operational rations handbook 2006
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Opro Ro o
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natiCK PaM 30-25,
7th eDitiOn, nOVeMBeR 2006
aPPROVeD fOR PuBliC Relea
DistRiButiOn unliMiteD
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natiCK PaM 30-25,
7th eDitiOn
nOVeMBeR 2006
Proponents of this pamphlet are the DoD Combat Feeding Directorate(AMSRD-NSC-CF) and the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Directorateof Subsistence (DSCP-QT).
This pamphlet is posted at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier RD&E Center(NSRDEC) website address given on the back cover. For the most currentration updates prior to publication of an updated pamphlet, please consultthe website. General comments and suggested improvements from readersare most welcome. Please send them to the Combat Feeding Directorate atthe address on the back cover.
Customers interested in ordering rations described in this pamphlet shouldcontact Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, DSCP-QT, at the addressand phone number given on the back cover or their website. The websiteprovides National Stock Numbers for all operational rations in this pamphlet
as well as names and telephone numbers of POCs.The U.S. Army Natick Soldier RD&E Centers DoD Combat Feeding Direc-torate and the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia will continue to work
together to provide world class rations to our world class Warfighters.
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Listing of Acronyms ........................................................................................................... ................................................................
Conversion Chart ..................................................................................................................... .............................................................
Introduction .................................................................................................................... ...........................................................................
Unitied Group Ration (UGR) .................................................................................................................... .................................
UGR Heat & Serve (H&S) Menu Improvements ................................................................................
UGR 2005 H&S Menus .................................................................................................... .....................................
UGR 2006/2007 H&S Menus ..................................................................................................................... ..
UGR A-Ration Menu Improvements ..................................................................................................... .......
UGR 2006 A-Ration Menus ......................................................................................................... ....................
UGR 2007 A-Ration Menus .......................................................................................................... .................. 13
UGR B-Ration Menus ............................................................................................................. ............................... 15
Arctic Supplement to the UGR ................................................................................................................. .................................
Meal, Ready-to-Eat, Individual (MRE) .............................................................................................................. ...................
MRE Improvements, 1998-2004 .............................................................................................................. .....
MRE Improvements, 2005-2008 .......................................................................................................... .......MRE Individual Menus (MRE, XXV) ....................................................................................................... ..21
MRE Individual Menus (MRE, XXVI) .....................................................................................................23
MRE Individual Menus (MRE, XXVII) ................................................................................................... 25
MRE Individual Menus (MRE, XXVIII) ..................................................................................................27
Meal, Religious, Kosher/Halal .................................................................................................................... .................................
Meal, Religious, Kosher for Passover .............................................................................................................. ..................
Meal, Tailored Operational Training (TOTM) ............................................................................................................ .....
TOTM Menus...................................................................................................................... .................................... 32
Go-To-War (GTW) Ration .............................................................................................................. .................................................Meal, Cold Weather/Food Packet, Long Range Patrol (MCW/LRP) ........................................................
Combined MCW/LRP Menus FY04 Procurement ............................................................................
Food Packet, Survival, General Purpose ...................................................................................................................... ..
Food Packet, Survival, Abandon Ship ........................................................................................................... ...................
Food Packet, Survival, Aircraft, Life Raft ................................................................................................................. ....
Ultra High Temperature (UHT) Milk .................................................................................................................... ..................
Food Packet, Carbohydrate Supplement (CarboPack) ........................................................................................
Split Top Loaf Bread ......................................................................................................... ................................................................
Water, Drinking, Emergency and Water, Drinking, Sterile ................................................................................
Health & Comfort Pack (HPC) .................................................................................................................. .................................
Humanitarian Daily Ration (HDR) ..................................................................................................... .....................................
HDR Menus ...................................................................................................... .................................................................
Meal, Alternative Regionally Customied (MARC) ....................................................................................................
Coming to a Theater Near You .......................................................................................................... ...........................46
First Strike Ration (FSR) .................................................................................................................. ...................
Unitied Group Ration-Express (UGR-E).................................................................................................
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rmy Field Feeding System ......................................................AFFS
Boil-in-Bag .....................................................................................BIB
Carbohydrate .............................................................................. CHO
Combat Feeding Directorate .......................................................CFD
Defense Logistics Agency ............................................................DLA
Defense Supply Center Philadelphia ........................................ DSCP
Department of Defense ...............................................................DoD
irst Strike Ration ........................................................................FSR
lameless Ration Heater .............................................................FRH
ood and Drug Administration ..................................................... FDA
ood Packet, Carbohydrate Supplement ..........................CarboPack
Go-To-War Ration .......................................................................GTW
Guantanamo Bay Naval Base ..................................................GTMO
Health & Comfort Pack ................................................................HCP
Humanitarian Daily Ration ...........................................................HDR
oint Services Operational Rations Forum ..............................JSORF
Meal, Alternative Regionally Customized .................................MARC
Listing of Acronyms
Meal, Cold Weather/Food Packet, Long Range Patrol ...... MCW/LRP
Meal, Ready-to-Eat..................................................................... MRE
Meal, Tailored Operational Training .......................................... TOTM
Natick Soldier Research, Development & Engineering Center ... NSRDEC
National Stock Number................................................................NSN
Non-developmental items .............................................................ND
Ofce of the Surgeon General .................................................. OTSG
Operation Desert Shield/Storm....................................................ODS
Operation Enduring Freedom ......................................................OEF
Operation Iraqi Freedom .............................................................. OIF
Special Operations Forces ..........................................................SOF
Unitized Group Ration ................................................................ UGR
Unitized Group Ration Heat & Serve ...............................UGR-H&S
Unitized Group Ration A .......................................................UGR-A
Unitized Group Ration B .......................................................UGR-B
Ultra High Temperature ...............................................................UHT
United States Army Special Operations Command ..........USSOCOM
Conversion Chart
US STANDARD UNITS METRIC UNITS
RATION WEIGHT (pounds) VOLUME (cubic feet) WEIGHT (kilograms) VOLUME (cubic liters)
UGR H&S 125 5.25 56.7 148.66
UGR A 87 5.25 39.46 148.66
UGR B 125 5.25 56.7 148.66
Arctic Supplement to the UGR 60 5 27.22 141.58
MRE 21.8 0.99 9.89 28.03
Meal, Religious Kosher/Halal 18 1.4 8.16 39.64
TOTM 20 0.95 9.07 26.9
GTW 33 1.24 14.97 35.11
MCW/LRP 15 0.99 6.8 28.03
Food Packet, Survival, General Purpose 18 0.52 8.16 14.72
Food Packet, Survival, Abandon Ship 48 1.36 21.77 38.51
Food Packet, Survival, Aircraft, Life Raft 8 0.24 3.63 6.8
UHT Milk 16.4 0.33 7.44 9.34
Carbopack 10.15 0.6 4.6 16.99
Split Top Loaf Bread 31.8 8.4 14.42 237.86
HPC Type I 58 2.91 26.31 82.4
HPC Type II 18 1.86 8.16 52.67
HPC Type III 18 1.86 8.16 52.67
HDR 25 1.02 11.34 28.88
MARC 17 0.63 7.71 17.84
FSR 25 1 11.34 28.32
UGR-E 43 1.9 19.5 53.8
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Modern operational requirements demand state-of-the-art combat rations to provide the nutritionalneeds of the Warfighter in extremely intense and highly mobile combat situations and other contingen
operations. Under the auspices of the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Army Natick SoldierRD&E Centers (NSRDEC) DoD Combat Feeding Directorate (CFD) and the Defense Supply
Center Philadelphias (DSCP) Directorate of Subsistence, Operational Rations Business Unit, arecollaborating to employ a total life cycle approach in developing, testing, evaluating, procuring,fielding and supporting all military rations. These rations provide an essential contribution to the
overall quality of life of the individual combatant.DoD CFD is responsible for research, development, engineering, integration, field testing withWarfighters and technical support for the full range of combat rations. The program is based ona strong partnership with the commercial sector, other government agencies and the Office ofthe Surgeon General (OTSG). New combat ration menus and components are introduced eachyear as a direct result of Warfighter input. The OTSG approves all rations and menu changes.The Joint Services Operational Rations Forum (JSORF) meets annually to approve all menuchanges. The Operational Rations Business Unit is responsible for developing and implementina master strategy for the integration of the U.S. food industry into the combat ration program.
