatmeal Cookie Bars (2) Chocolate Covered Cookie or Brownie Orange Beverage Powder Candy Toffee Roll, Chocolate Chocolate Covered Disks Lemon Tea (2) Spoon	Menu 2 Bag A Oatmeal, Apple & Cinnamon Nut Raisin Mix Cocoa Beverage Powder (2) Apple Cider Mix Chicken Noodle Soup Fruit Bars, (Fig or Blueberry) Crackers (2) Spoon Accessory Packet Bag B Beef Stew Granola Bars (2) Oatmeal Cookie Bars (2) Chocolate Covered Cookie or Brownie Orange Beverage Powder Candy Toffee Roll, Chocolate Chocolate Covered Disks Lemon Tea (2) Spoon	Menu 3 Bag A Oatmeal, Apple & Cinnamon Nut Raisin Mix Cocoa Beverage Powder (2) Apple Cider Mix Chicken Noodle Soup Fruit Bars, (Fig or Blueberry) Crackers (2) Spoon Accessory Packet Bag B Chili Con Carne Granola Bars (2) Oatmeal Cookie Bars (2) Chocolate Covered Cookie or Brownie Orange Beverage Powder Candy Toffee Roll, Chocolate Chocolate Covered Disks Lemon Tea (2) Spoon
Menu 4 Bag A Oatmeal, Apple & Cinnamon Nut Raisin Mix Cocoa Beverage Powder (2) Apple Cider Mix Chicken Noodle Soup Fruit Bars, (Fig or Blueberry) Crackers (2) Spoon Accessory Packet Bag B Chicken A La King Granola Bars (2) Oatmeal Cookie Bars (2) Chocolate Covered Cookie or Brownie Orange Beverage Powder Candy Toffee Roll, Chocolate Chocolate Covered Disks Lemon Tea (2) Spoon	Menu 5 Bag A Oatmeal, Strawberry & Cream Nut Raisin Mix Cocoa Beverage Powder (2) Apple Cider Mix Chicken Noodle Soup Fruit Bars, (Fig or Blueberry) Crackers (2) Spoon Accessory Packet Bag B Chicken & Rice Granola Bars (2) Oatmeal Cookie Bars (2) Chocolate Covered Cookie or Brownie Orange Beverage Powder Candy Toffee Roll, Chocolate Chocolate Covered Disks Lemon Tea (2) Spoon	Menu 6 Bag A Oatmeal, Maple & Brown Sugar Nut Raisin Mix Cocoa Beverage Powder (2) Apple Cider Mix Chicken Noodle Soup Fruit Bars, (Fig or Blueberry) Crackers (2) Spoon Accessory Packet Bag B Spaghetti w/Meat Granola Bars (2) Oatmeal Cookie Bars (2) Chocolate Covered Cookie or Brownie Orange Beverage Powder Candy Toffee Roll, Chocolate Chocolate Covered Disks Lemon Tea (2) Spoon

Contents of Accessory Packet:

Coffee
Cream
Sugar
Chewing Gum
Toilet Paper (2)
Matches
Closure Device (2)

Food Packet, Long Range Patrol (LRP)

The Food Packet, Long Range Patrol (LRP), is designed to be an extended life operational ration that will be used to sustain personnel during initial assault, special operations, and long range reconnaissance missions. There are 16 rations per shipping container, 2 of each of the 8 menus.

The 8 menus contain dehydrated entrees, cereal bars, cookie and candy components, instant beverages, accessory packets, and plastic spoons. The LRP is considered a restricted calorie, full day ration for a maximum of 10 days. It is nutritionally compatible with the MRE to allow menu mixes. Each menu provides 1560 kilocalories (15% protein, 35% fat, and 50% carbohydrate).

The water requirement is 10 to 12 ounces for the entrée and 16 ounces for the beverages. The shelf life is expected to be 10 years at 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Menu 1 Chicken Stew Cornflake Bar Oatmeal Cookie Bar Candy Toffee Roll,Chocolate (4) Apple Cider Drink Accessory Packet Spoon	Menu 2 Beef Stew Granola Bar Chocolate Covered Cookie Caramels Cocoa Beverage Accessory Packet Spoon	Menu 3 Sweet & Sour Pork Branflake Bar Peanut Butter Crakers Apple Cider Drink Accessory Packet Spoon
Menu 4 Chicken Ala King Branflake Bar Chocolate Covered Cookie Candy Orange Beverage Accessory Packet Spoon	Menu 5 Lasagna Branflake Bar Peanut Butter Crackers Lemon Tea (2 pkts) Accessory Packet Spoon	Menu 6 Spaghetti w/Meatsauce Cornflake Bar Oatmeal Cookie Bar Candy Toffee Roll, Chocolate Beverage Base (Various Flavors) Accessory Packet Spoon
Menu 7 Chili Con Carne Granola Bar Fig Bar Hard Candy Orange Beverage Accessory Packet Spoon	Menu 8 Beef & Rice Cornflake Bar Fig Bar Chocolate Covered Disks Lemon Tea (2 pkts) Accessory Packet Spoon	.

