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Well I've only been in the military for 5 years but i think gum is included in our military field rations (MRE's) because after you've finished all of your food it's one last thing to enjoy and continue eating after all of your food is gone.
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∙ 13y agoThe U.S. Military uses Xylitol (a natural organic sweetener) gum In MREs (Meal ready-to-eat). In addition they use caffeinated gum containing 100mg of caffeine (apx. the same amount as in a cup of coffee) to keep soldiers awake. Recaldent (milk-derived teeth "cleaner") gum is used by the New Zealand Defense Force.
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Mess food or field rations.
What was in the emergency field ration in World War 2?
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