Soldiers ate C rations or K rations which were canned meals in the field-
c rations
US servicemen in South Vietnam ate: 1. A rations (fresh meals) from large base messhalls. 2. B rations (1 gallon cans) from firebase messhalls. 3. C rations in the field. NVA often carried their livestock in cages into South Vietnam with them; primarily hogs (pigs) and chickens.
They ate meal packs. Everyone received plastic knives, forks and spoons, a can opener, a toothpick, sugar, salt, coffee and matches with each meal. They would also get ham, crackers, peanut butter or jam, apple sauce, chocolate bars and cigarettes. Sometimes they would get cocoa, fruit punch or gum as a treat. They would get three meal boxes a day. They would burn the boxes to make a fire to cook their food. They were only allowed to start fires at lunch time. The rest of their meals were eaten cold. The food was often freeze dried, dehydrated or vacuum packed.And a lot of this food was canned because it didnt go off as easy as fresh food.
C. atomic bomb.
C stands for compound.
only in their C rations or Assault rations.....but not special............
Soldiers ate C rations or K rations which were canned meals in the field-
"C" Rations (canned foods).
c rations
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.
C & K rations.
C rations.
Rations where nicknames for the portable meals the soldiers carried. There were C Rations and K Rations. So when an officer says "Preserve your rations" he means use them sparingly so you don't run out of food.
c rations and fatigues
The US Army fed three types of meals: A rations, B rations, and C rations. C rations came 12 meals to the case. All Olive Drab painted cans. With cigarettes, and chewing gum, and a wooden toothpick to brush your teeth with, plus some toilet paper. B rations were 1 gallon cans of food, designed to feed groups of GI's from field kitchens set up in the field. A rations were generally fresh foods served in mess halls (today called "Dining Facilities").
C-Rations and mess hall food on base