Contents of Accessory Packet:

Coffee
Cream
Sugar
Chewing Gum
Toilet Paper (2)
Matches
Salt

Meal, Cold Weather/Food Packet, Long Range Patrol (MCW/LRP)

The Meal, Cold Weather/Food Packet, Long Range Patrol (MCW/LRP) provides an operational ration for two separate operational scenarios. The Meal, Cold Weather (MCW) is intended for cold weather feeding, it will not freeze and supplies extra drink mixes for countering dehydration during cold weather activities. It can be issued at three per day for a complete cold weather ration. The MCW is packaged in a white camouflage pouch similar to the RCW. The Food Packet, Long Range Patrol (LRP) is a restricted calorie ration meant for special operations, where resupply is not available and weight and volume are critical factors. It is issued at one per soldier per day for up to ten days. The LRP is packaged in a tan camouflage menu pouch similar to the current MRE.

The twelve menus contain dehydrated entrée items as well as other accessory items. Each menu provides approximately 1540 kilocalories (15% protein, 35% fat, and 50% carbohydrate). One menu bag is used for the LRP, which is a restricted calorie ration that is designed to be used as one menu bag for one individual per day. The MCW requires three menu bags per person per day and provides for 4500 kilocalories that is necessary to replenish loss of energy from exertion in extreme cold.

An average of 34 ounces of water is required to hydrate all components in the average individual menu bag. The shelf life is 3 years at 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Menu 1 Spicy Oriental Chicken w/ Rice Fruit Bar MRE Crackers MRE Peanut Butter MRE Beverage Base LRP: Accessory Pack A MCW: Accessory Pack D Spoon	Menu 2 Beef Stroganoff w/ Noodles Chocolate Sports Bar Peanut Brittle Bar Nut Raisin Mix Cocoa Beverage Powder LRP: Accessory Pack A MCW: Accessory Pack D Spoon	Menu 3 Sweet & Sour Pork w/ Rice MRE Crackers MRE Peanut Butter Soup, Noodle, Ramen, Instant Cocoa Beverage Powder LRP: Accessory Pack A MCW: Accessory Pack D Spoon
Menu 4 Turkey Tetrazzini Fudge Brownie MRE Crackers MRE Cheese Spread Beverage Base, Orange LRP: Accessory Pack B MCW: Accessory Pack E Spoon	Menu 5 Chicken & Rice Fruit Bar Soup, Noodle, Ramen, Instant Beverage Base, Orange Cocoa Beverage Powder LRP: Accessory Pack A MCW: Accessory Pack D Spoon	Menu 6 Lasagna w/ Meat & Sauce Nut Raisin Mix Toaster Pastry Shortbread Cookies Cocoa Beverage Base LRP: Accessory Pack B MCW: Accessory Pack E Spoon
Menu 7 Beef Stew Cake Chocolate Toffee Roll Chocoate Covered Cookie LRP: Accessory Pack C MCW: Accessory Pack F Spoon	Menu 8 Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce Nut Raisin Mix Toaster Pastry Chocolate Disks Cocoa Beverage Powder LRP: Accessory Pack A MCW: Accessory Pack D Spoon	Menu 9 Beef Terriyaki w/ Rice Shortbread Cookie MRE Crackers MRE Peanut Butter LRP: Accessory Pack C MCW: Accessory Pack F Spoon
Menu 10 Western Omelet Cream of Wheat Cereal Granola Bar Peanut Brittle Bar Beverage Base, Orange Cocoa Beverage Powder LRP: Accessory Pack A MCW: Accessory Pack D Spoon	Menu 11 Scrambled Eggs w/ Bacon Oatmeal, Flavored Nuts, Dry Roasted Fruit Bar, Fig Beverage Base, Orange Cocoa Beverage Powder LRP: Accessory Pack A MCW: Accessory Pack D Spoon	Menu 12 Western Omelet Oatmeal, Flavored Fudge Brownie Granola Bar Cocoa Beverage Powder LRP: Accessory Pack B MCW: Accessory Pack E Spoon