The Directorate of Subsistence is also responsible for ensuring a logistical infrastructure is in place to supply present afuture customers the highest quality combat rations in a timely manner and at an affordable price.
This pamphlet highlights the full range of fielded combat rations, including general purpose rations, special purposesubsistence and survival rations. Specific information provided for each ration includes: purpose, characteristics,nutritional data and preparation requirements.
DEPT OF DEFENSE
COMB
AT FE
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Introduction
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Unitied Group Ration (UGR)
PURPOSE:
The Unitized Group Ration (UGR) is designed to simplify and streamline the process of providing the highest quality
meals in the field by integrating Heat & Serve (H&S) and A-Rations with quick-prepared, user friendly, brand name
ommercial products. The UGR is used to sustain groups of military personnel during worldwide operations that allow
organized food service facilities. It is an integral part of the Army Field Feeding System (AFFS).
CHARACTERISTICS:There are three UGR options available which include: the UGR-H&S, the UGR-A and the UGR-B. All UGRs have 14
unch /dinner menus with three, seven and five breakfast menus respectively. Each module provides 50 complete meals.
The H&S and the B-version are unitized into three fiberboard cartons, including disposables. Each pallet contains 8
modules or 400 meals. These are assembled at Government depots and have an expected shelf life of 18 months at
80 F (27 C). The UGR-A is a build to order ration with assembly and direct delivery by the vendor with a 15-day
order ship time within CONUS and a 45-day order ship time for OCONUS. It has a shelf life of at least three months
emaining for CONUS deliveries and at least 5 months remaining for OCONUS deliveries (at 80 F (27 C) for semi-
perishables and 0 F (-18 C) for perishables).
Average Weight/Module: 87 pounds for A, 125 pounds for H&S/BCube/Module: 5.25 cubic feet
NUTRITIONAL DATA:
or UGR-H&S/A: Each meal, including mandatory supplements, provides an average of 1450 kilocalories (14%
protein, 32% fat and 54% carbohydrate). Breakfast supplements include bread, milk and cold cereal; the lunch/dinner
upplements include bread and milk.
or UGR-B: Each meal provides an average of 1,300 kilocalories (15% protein, 30% fat and 55% carbohydrate).
PREPARATION REqUIREMENTS:
Trained food service personnel prepare the ration using organized food service facilities.COMMENTS:
The H&S metal tray can has been replaced
with the polymeric tray container; phase-in
was completed during the 2003 production.
Customer-driven menu revisions are made
annually under the Fielded Group Ration
Improvement Program.
UNITIzED GROUP RATION HEAT AND SERVE(UGR-H&S)
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UGR Heat & Serve (H&S) Menu Improvements
YEAR
5 BREAKFAST 10 LUNCH/DINNERS
NEW: OUT: NEW: OUT:
FY00: Eggs: western styleBacon & cheeseCreamed ground
beefPork sausage links
Potatoes in buttersauce
Potatoes w/baconpieces
Wafes: plain &blueberry
Coffee cake & Spicecake
LasagnaSpaghetti &meatballs
Chicken breastBeef & green
peppersBBQ pork ribs
Ham slices in spicesauce
Hamburgers
Chili con carneChicken chow mein
Turkey slicesMashed potatoes,
instant
Stufng, instantBeans w/rice &
baconBaked beans
White rice
Oriental riceSweet potatoes
Cakes: spice, yellow,marble, chocolate
(w/toppings)
Puddings: chocolate& vanilla
7 BREAKFAST 14 LUNCH/DINNERS
NEW: OUT: NEW: OUT:
FY01: Pork sausage &gravy
Scrambled eggsw/pork sausage &
potatoes
Corned beef hash Beef stewChicken teriyakiChili w/beans
Meatballs w/browngravy
Beef w/noodlesButterscotch pudding
Devils fudge cakew/coconut topping
Walnut tea cake Chili con carn
FY02: Cappuccino replacescocoa in 3 menusApple cinnamon
wafes
Pasta w/Italiansausage
Ham w/spice sa
FY03: Scrambled eggsw/turkey sausage &
potatoesScrambled eggs
w/beef & potatoesCinnamon swirlsCoffee lter bags
Eggs, dehydratedplain (Army only)
Scrambled eggs,western styleCoffee cakew/topping
Lasagnaw/vegetables
Country Captainchicken
Pork tamalesChocolate wafesCoffee lter bags
Lasagna w/msauce
Chicken chow mPasta w/Italia
sausageOriental rice
Ground coffe
FY04: Turkey sausage inbrine
Omelet w/ham &
potatoBanana nut loafRaspberry swirls
Blueberry scones Ham slices in brineCinnamon swirls
Omelet w/bacon &
cheese
Chicken & dumplingsVeal parmesan
Sweet & sour pork
Mashed potatoesw/poultry gravy
Jalapeo cheesespread
Chocolate chocolate
chip cookiesButterscotch chip
cookies
Tapioca puddingChocolate peanut
butter cookies
Chocolate browniew/M&Ms
Chili w/carnTeriyaki chickBBQ pork rib
Chocolate pudSweet potato
FY05: Cheesy ham &potatoes
BBQ pork ribs(improved)
Buffalo chicken& lemon pepper
chickenCornbread &
sausage stufng
Brownie w/Butternger PiecesLemon crunch cake
Chocolate chipmacaroon cookies
Blonde browniePasta & sausage
(improved)
Spaghetti pizza bakeZucchini w/tomatoes
Mac & cheeseRed beans & rice
(improved)
Potatoes w/baHamburger pa
Beef w/green peBread stufng
Instant mashpotatoes
Instant stufnPork tamale
Lasagna w/veget
FY06: Freeze dried eggs(Army)
Hash browns
dehydrated(Army)Scrambled eggs,plain - tray (MC)
Oatmeal, instant(Army)
Hominy grits, instant
(Army)Ham slices in brine(Army)(MC)
All tray eggs(except scrambled,
plain for MC)
Burgundy beef stewMexican chili
macaroni
Turkey cutlets ingravyBeef tacos/tortillas
Szechwan chickenRice pilaf
Tabasco green
pepper sauceTabasco chipotleHeinz Kickrs
Jalapeo cheesespread (MRE)
Butterscotch cookies
Reeses Pieces,plainM&Ms, plain
Country Captchicken
Beef stew
Turkey slicesgravyBeef chunkw/noodles
FY07*: Dehydrated boil-in-bag (BIB) scrambledeggs (all services)Bacon, shelf stable
Breakfast cakew/maple syrup
Bacon & cheddarpocket**
French toastpocket**
Freeze dried eggs(#10 can)
Scrambled eggs,plain-tray (MC)
