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MRE stands for Meal, Ready-to-Eat and is currently the main individual operational ration for the U.S. military. MREs are meant to be completely self-contained meals that provide all the nutrition a solider-on-the-go needs to sustain him/herself. Typical contents include entree, side dish, crackers, peanut butter/cheese spread, dessert, instant coffee/tea, matches, toilet paper, spoon, and a heater to heat the main entree. While everything in an MRE can be eaten cold, it usually tastes better warm.
MRE's have stringent packaging requirements and each component is individually vacuum sealed. In addition the food elements contain preservatives to prolong shelf life.
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How does cayenne pepper help soldiers?
Makes MREs edible.
How many manta ray anchors are required for MRES instalation?
6
How many total body stakes are used to anchor the MRES?
32
Do MREs cause constipation and other health problems?
No, and a lot of what's said about MREs is urban legend (such as the gum being formulated to plug up the old rectum). Health problems... if you eat them habitually, they'll fatten you up rather quickly. MREs are intended to be eaten in a heavy work environment, and they contain some 2000 or calories.
When proof-loading the MRES how far should the tape be stretched?
39 ft
What is used to stabilize the rear of the MRES and used to adjusted tape tracking?
alignmetn hardware
Do MREs make you poop?
Interesting question. Having experienced MREs when they were first introduced, I would have to say no. Quite the opposite actually. Those who eat MREs on a regular basis learn quickly to get bread and butter, a lot of butter from the field kitchen, and chase a few slices with a lot of butter with the MRE contents. I suggest keeping a couple bottles of magnesium citrate back at garrison for when you return from the field.
What is the maximum number of days that MREs may be consumed as the sole source of subsistence?
21 days
What was in World War I MRE?
MREs didn't exist in World War I. They came along later.
How can I create tasty food camping in the outdoors?
Premade backpacker meals are good, and if you are a bit adventurous military MREs are not the worst way to go. Bothe require you to just add water, the backpacker meals the temperature of the water will affect the temperature of the food. With the MREs they come with heater packs that you add water to.
Is it well-preserved or well preserved?
It's "well-preserved".
MREs are authorized at any FS Function and are requested using UF 601-210.27 IAW UR 700-5.?
False