Contents of Accessory Packets:

A ) Coffee, Cream, Sugar, Chewing Gum, Matches, Hot Sauce, Hand Cleaner, Toilet Paper (2), Salt
B ) Coffee, Cream, Sugar, Chewing Gum, Matches, Hot Sauce, Hand Cleaner, Toilet Paper (2), Salt, Tea (w/ sweetener & lemon flavor)
C ) Coffee, Cream, Sugar, Chewing Gum, Matches, Hot Sauce, Hand Cleaner, Toilet Paper (2), Salt, Beverage Base
D ) Coffee, Cream, Sugar, Chewing Gum, Matches, Hot Sauce, Hand Cleaner, Toilet Paper (1)
E ) Coffee, Cream, Sugar, Chewing Gum, Matches, Hot Sauce, Hand Cleaner, Toilet Paper (1), Tea (w/ sweetener & lemon flavor)
F ) Coffee, Cream, Sugar, Chewing Gum, Matches, Hot Sauce, Hand Cleaner, Toilet Paper (1), Beverage Base

Tailored Operational Training Meal (TOTM)

The purpose of this ration is to provide an alternative operational training meal in lieu of "sack lunches" and catered commercial meals to organizations that engage in inactive duty training (IDT) for usage in situations where employment of traditional operational ration meals is not mandated. The TOTM became available on May 2001. This effort is being executed to promote doctrine requirements and the "train as you fight" philosophy, while meeting the customers' budgetary needs. As a training tool, this meal will aid units in gaining familiarity with the preparation, usage, consumption, and disposal of a pre-packed meal similar to the Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE). This meal is similar to the standard MRE in packaging and contains many of the same components. However, it employs commercial packaging to reduce costs. The TOTM is not an MRE, nor is it designed to take the place of the MRE. The Tailored Operational Training Meal (TOTM) is a totally self-contained packet consisting of a meal packed in a flexible meal bag that is lightweight and fits easily into military field clothing pockets. There are 3 sets of menus available (see menu descriptions below). Each set is comprised of six menus. Each case contains two of each menu for a total of twelve meals per case. The TOTM may also be easily adapted for disaster relief efforts.

This ration employs many of the same components as the MRE. Menus typically contain a MRE entrée, wet-pack fruit, a beverage base, flameless heater, dining kit, and other assorted components. The contents of one TOTM meal bag provide an average of 997 calories. A flameless heating device has also been packed into each meal bag to heat the entree.

This product is designed to be a "just in time"/Direct Vendor Delivery (DVD) item with a 7-10 day delivery time. The shelf life of the TOTM at the time of delivery to the customer will be no less than 12 months.

Vendor: WORNICK

Menu 1 Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce Applesauce Peanuts, Dry Roasted, Salted Chocolate Covered Disks Beverage Base Flameless Heater Dining Kit 2	Menu 2 Minestrone Stew Applesauce Nut Raisin Mix Chocolate Covered Disks Beverage Base Flameless Heater Dining Kit 2	Menu 3 Pasta w/ Vegetables Applesauce Peanuts, Dry Roasted, Salted Cookie Pkt, MRE style * Chocolate Covered Disks Beverage Base Flameless Heater Dining Kit 1
Menu 4 Beef Stew Applesauce Potato Sticks Cookie Pkt, MRE style Toffee Roll (1 each) Beverage Base Flameless Heater Dining Kit 1	Menu 5 Chili Macaroni Applesauce Cracker Pkt Cookie Pkt, MRE style Toffee Roll (1 each) Beverage Base Flameless Heater Dining Kit 1	Menu 6 Cheese Tortellini Applesauce Peanuts, Dry Roasted, Salted Cookie Pkt, MRE style Toffee Roll (1 each) Beverage Base Flameless Heater Dining Kit 2

Contents of Dining Kits:

Spoon, salt, pepper, creamer, coffee, sugar, moist towelette, napkin
Spoon, salt, pepper, sugar, moist towelette, napkin