Turkey sausage linksWafes
Pot roast & gravyPulled BBQ pork /
chili dogs*Sweet potatoes
Brown riceWild rice pilaf
Spaghetti pizza Chicken & dump
Rice pilaf
** Field tested for potential inclusion in FY08 menus.
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UGR 2005 H&S Menus
New Items, ** Indicates a Split Entre Menu
Breakfast Menus:nclude coffee and nondairy creamer (three menus). Supplement with two eight-oz. milks & one box of cold cereal per individual.
Enhancements include two slices of bread. Peanut butter & jelly in odd numbered dinner menus. Sugar-free beverages in even numberedinner menus.
BREAKFAST:
MENU 1 MENU 2 MENU 3 MENU 4 MENU 5 MENU 6 MENU 7
Turkey sausagelinks
Creamed groundbeef
Pork sausage linksPork sausage in
gravyTurkey sausage
linksPork sausage in
gravyCorned beef hash
Scrambled eggsw/beef & potatoes
Omelet w/ham &potato
Omelet w/sausage& potatoes
Scrambled eggsw/turkey sausage &potatoes
Scrambled eggsw/bacon & cheese
Scrambled eggsw/beef & potatoes
Scrambled eggsw/turkey sausage &potatoes
Cheesy ham &potato*
Pears Blueberry dessert Peaches Fruit salad Blueberry dessert Apple dessert
Cinnamon sconesw/icing
Coffee cake Blueberry wafes Raspberry swirls Wafes, plain Blueberry sconesWafes,
apple cinnamon
Ketchup Maple syrup Ketchup Maple syrup Maple syrup
Ketchup Ketchup
Salsa or picante Hot sauce Salsa or picante Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Jalapeo ketchup
Strawberry jam Grape jelly Strawberry jam
Grape juice Orange juice Orange juice Grape juice Orange juice Grape juice Orange juice
CocoaCappuccino,
French vanillaCocoa
Cappuccino,Irish cream
CocoaCappuccino,
French vanillaCocoa
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UGR 2005 H&S Menus
* New Items, ** Indicates a Split Entre Menu
Lunch/Dinner Menus:Include hot sauce, coffee and nondairy creamer (seven menus). Supplement with eight oz. milk. Enhancements include two slices of brefresh fruits and salad when possible.
LUNCH/DINNER:
MENU 1 MENU 2 MENU 3 MENU 4 MENU 5 MENU 6 MENU 7**
Pasta & sausage(improved)*
Turkey slice/gravy ChiliBeef chunksw/noodles
Country Captainchicken
Spaghetti w/meatballs
Buffalo chicke
Lemon peppchicken*
Mashed potatoesw/poultry gravy
White rice White rice White rice
Cornbread,sausage stufng*
Green beans Mixed vegetables Corn Mixed vegetables Peas & carrots Green beans Corn
Coffee cake Brownie w/M&MsLemon crunch
cake*Chocolate peanutbutter chip cookie
Devils fudge cakeButterscotch
puddingWalnut tea ca
Applesauce Peaches Pears Fruit cocktail Cherry dessert Peaches Fruit cocktai
Lemonade Iced tea Lemonade Pink lemonade Grape drink Iced tea Lemonade
Grape jellyPeanut butter &strawberry jam
Peanut butter &grape jelly
Peanut butterstrawberry ja
MENU 8 MENU 9 MENU 10 MENU 11 MENU 12 MENU 13 MENU 14
Beef stewSpaghetti
pizza bake*Chicken breast in
gravyBBQ pork ribs(improved)*
Chicken &dumplings
Sweet & sour pork Meatballs w/gr
Mashed potatoesin poultry gravy
Macaroni &cheese*
White riceRed beans & r
(improved)*
Hamburger bun
Green beansZucchini
w/tomatoes*Corn Green beans Peas Mixed vegetables Peas & carro
Blondie brownie*Chocolate chip
macaroon*Butterscotch chip
cookiesWalnut tea cake
Butterscotchpudding
Butterngerbrownie*
Tapioca pudd
Peaches Pears Fruit cocktail Apple dessert Peaches Pineapple chunks Fruit cockta
Lemonade Orange drink Cherry drink Orange drink Iced tea Lemonade Orange drin
Peanut butter &grape jelly
Cranberry saucePeanut butter &strawberry jam
Peanut butter &grape jelly
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UGR 2006/2007 H&S Menus
New Items, ** Indicates a Split Entre Menu
Breakfast Menus:nclude coffee and nondairy creamer (three menus). Supplement with two eight-oz. milks and one box of cold cereal per individual.
Enhancements include two slices of bread. Peanut butter & jelly in odd numbered dinner menus. Sugar-free beverages in even numbered
inner menus.
BREAKFAST:
MENU 1 MENU 2 MENU 3
Scrambled eggs, butter avored* Scrambled eggs, butter avored* Scrambled eggs, butter avored*
Pork sausage links Shelf stable bacon* Ham slices
Creamed ground beef Creamed ground beef Corned beef hash
Hash browns (Army/AF) Cheesy ham & potatoes Hash browns (Army/AF)
Breakfast cake w/maple syrup* Spice cake Coffee cake
Grits Oatmeal Grits
Blueberry dessert Apple dessert Peaches
Salsa Jalapeo ketchup Ketchup
Grape jelly Strawberry jam Grape jelly
Orange juice Grape juice Orange juice
Cappuccino, Irish cream Hot cocoa Cappuccino, French vanilla
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UGR 2006/2007 H&S Menus
* New Items, ** Indicates a Split Entre Menu
Lunch/Dinner Menus:Include hot sauce, coffee and nondairy creamer (seven menus). Supplement with eight oz. milk. Enhancements include two slices of bre
fresh fruits and salad when possible.Due to stock overages UGR H&S 2006 was not procured.
