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What does the c in c rations mean?

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The letter "C" doesn't actually stand for anything.

Fresh food was given an "A" nomenclature (A-ration).

Packaged but unprepared food was given a "B" nomenclauture (B-ration).

C-rations designated prepackaged, prepared foods which were ready for consumption upon opening.

The survival rations were given a "D" or "K" nomenclature.

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