Vendor: AMERIQUAL

Menu 1 Minestrone w/ Vegetables Peaches Crackers Peanut Butter Fig Bar (2 per pack) Candy Toffee Roll, Chocolate(2) Beverage, Tea Instant Flameless Heater Dining Kit	Menu 2 Pasta w/ Vegetables Peaches Crackers Peanut Butter Fig Bar (2 per pack) Candy Toffee Roll, Chocolate(2) Beverage, Tea Instant Flameless Heater Dining Kit	Menu 3 Chicken Noodles Pears Crackers Peanut Butter Fig Bar (2 per pack) Candy Toffee Roll, Chocolate(2) Beverage, Tea Instant Flameless Heater Dining Kit
Menu 4 Spaghetti w/ Meat and Sauce Pears Vanilla Wafer Cookie Fig Bar (2 per pack) Candy Toffee Roll, Chocolate(2) Beverage Base Flameless Heater Dining Kit	Menu 5 Beef Ravioli Mixed Fruit Vanilla Wafer Cookie Fig Bar (2 per pack) Candy Toffee Roll, Chocolate(2) Beverage Base Flameless Heater Dining Kit	Menu 6 Chicken Tetrazini Mixed Fruit Vanilla Wafer Cookie Fig Bar (2 per pack) Candy Toffee Roll, Chocolate(2) Beverage Base Flameless Heater Dining Kit

Contents of Dining Kit:

Spoon, red pepper flakes, salt packet, chewing gum, towelette

Vendor: SOPAKCO

Menu 1 Chili Macaroni Fruit * Cracker Jelly Chocolate Covered Disks Beverage Base Flameless Heater Dining Kit	Menu 2 Cheese Tortellini Fruit * Cracker Jelly Chocolate Covered Disks Beverage Base Flameless Heater Dining Kit	Menu 3 Beef Stew Fruit * Cracker Jelly Chocolate Covered Disks Beverage Base Flameless Heater Dining Kit
Menu 4 Chicken Cavatelli Fruit * Cracker Jelly Chocolate Covered Disks Beverage Base Flameless Heater Dining Kit	Menu 5 Beef Ravioli Fruit * Cracker Jelly Chocolate Covered Disks Beverage Base Flameless Heater Dining Kit	Menu 6 Bean and Rice Burrito Fruit * Cracker Jelly Chocolate Covered Disks Beverage Base Flameless Heater Dining Kit

Contents of Dining Kit:

Napkin, spoon, coffee, sugar, black pepper, salt, creamer, moist towelette

*The three varieties of fruit (peaches, pears, and mixed fruit) will be distributed equally among the menus.

Food Packet, Survival, General Purpose, Improved (GP-I)

The Food Packet, Survival, General Purpose, Improved is used by the Services to sustain an individual in survival situations, including escape and evasion, under all environmental conditions, and when potable water is limited. Requested by the Air Force, it is used to sustain personnel in any survival situation for periods of less than 5 consecutive days.

The ration contains 6 compressed bars consisting of 2 cereal bars, 3 cookie bars, and 1 sucrose bar which are sealed in trilaminate pouches and packed in a water resistant, paperboard box. Lemon tea, sugar, and soup and gravy base are also included. Each packet provides 1447 kilocalories (5% protein, 39% fat, and 56% carbohydrate). It is designed to provide a maximum of 8% of the calories from protein in order to minimize metabolic water requirements.

Fourteen ounces of water are required to reconstitute the lemon tea, soup and gravy base. The shelf life for this ration is 5 years at 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Food Packet, Survival, Abandon Ship

The Food Packet, Survival, Abandon Ship is used by the Navy to sustain one person for 3 days (using 2 bars per day) who must abandon ship and is designed to fit in the storage areas of lifesaving craft.

The packet contains calorically dense cereal bars with a minimum of six equally shaped, commercially available, individually wrapped bars per intermediate box. The ration is strictly a short-term survival food whose consumption will help to minimize the negative metabolic effects of acute starvation. Each packet provides approximately 2400 kilocalories (54% carbohydrate). The components are compatible with potable water restrictions. There is no preparation necessary except opening packages.

The components have maximum stability for storage in on-deck craft under all climatic conditions. They meet the shelf life criteria stated in U.S. Coast Guard Regulations Governing Emergency Provisions for Lifeboats and Liferafts. The shelf life is 84 months at 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Food Packet, Survival, Aircraft, Life Raft

The Food Packet, Survival, Aircraft, Life Raft is used by the Navy to sustain personnel that survive aircraft disasters. The packet, along with other essential equipment, is supplied in the emergency kits carried aboard naval aircraft.