LUNCH/DINNER:
MENU 1 MENU 2 MENU 3 MENU 4 MENU 5 MENU 6 MENU 7**
BBQ pulled pork*Turkey cutlets/
gravy*Chili
Tacos: beef tacolling*
Mexican chili mac*Spaghetti w/
meatballsBuffalo chicke
Chili dog*Lemon pepp
chicken*Hamburger buns
Mashed potatoesw/poultry gravy
White riceTortillas, jalapeo
cheese*Brown rice
Cornbread,sausage stufng,
tray
Green beans Mixed vegetables Corn CornZucchini w/tomatoes*
Green beans Corn
Spice cake M&Ms Lemon cakeDulce de leche
cake*Devils fudge cake
Butterscotchpudding
Walnut tea ca
Caramelbutterscotch chipcookies (2 trays)*
Applesauce Pears Fruit cocktail Cherry dessert Peaches Fruit cocktail
Lemonade Iced tea Lemonade Pink lemonade Grape drink Iced tea Lemonade
Salsa or picantesauce
MENU 8 MENU 9 MENU 10 MENU 11 MENU 12 MENU 13 MENU 14
Burgundy beefstew*
Pasta & sausageChicken breast in
gravyBBQ pork ribs
(improved)Beef pot roast
w/gravy*Sweet & sour pork Meatballs w/gr
Szechwan chicken
White rice Wild rice pilaf* Macaroni & cheese Mashed potatoes White rice* Red beans & r(improved)
Hamburger bun
Green beans Zucchini w/tomatoes*
Mixed vegetables Green beans Mixed vegetables Carrots Green bean
Devils fudge cake Reeses Pieces* Walnut tea cakeChocolate chip
macaroonLemon cake Spice cake M&Ms
Caramelbutterscotch chip
cookie*Tapioca pudd
Peaches Pears Fruit cocktail Apple dessert Peaches Pineapple chunks
Lemonade Orange drink Cherry drink Orange drink Iced tea Lemonade Orange drin
Cranberry sauce
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UGR A-Ration Menu Improvements
YEAR 7 BREAKFAST 14 LUNCH/DINNERS
NEW: OUT: NEW: OUT:
FY02: Cran-orange juiceBagel, lled
Sausage patty, turkeyTexas french toastBreakfast steak
Peach breakfastsquaresSteak sauce
Sweet potatoes porkgravy
BBQ boneless porkmeat
Macaroni & cheese
Potato saladTeriyaki chickenWhite riceSoy sauce
Pork loin, slicedAu gratin potatoes
Peanut butterchocolate chip cookies
Fried chicken
Roast beef, sliced
FY03: Creamed groundsausage
Sausage links, turkeyCoffee, lter bagBlueberry scones
PancakesCinnamon sconesBlueberry wafes
Raspberry swirlsFrench vanillacappuccinoIrish creamcappuccino
Sausage patty, turkeyCinnamon rolls
Cranberry breakfastsquares
Wafes, plainPeach breakfast
squares
Chicken parmesanChicken fajitas
Spaghetti & meatballsZiti
Mexican riceTortilla
Scalloped potatoes
Spice cake w/cinnamon crumb
topping
Creole macaroniSpaghetti w/meat
sauceChili w/white rice
Potato saladCoffee cake, crumbLemon poppyseed
cake
FY04: Bagel w/Spanishomelet
Fried egg pattyHam & cheese omelet
Cheddar cheese
omeletCanadian baconBlueberry mufn
Spice cakew/cinnamon crumb
topping
Banana nut loafPeppers & onions
Creamed ground beefBlueberry scones
Rotisserie chickenPot roastPork ribs
Pizza lled bread stickBanana cake, frosted
Peppermint pattybrownie
Chocolate cakew/vanilla frostingVanilla cake w/
chocolate frosting
Lemon glazedcupcakes
Carrot cake w/creamcheese frosting
Brownie w/
Butternger PiecesRanger cookiesChicken gravy
Peas
Pork loinRoast beef
Boneless pork meatDevils fudge cake
Spice cake w/cinnamon
crumb toppingBanana nut loafChocolate cakeSweet potatoesApple dessert
Chocolate brownie
FY05: Egg, cheese,vegetable taco
Vegetable omeletAlmond biscotti
Pop-Tarts w/ brownsugar frosting
Bagel w/ creamcheese
Raspberry swirlsSpice cake w/
cinnamon crumbtopping
Cinnamon scones
Blackened catshSalmon in lemon herb
sauceMeatloaf in BBQ
sauceGeneral Tso chickenPeaches in peach
gelatin
Zucchini w/tomatoesPeaches in peach
gelatinMixed fruit in cherry
gelatinChocolate pudding
tubesVanilla pudding tubes
Strawberry bananapudding tubes
Chocolate chunkbrownie
Fried chickenBBQ beef
Teriyaki chickenChicken breast
Mixed vegetables
FY06: Maple sausage pattySanta Fe steak con
queso sauceEgg patty w/cheesePowdered sugar
donutCoffee cake mufnRaspberry Danish
Butter buds
Creamed groundsausage
Turkey sausage linksFried egg pattyBagel w/Spanish
omeletBanana nut loaf
Shrimp scampiw/penne pasta*
Chicken& broccoliw/penne pasta*Hot dogs
Mashed potatoes w/skins
Italian style greenbeans
Corn mufnItalian lemon cake
Confetti cupcakesReeses Pieces
Chicken fajita mix(boil-in-bag)Chocolate cake
w/chocolate frostingGatorade(7 menus)Butter buds
Salmon in lemon herbsauce
Chicken stripsPeppers & onionRice pilaf
Peppermint pattybrownie
Ranger cookieOatmeal cookiePeanut butter
chocolate chip cookies
FY07: Dehydrated BIBscrambled eggs
Chorizo breakfastwrap
Omelet kit (eggs,onions, peppers, ham)
Cheddar sausagegravy
Breakfast chorizo(mexican sausage) &
diced potatoesRanchero steak
Assorted instant gritsAssorted instant
oatmealCorned beef hash
Creamed ground beefCreamed ground
sausageWafes
Apple juice
Egg, sausage &pancake sandwichCinnamon bagelCinnamon twistsAssorted Danish
Blueberry pancake &sausage on a stick
Frosted blueberry poptarts
All frozen eggproducts:
cheddar cheeseomelet, fried egg patty,& frozen whole eggs
Santa Fe steakRaspberry Danish
Bagel w/creamcheese
Sweet potatopancakes
Stuffed pork chopBBQ beef brisket/BBQ
pulled pork*Beef w/broccoli
Asian garlic chickenMeatballs in marinara
sauceSweet potatoesPotato wedgesHerbed mashed
potatoesGarlic mashed
potatoesTurtle brownies
(frozen)Cornbread (jalapeo
& plain) (frozen)White chocolate
chunk macadamia nutcookie (frozen)
Chocolate chunkcookies (frozen)
Apple pie slices(frozen)
Jelly roll (frozen)Snickers brownie
(frozen)Assorted iced teas
Country style pork ribsGeneral Tso chickenBlackened catsh
Meatballs (w/o sauce)Pork chops
Au gratin potatoesFrosted banana cake
(frozen)Shortbread cookies
(shelf stable)Lemon glazedcupcakes (shelf
stable)Peanut butter
chocolate chip cookie(shelf stable)
Chocolate chip cookie(shelf stable)
Chocolate cakew/chocolate frosting
(frozen)
*Indicates part of a Split Entree Menu.