The packet contains hard candy, candy-coated chewing gum, and twine. An instruction sheet is included explaining the use of the twine for storing the components after the packet is opened. Each packet provides approximately 300 kilocalories (100% carbohydrate). It is strictly short-term survival food whose consumption will help to minimize the negative metabolic effects of acute starvation. The components are compatible with potable water restrictions. No preparation necessary except opening packages.

The shelf life is 84 months at 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Humanitarian Daily Ration (HDR)

Humanitarian Rations were implemented in response to customer requests for specific feeding requirements for large groups of people. To date, the family of Humanitarian Rations includes the Humanitarian Daily Ration and the Humanitarian Pouched Meal . These rations are packaged such as to withstand extreme environmental conditions and to allow air drops when necessary. Currently, only the HDR is being procured by DSCP and available to the customer. However, the humanitarian meal concept can be tailored (in regard to packaging, nutritional requirements, and individual components), implemented, and made available to meet the needs of different situations when the need is present.

The original requirement for the HDR was based on a need identified by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency-Humanitarian Assistance/Demining Activities (DSCA-HA/D), for a means of feeding large populations of displaced persons or refugees under emergency conditions. The HDR is similar in concept to the Meal, Ready-to-Eat as it is composed of ready-to-eat thermostabilized entrees and complementary components and is packaged in materials structurally similar to the MRE. However, the similarity ends there.

The components are designed to provide a full day's sustenance to a moderately malnourished individual. In order to provide the widest possible acceptance from the variety of potential consumers with diverse religious and dietary restrictions from around the world, the HDR contains no animal products or animal by-products, except that minimal amounts of dairy products are permitted. Alcohol and alcohol based ingredients are also banned. The meal bag is similar to the MRE meal bag except that it is a salmon color and it contains graphics demonstrating how to open the bag and that the contents should be eaten. Again, the shipping container is the same as the MRE, except that it holds ten meal bags and contains markings and graphics specific to the HDR.

Since the meal is designed as a complete day's supply of food, a minimum of two entrees is provided in each meal bag. Complementary components are also included to provide the balance of the daily nutritional requirements that call for not less than 2200 calories, broken down as 10-13% protein, 27-30% fat, and not less than 60% carbohydrates. A spoon and a non-alcohol based moist towelette are the only non-food components in the meal bag.

The entire meal is ready to eat. The entrees may be eaten cold, however, as is universally understood, the entrees generally are more desirable when heated. The entree package may be immersed in hot water or the contents may be placed in a pot for heating over flame.

The shelf life of the HDR is 36 months at 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Menu 1 Meal A Bean Salad Brown & Wild Rice w/Lentils Crackers Peanut Butter Raisins Flat Bread Strawberry Jam Accessory Pack Meal B Barley Stew Lentil Stew Vegetable Biscuits Jam Peanut Butter Fruit Bar Shortbread Cookies Fruit Pastry Accessory Pack Meal C Beans & Rice in Tomato Sauce Herb Rice Biscuit (2 pack MRE crackers) Vegetable Crackers (2 pack) Fruit Bar (2 oz. Fig) Peanut Butter Strawberry Jam Fruit Pastry (2 pack) Shortbread (1 bar) Accessory Pack	Menu 2 Meal A Bean Salad Rice w/Beans Crackers Peanut Butter Raisins Flat Bread Strawberry Jam Apple Fruit Bar Accessory Pack Meal B Barley Stew Peas in Tomato Sauce Vegetable Biscuits Jam Peanut Butter Fruit Bar Shortbread Cookies Fruit Pastry Accessory Pack Meal C Red Beans & Rice Yellow Rice Biscuit (2 pack MRE crackers) Vegetable Crackers (2 pack) Fruit Bar (2 oz. Fig) Peanut Butter Strawberry Jam Fruit Pastry (2 pack) Shortbread (1 bar) Accessory Pack	Menu 3 Meal A Bean Salad Lentils & Vegetables Crackers Peanut Butter Raisins Flat Bread Strawberry Jam Apple Fruit Bar Accessory Pack Meal B Barley Stew Rice & Vegetables in Sauce Vegetable Biscuits Jam Peanut Butter Fruit Bar Shortbread Cookies Fruit Pastry Accessory Pack Meal C Lentil Stew Herb Rice Biscuit (2 pack MRE crackers) Vegetable Crackers (2 pack) Fruit Bar (2 oz. Fig) Peanut Butter Strawberry Jam Fruit Pastry (2 pack) Shortbread (1 bar) Accessory Pack
Menu 4 Meal A Beans w/Potatoes Brown & Wild Rice w/Lentils Crackers Peanut Butter Raisins Flat Bread Strawberry Jam Accessory Pack Meal B Rice & Vegetables w/Sauce Peas in Tomato Sauce Vegetable Biscuits Jam Peanut Butter Fruit Bar Shortbread Cookies Fruit Pastry Accessory Pack Meal C Pasta in Tomato Sauce Yellow Rice Biscuit (2 pack MRE crackers) Vegetable Crackers (2 pack) Fruit Bar (2 oz. Fig) Peanut Butter Strawberry Jam Fruit Pastry (2 pack) Shortbread (1 bar) Accessory Pack	Menu 5 Meal A Beans w/Potatoes Lentils & Vegetables Crackers Peanut Butter Raisins Flat Bread Apple Fruit Bar Accessory Pack Meal B Lentil Stew Peas in Tomato Sauce Vegetable Biscuits Jam Peanut Butter Fruit Bar Shortbread Cookies Fruit Pastry Accessory Pack Meal C Lentil Stew Red Beans & Rice Biscuit (2 pack MRE crackers) Vegetable Crackers (2 pack) Fruit Bar (2 oz. Fig) Peanut Butter Strawberry Jam Fruit Pastry (2 pack) Shortbread (1 bar) Accessory Pack	.