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BREAKFAST:
MENU 1 MENU 2 MENU 3 MENU 4 MENU 5 MENU 6 MENU7
Maple sausagepatty*
Brown & serve porksausage
Breakfast steak w/peppers and onions
Canadian baconPork sausage
pattiesSanta Fe steak* Bacon
EggsCheddar cheese
omelet
Eggs Fried egg patty Eggs Egg/chs/veg taco Eggs
Buttermilk biscuit Buttermilk biscuit Oatmeal Queso sauce*Bagel w/crea
cheese
Hash browns Hash browns Hash browns Hash browns Hash browns Texas French toast Hash brown
Hominy grits Hominy grits
Raspberry danish* Coffee cake mufn*Sweet potato
pancakesPowdered sugar
donut*Blueberry mufn Almond biscotti Almond bisco
Brown sugar froPop-Tarts
Strawberry jam/jelly Grape jelly Strawberry jam/jelly Grape jelly Strawberry jam/jelly Grape jelly Strawberry jam
Grape juice Orange juice Cran-orange juice Grape juice Orange juice Grape juice Cran-orange ju
CocoaCappuccino, French
vanillaCocoa
Cappuccino, Irishcream
CocoaCappuccino, French
vanillaCocoa
Minced onions Minced onions Minced onions Minced onions Minced onions
Butter granules* Butter granules* Butter granules* Butter granules* Butter granules* Butter granule
Jalapeo ketchup Steak sauce
Maple syrup Maple syrup
Steak seasoningCinnamon maple
sprinklesCinnamon maple
sprinkles
*New Items, **Indicates a Split Entre Menu
Breakfast Menus:Include coffee, nondairy creamer, ketchup, hot sauce, vegetable oil, salt and pepper. Supplement with two eight oz. milks and one box ocold cereal per individual. Enhancements include two slices of bread.
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UGR 2006 A-Ration Menus
LUNCH/DINNER:
MENU 1 MENU 2 MENU 3 MENU 4 MENU 5 MENU 6** MENU 7
Chicken parmesan Turkey cutlets/gravyCountry style
pork ribsBeef hamburgers General Tso chicken
Shrimp scampi/penne
Grilled steak
Spaghetti sauce Hot dogs*Chicken& broccoli/
penne*Gravy
Ziti Stufng, Stove Top Corn mufn* Scalloped potatoes White rice Mashed potatoes
Mashed potatoesw/skins* Macaroni & cheese
Cranberry sauce Soy sauce Peppers & onions
Zucchini w/tomatoes Peas Green beans Baked beans Green beans Peas Corn
Italian lemon cake*Chocolate chip
cookieReeses Pieces*
Vanilla cake w/chocolate frosting
Confetti cupcakes*Peanut butter
chocolate chip cookieChocolate chunk
brownie
Vanilla pudding tubes
Mixed fruit ApplesaucePeaches/peach
gelatinPineapple Fruit cocktail
Parmesan cheese Minced onions
Lemon limeGatorade*
Iced teaFruit punchGatorade*
Pink lemonadeRiptide RushGatorade*
Cherry drinkLemon LimeGatorade*
Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Steak sauce
Italian seasoning Poultry seasoning BBQ spice Steak seasoning
Vegetable seasoning Vegetable seasoning Steak seasoning Vegetable seasoning Vegetable seasoning Vegetable seasoning
Butter granules* Butter granules* Butter granules*Ketchup, mustard,
relishButter granules* Butter granules* Butter granules*
Vegetable oil Vegetable oil Vegetable oil
MENU 8 MENU 9 MENU 10 MENU 11 MENU 12 MENU 13 MENU 14
Rotisseriechicken
Spaghetti w/meatballs
Chicken fajitas(BIB)*
Meatloaf,BBQ sauce
Blackenedcatsh
Pot roast Pork chops
Chicken gravy Pizza grinder Salsa Cornbread stufng Brown gravy Pork gravy
Au gratin potatoes Mexican rice Scalloped potatoesMashed potatoes
w/skins*Mashed potatoes Macaroni & cheese
Tortillas
CarrotsItalian style green
beans*Corn Zucchini w/tomatoes Collard greens Carrots Green beans
Carrot cake w/creamcheese frosting
(frozen)
Frosted bananacake
Chocolate cakew/white frosting
Shortbreadcookies
Lemon glazedcupcakes
Brownie w/Butternger pieces
Chocolate cakew/chocolate frosting*
Butterscotch puddingMix fruit/cherry
gelatinVanilla pudding tubes
Fruit cocktail Pears Applesauce
Parmesan cheese
Grape drinkFruit punchGatorade*
Orange drinkRiptide RushGatorade*
Iced teaFruit punchGatorade*
Lemonade
Orange drink
Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauceVegetable seasoning Vegetable seasoning Vegetable seasoning Vegetable seasoning Vegetable seasoning Vegetable seasoning
Paprika Italian seasoning PaprikaAll purposeseasoning
Paprika
Butter granules* Butter granules* Butter granules* Butter granules* Butter granules* Butter granules* Butter granules*
Vegetable oil Garlic powder
New Items, **Indicates a Split Entre Menu
unch/Dinner Menus:nclude salt, pepper, margarine, coffee, and nondairy creamer. Odd number menus also include peanut butter, jam/jelly. Supplement withight oz. milk. Enhancements include two slices of bread, fresh fruit, and salad when possible.
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UGR 2007 A-Ration Menus
* New Items, ** Indicates a Split Entre Menu
Breakfast Menus:Include coffee, nondairy creamer, ketchup, hot sauce, vegetable oil, salt and pepper. Supplement with two eight oz. milks and one box ocold cereal per individual. Enhancements include two slices of bread.
BREAKFAST:
MENU 1 MENU 2 MENU 3 MENU 4 MENU 5 MENU 6 MENU7
Rancherobeef steak*
BaconBreakfast steak,
peppers & onionsBacon
Brown & servepork sausage
Maple sausagepatty
Bacon
Queso sauce*Creamed ground
sausageCorned beef hash
Creamed groundbeef
Chorizo breakfastwrap*
Cheddar sausagravy*
Potatoes w/chorizo*
Omelet kit (onions,
peppers, ham &cheese)*
Buttermilk biscuit Wafe* Buttermilk biscuit French toast Buttermilk bisc
Egg, cheese &vegetable taco
Pancake, egg &sausage sandwich*
Blueberry pancake& pork sausage on
a stick*Coffee cake mufn*
Assorted minidanish*
Blueberry mufnCinnamon bagw/maple avocream chees
Eggs, dehydrated,BIB*
Eggs, dehydrated,BIB*
Eggs, dehydrated,BIB*
Eggs, dehydrated,BIB*
Eggs, dehydrated,BIB*
Eggs, dehydrated,BIB*
Eggs, dehydraBIB*
Cinnamon twists*Powdered sugar
donutBrown sugar frosted
Pop-TartsAlmond biscotti
Blueberry frosPop-Tarts*
Grits Hash browns Hash browns Grits Hash browns Hash browns Hash brown
Asst. oatmeal, indiv.packets*
Asst. grits, indiv.packets*
Asst. oatmeal, indiv.packets*
Asst. oatmeal, indiv.packets*
Asst. grits, indiv.packets*
Asst. oatmeal, indiv.packets*
Asst. oatmeal, ipackets *
Grape jelly Strawberry jam Grape jelly Grape jelly Strawberry jam Strawberry jam Strawberry ja
Orange juice Apple juice* Orange juice Grape juice Orange juice Cranorange juice Grape juice
Cappuccino,French vanilla
CocoaCappuccino,Irish cream
Cappuccino,French vanilla
Cocoa Cocoa Cocoa
Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce
Ketchup Jalapeo ketchupKetchup,
steak sauce,steak seasoning
Ketchup Ketchup Ketchup Ketchup
Salsa Maple syrup Maple syrup
Minced onions Minced onions Minced onionsCinnamon maple
sprinklesMinced onions Minced onion
Butter granules Butter granules
Vegetable oil Vegetable oil Vegetable oil Vegetable oil Vegetable o
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UGR 2007 A-Ration Menus
New Items, ** Indicates a Split Entre Menu
unch/Dinner Menus:nclude salt, pepper, margarine, coffee, and nondairy creamer. Odd number menus also include peanut butter, jam/jelly. Supplement withight oz. milk. Enhancements include two slices of bread, fresh fruit, and salad when possible.