Accessory Pack Contents:
Red pepper, pepper, salt, sugar, spoon, matches (unprinted), towelette (alcohol-free), napkin

Meal, Alternative Regionally Customized (MARC)

The Meal, Alternative Regionally Customized (MARC) is a self-contained, shelf stable meal that was developed by the U.S. Army Soldier and Biological Chemical Command (SBCCOM)/Natick, Individual Combat Ration Team (ICRT), Combat Feeding Directorate (CFD) after receiving an urgent request from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to expedite the development of a suitable vegetarian ration with unique dietary and component requirements designed specifically for detainees at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base (GTMO). The ICRT collaborated closely with Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP) and the U.S. Navy food service personnel at GTMO to determine salient performance characteristics and calorie requirements to maximize nutritional benefit and identify component restrictions. While created out of a need to support GTMO detainees, the meal may be used to provide for other detainees also. There are 10 different menus varieties.

The final product configuration includes 10 different luncheon entrée menus containing food components familiar to Southwest Asian/Middle East populations and each is packaged in a single meal bag. The menu variety can be seen in the table below. Based on the product design parameters, the MARC does not include "prohibited products" such as beef, pork, poultry, or any other animal product or animal by-product in any of the entrées or meal components (note: the MARC IS NOT kosher or halal certified). The contents of one MARC meal bag provides a minimum of 700 calories (9-15 % protein, 25-30 % fat, and NLT 60 % carbohydrates). Except for the beverages, the entire meal is ready to eat.

The shelf life of the MARC is a minimum of 12 months at 80° Fahrenheit from the time of product assembly. Contractors will ship the MARC with no less than 9 months shelf life remaining.

Menu 1 Chili w/ lentils Crackers Nuts Jam Tea (powdered drink mix)	Menu 2 Pasta w/ Vegetable Tomato Crackers (Vegetable) Raspberry Applesauce Nuts Tea (powdered drink mix)	Menu 3 Minestrone Crackers (Vegetable) Separate packets of Raisins and Dry Roasted Nuts Jam Tea (powdered drink mix)
Menu 4 Cheese Tortellini Crackers Nuts Jam Tea (powdered drink mix)	Menu 5 Curried Vegetables Crackers (Vegetable) Spiced Apples Jam Tea (powdered drink mix)	Menu 6 Saag Chole (Spinach & Garbanzos) Yellow & Wild Rice Crackers Jam Tea (powdered drink mix)
Menu 7 Alu Chole (Curried garbanzos & potatoes) Rice Spiced Apples Tea (powdered drink mix)	Menu 8 Channa dal masala (Golden lentils w/ vegetables) Yellow & Wild Rice Crackers Jam Tea (powdered drink mix)	Menu 9 Vegetable Jalfrazi (spicy garden vegetables) Mexican Rice Crackers Jam Tea (powdered drink mix)
Menu 10 Dhingri Mutter (garden peas & sauteed mushrooms) Rice Crackers (Vegetable) Jam Tea (powdered drink mix)	.	.