LUNCH/DINNER:
MENU 1 MENU 2 MENU 3** MENU 4 MENU 5 MENU 6** MENU 7
Chicken parmesanBeef hamburgers &
Hot dogs
Pork in BBQ sauce &Beef brisket w/BBQ
sauce*Turkey cutlets/gravy
Chinese beef &vegetables*
Shrimp scampi/pasta& Chicken
& broccoli/penne
Grilled steak,peppers & onions
Spaghetti sauceCornbread, plain &
jalapeo*Gravy
ZitiPotato wedges,
coated*Macaroni & cheese
Herb & butter mashedpotatoes*, sweet
potatoes*, cornbreadstuffing
White rice Mashed potatoes
Italian green beans Baked beans Ranch beans* Peas Corn Peas Green beans
Italian lemon cake Confetti cupcakes Reeses PiecesWhite chocolatemacadamia nut
cookie*
Chocolate cakew/white frosting
Oatmeal cookiesChocolate chunk
brownie
Chocolate pudding M&Ms Vanilla pudding
Peaches Applesauce Mixed fruit Pineapple Fruit cocktail
Lemon limeGatorade
Pink lemonade Orange Gatorade Iced teaMixed berryGatorade
Peach iced tea*Lemon limeGatorade
Diet peach iced teatubes*
Diet lemonade tubes*Diet raspberry ice
tubes*
Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Steak sauce
Italian seasoning Steak seasoning Poultry seasoning Soy sauce
BBQ spice Vegetable seasoning Vegetable seasoning Vegetable seasoning Vegetable seasoning
Butter granules Minced onions Butter granules Butter granules Butter granules Butter granules
Parmesan cheeseKetchup, mustard,
relishCranberry sauce Parmesan cheese Steak seasoning
Vegetable oil Vegetable oil
MENU 8 MENU 9 MENU 10 MENU 11 MENU 12 MENU 13 MENU 14
Rotisserie chickenMeatballs in marinara
sauce*Chicken fajitas (BIB) Meatloaf, BBQ sauce
Asian chili garlicchicken*
Pot roastPork chop w/applecornbread stufng*
Chicken gravy Pizza roll* Tortillas Gravy Rice pilaf
Au gratin potatoes Spaghetti Mexican riceMashed potatoes
w/skinsWhite rice
Garlic mashedpotatoes w/brown
gravy*Pork gravy
CornItalian style green
beansCorn Peas Corn Peas & carrots Green beans
Carrot cakeWhite cake w/
chocolate frostingJelly roll*
Chocolate chunkcookie*
Turtle brownie* Apple pie slice*Choc caramel bar
w/Snickers*
Chocolate pudding Butterscotch pudding Vanilla pudding
Pears Cherry mixed fruit Pineapple Applesauce
Grape drinkFruit punchGatorade
Peach iced tea*Mixed berryGatorade
Iced teaFruit punchGatorade
Lemonade
Diet peach iced teatubes*
Diet lemonade tubes*Diet raspberry ice
tubes*Diet peach iced tea
tubes*
Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce
Paprika Italian seasoning Salsa Paprika Soy sauceAll purposeseasoning
Vegetable seasoning Vegetable seasoning Vegetable seasoning Vegetable seasoning Vegetable seasoning Vegetable seasoning Vegetable seasoning
Butter granules Butter granules Butter granules Butter granules Butter granules Butter granules Butter granules
Parmesan cheese
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UGR B-Ration Menus
Breakfast Menus:All breakfast menus include: ketchup, hot sauce, salt & pepper, coffee, creamers, shortening, paper trays, dining packets, cups, trash ba
BREAKFAST:
MENU 1 MENU 2 MENU 3 MENU 4 MENU 5
Pork sausage links Turkey sausage links Creamed chipped beef Creamed sausage
Scrambled eggs Scrambled eggs Scrambled eggs Scrambled eggsScrambled eggs,
western style
Hominy grits Oatmeal Grits Farina Hominy grits
Pancakes Cinnamon swirls Pancakes Wafes Pancakes
Biscuits Biscuits Biscuits Biscuits
Hash browns Hash browns Rice Hash browns Hash browns
Fruit cocktail Peaches Pineapple Pears Pineapple
Grape juice Orange juice Apple juice Orange juice Grape juice
Cocoa Cappuccino, French vanilla Cocoa Cappuccino, Irish cream Cappuccino, French van
Maple syrup Maple syrup Maple syrup Maple syrup
Worcestershire sauce
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UGR B-Ration Menus
unch/Dinner Menus:All lunch/dinner menus include: hot sauce, salt & pepper, tea, beverage base, coffee, creamers, paper trays, dining packets, cups and trash
ags.
LUNCH/DINNER:
MENU 1 MENU 2 MENU 3 MENU 4 MENU 5 MENU 6 MENU 7
Beef & gravyw/biscuit topping
Creole chicken Pork chops & gravy Chicken a la KingShrimp & ham
jambalaya
Shepherds pie(beef, potatoes, &
corn)
Mexican macaroni& chicken
Mashed potatoes Rice Au gratin potatoes Rice Rice
Cornbread Biscuits Biscuits Cornbread Biscuits Cornbread
Mixed vegetables Corn Green beans Peas Corn Carrots Green beans
Pears Fruit cocktail Applesauce Fruit cocktail Peaches Pears Pineapple
Sugar cookies Oatmeal cookie BrowniesCoffee cake
w/cinnamon-crumbtopping
Walnut tea cake Devils fudge cake Oatmeal cookies
Lemonade Grape drink Cherry drink Lemonade Lemonade Grape drink Orange drink
Butter Buds Butter Buds Butter Buds
Ketchup Ketchup Ketchup
MENU 8 MENU 9 MENU 10 MENU 11 MENU 12 MENU 13 MENU 14
Baked chicken &rice
Spaghetti w/meatballs
Pineapple BBQpork chops
Chicken & breadstufng
Chili con carne Shrimp CreoleWhite bean &chicken chili
Macaroni andcheese
Mashed potatoes Rice Rice Rice
Biscuits Biscuits Biscuits Biscuits Cornbread BiscuitsCornbread
Mixed vegetablesCorn Green beans
Carrots Corn Peas Green beans
Peaches Applesauce Pears Peaches Fruit cocktail Pineapple Peaches
Brownies w/chocolate frosting
Yellow cake w/chocolate frosting
Chocolate cookies Walnut tea cake Chocolate pudding Apple crisp Brownies
Orange drink Cherry drink Lemonade Grape drink Grape drink Cherry drink Grape drink
Butter Buds
Ketchup Ketchup Ketchup
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Arctic Supplement to the UGR
PURPOSE:
The Arctic Supplement, when used in combination with the UGR, provides additional beverage and snack kilocalorie
for the Warfighter in a cold environment. The Arctic Supplement is designed to simplify and streamline the ordering
process for these items. The Arctic Supplement is only to be used to augment the UGR.
CHARACTERISTICS:
The Arctic Supplement assembly consists of soups, warming beverages, snacks, clamshell styrofoam trays and hot cupwith covers. Each module serves 50 warfighters and promotes the increased consumption of fluids and kilocalories
required in cold environments. Each module is unitized into three shipping cartons; six shipping cartons fit on one tie
a standard pallet. There are four tiers per pallet (eight modules per pallet). The shelf life is 18 months at 80 F (27 C)
Average Weight/Module: 60 pounds
Cube/Module: 5 cubic feet
NUTRITIONAL DATA:
The Arctic Supplement provides an additional
914 kilocalories (7% protein, 63% carbohydrate and
30% fat).
PREPARATION REqUIREMENTS:
Food service personnel prepare the Arctic
Supplement for serving.
ARCTIC SUPPLEMENT TO THE UGR PACKAGING AND SAMPLE COMPONENTS
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Meal, Ready-to-Eat, Individual (MRE)
PURPOSE:
The Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) is used by the Services to
ustain individuals during operations that preclude organized
ood service facilities, but where resupply is established or
planned.
CHARACTERISTICS:
ach meal contains an entre/starch, crackers, a spread
cheese, peanut butter, jam or jelly), a dessert/snack,
beverages, an accessory packet, a plastic spoon and a
lameless Ration Heater (FRH). The flexibly packaged foods
re heat processed in retort pouches. Components are
ghtweight, compact, and easily opened. The shelf life is a
minimum of three years at 80 F (27 C) or six months at
00 F (38 C). Through MRE XV (1995), the ration had 12
meals per shipping container, one of each menu. The number of menus was increased to 16 for MRE XVI (1996), 20 for
MRE XVII (1997). From MRE XXVIII (1998) to the present, the number of menus was increased to and remains at 24. The
ame shipping container dimensions are used as earlier, with Menus 1-12 packed in Case A and Menus 13-24 packed in
Case B.
Weight: 21.8 pounds/case (gross), 1.5 pounds/meal
Cube: .99 cubic feet/case, .08 cubic feet/meal
NUTRITIONAL DATA:
ach meal provides an average of 1300 kilocalories (13% protein, 34% fat, and 53% carbohydrate).
When supplemented with pouch bread, an additional 200 kilocalories are provided (12% protein, 33% fat, and 55%
arbohydrate).
PREPARATION REqUIREMENTS:The individual Warfighter prepares the food. The water requirement is approximately 23 ounces to rehydrate all
beverages. Beginning with the 1993 procurement, the FRH is included in each meal bag.
COMMENTS:
As part of DoDs focus on quality and customer satisfaction, the MRE (components and packaging/packing) undergoes
ontinuous product improvement under the Fielded Individual Ration Improvement Program.
Since 1993, over 189 new items have been approved
Over 75% of ration components are now non-developmental items (NDI)
57 least acceptable items will have been eliminated through MRE XXVIIIFour vegetarian meals in the 24 menus, two each in Case A & B
New easy-open meal bags with commercial-like color and graphics were adopted
Nutritional labeling implemented
New zippered drink pouch dairy shakes, cocoa(s) and cappuccino
A Hot Beverage Bag in each mealbag
MRE SHIPPING CONTAINERS ANDCOMPONENTS
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MRE Improvements, 1998-2004
* NDI = Non-Developmental Item
YEAR
ITEMS IN ITEMS OUT
R&D ITEMS: NDI* ITEMS:
MRE XVIII(24 Menus)
1998Production
Beef teriyakiChicken strips in salsa
Buttered noodles
Spicy oriental chickenMeat loaf w/brown gravy
Pasta w/vegetables in Alfredo sauce(vegetarian)
Granola bars: chocolate chip,
honey oat, cinnamonFruit lled bars (Nutrigrain)
Spiced applesApple cinnamon toaster pastry
Snack mixShortbread cookies
Chocolate sports barTea bag
Vegetable cracker
Pork w/rice in BBQ sauceTuna w/noodles
MRE XIX(24 Menus)
1999Production
Raisin nut mix Lemon poppyseed pound cakeBlack bean & rice burrito (vegetarian)
Toasted peanut butter & crackersCheese peanut butter & crackers
Oatmeal cookie bar (compressed
MRE XX(24 Menus)
2000Production
Country Captain chickenTurkey tetrazzini
Raspberry applesauce
MinestroneWestern style beans
Yellow & wild rice pilafMarshmallow treats
Graham treatsOatmeal cookie
Plain snack bread
Chicken stewHam slice
MRE XXI(24 Menus)
2001Production
Seafood jambalayaBeef enchilada
Mashed potatoes
Wheat snack breadPeanut butter cookies
Nacho & cheddar CombosChocolate chip cookies
Honey nut mini wheat snack cerealCinnamon snack cereal
Spice pound cakeM&Ms cookies
Pork chow meinSmoky franks
MRE XXII(24 Menus)
2002Production
Hamburger patty Beef steak w/mushroom gravyMultigrain cereal
Cappuccino: mocha, vanillaDairy shakes: chocolate, vanilla, strawberry
BBQ saucePicante sauce
Seasoning blend, salt freeGround red pepper
Beef steakChicken w/rice
Hot sauce (4 menus)
MRE XXIII(24 Menus)
2003Production
Hearty New England clam chowderApplesauce, carbohydrate fortied
Pot roast w/vegetableBBQ pork rib
Vegetable manicotti (vegetarian)Peanut butter M&Ms
Crisp M&MsAlmond poppyseed pound cake
Pumpkin pound cakeChocolate mint cookie
Vanilla wafe sandwich cookie
Jamaican pork chopPasta w/Alfredo sauce
Beef w/mushroomsWhite rice
MRE XXIV(24 Menus)
2004Production
Veggie griller w/BBQ sauceMexican macaroni & cheese
Cajun rice w/sausageCheese spread w/bacon
Molasses cookieToffee crunch cookieKreamsicle cookieDried cranberries
Red hot cinnamon candiesPeanut M&Ms
Carrot cakeRefried beans
Bean & rice burritoTurkey breast w/potatoes
Buttered noodlesChocolate covered oatmeal cooki
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0
YEAR
ITEMS IN ITEMS OUT
R&D ITEMS: NDI* ITEMS:
MRE XXV(24 Menus)
2005Production
Penne w/spicy tomato sauceSloppy Joe lling
Chicken fajitaCheese omelet w/vegetables
TortillasHash browns w/baconSmoke house almonds
Cheezits - plain, spicyRaisins (osmotically dried)
White chocolate/raspberry cookieScone, cinnamon
Blueberry-cherry cobblerCarbohydrate fortied beverage
Carbohydrate electrolyte beverageHot beverage bagJalapeo ketchup
Steak sauceStrawberry toaster pastry
Pasta w/vegetables in tomato sauceCountry Captain chicken
Beef teriyakiBeverage baseOriental chicken
MRE XXVI(24 Menus)
2006Production
HooAH!/OOH-RAH! barZippered foil drink pouch
Chili with beefTuna sh
Mexican cornMango peach applesauce
Raisin nut mix w/pan coated chocolatediscsCaramel apple bar
Toaster pastry, frosted brown sugarcinnamon
Chocolate banana mufn topXylitol gum
Cocoa, chocolate hazelnut avoredMayonnaise, fat free
Chocolate peanut butter spreadReeses Pieces
Beefsteak w/mushroom gravyChicken tetrazzini
MRE XXVII(24 Menus)
2007Production
Meatballs w/marinara sauceChicken and dumplings
Cornbread stufngFried rice
Skittles: Wild Berry, Tropical
Marble pound cakeGreen pepper hot sauce
Seasoning packets(BBQ, pizza)Apple butter
Chunky peanut butterReeses Pieces
JambalayaCajun rice w/sausage
Yellow & wild rice
MRE XXVIII(24 Menus)
2008Production
Chicken pesto pasta Lasagna w/vegetablesGranola w/milk & blueberries
Instant vanilla or chocolate puddingToaster pastries, chocolate chip &
French toast
Chipotle snack breadChoclettos candyTwizzler Nibs
Chocolate coveredcoffee beans
Patriot cookiesCheezits, hot & spicy
Coffee, Irish creamDairy shake, banana/strawberry
Salsa verdeButter Buds
Splenda packet
Chicken w/cavatelliVegetable manicotti
MRE Improvements, 2005-2008
NDI = Non-Developmental Item
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MRE Individual Menus (MRE, XXV)
Case A = Menus 1-12, Case B = Menus 13-24
Accessory Packet A: coffee, cream substitute, sugar, salt, chewing gum, matches, toilet tissue, towelette
Accessory Packet B: lemon tea w/sugar, salt, chewing gum, matches, toilet tissue, towelette
Accessory Packet C: apple cider, salt, chewing gum, matches, toilet tissue, towelette
Candy I: caramel vanilla avored, toffee roll chocolate avored, toffee w/walnutsCandy II: chocolate plain discs, chocolate w/crisped rice discs, chocolate w/peanut butter discs, chocolate w/peanuts
Candy III: cinnamon candies, fruit favored discs
MENU 1 MENU 2 MENU 3 MENU 4 MENU 5 MENU 6
Grilled beefsteakw/mushroom gravy
BBQpork rib
Beef ravioliCheese & vegetable
omeletChicken breast llet Chicken fajita
Western style beans Hashbrowns w/bacon Yellow & wild rice p
New Englandclam chowder
Minestrone stew
Fruit, wet pack Nut raisin mix
Cookie Fudge brownie Toaster pastry Pound cake
Cracker 2 Wheat snack bread Cracker, vegetable avor Cracker Wheat snack bread Tortilla
Jam Cheddar cheese Cheddar cheese Jam Jalapeo cheese Cheddar chees
Candy I Candy III Candy II
Dairy shake Electrolyte beverageBeverage base, CHO
fortiedCoffee, French vanilla Coffee, French va
Steak sauce
Red pepper Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Jalapeo ketchup Seasoning blen
ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-C ACC Pkt-B ACC Pkt-C
Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon SpoonFRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH
MENU 7 MENU 8 MENU 9 MENU 10 MENU 11 MENU 12
Chicken w/salsa Hamburger patty Beef stew Chili w/macaroniPenne w/veg. sausage in
spicy tomato sauceVeggie burger in B
sauce (veg.)
Mexican riceMac & cheese, mexican
stylePotato sticks
Beef snacks,cured
Fruit, dried Fruit, dried
Shortbread cookie Pretzels, nacho lled Cookie Pound cake Scone, cinnamo
Cracker, vegetable avor 2 Wheat snack bread Cracker Wheat snack bread Cracker 2 Wheat snack bre
Jalapeo cheese Bacon cheese Peanut butter Jalapeo cheese Peanut butter
Candy IIChocolatesports bar
Candy III
Coffee,mocha avored
Dairy shake Cocoa Electrolyte beverageBeverage base, C
fortied
BBQ sauce
Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Red pepper Seasoning blend Hot sauce
ACC Pkt-B ACC Pkt-B ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-C ACC Pkt-B
Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon
FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH
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MRE Individual Menus (MRE, XXV)
Case A = Menus 1-12, Case B = Menus 13-24
Accessory Packet A: coffee, cream substitute, sugar, salt, chewing gum, matches, toilet tissue, towelette
Accessory Packet B: lemon tea w/sugar, salt, chewing gum, matches, toilet tissue, towelette
Accessory Packet C: apple cider, salt, chewing gum, matches, toilet tissue, towelette
Candy I: caramel vanilla avored, toffee roll chocolate avored, toffee w/walnuts
Candy II: chocolate plain discs, chocolate w/crisped rice discs, chocolate w/peanut butter discs, chocolate w/peanuts
Candy III: cinnamon candies, fruit favored discs
MENU 13 MENU 14 MENU 15 MENU 16 MENU 17 MENU 18
Cheese tortellini(vegetarian)
Vegetable manicotti Beef enchiladas Chicken w/noodles Sloppy Joe lling Cajun rice w/sausage
Refried beansBaked snack cracker,
cheeseNuts
Spiced apples Fruit, wet pack Fruit, wet packPound cake Pound cake Cookie Pretzels Shortbread cookie Cheddar lled pretzels
Cracker Cracker Cracker, vegetable avor Cracker 2 Wheat snack bread Cracker
Peanut butter Peanut butter Jalapeo cheese Cheddar cheese Jalapeo cheese Peanut butter
Beverage base, CHOfortied
Cocoa Electrolyte beverageBeverage base, CHO
fortied
Candy I Ranger Bar Candy II
Picante sauce
Seasoning blend Hot sauce Red pepper Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce
Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon
ACC Pkt-C ACC Pkt-B ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A
FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH
MENU 19 MENU 20 MENU 21 MENU 22 MENU 23 MENU 24
Pot roast w/vegetablesSpaghetti
w/meat sauceChicken tetrazzini Jambalaya
Chickenw/cavatelli
Meatloaf w/gravy
Mashed potatoes
Fruit, dried Fig bar
Cookie Blueberry-cherry cobbler Cookie Pound cake Pound cake Vanilla wafer cookie
Cracker Wheat snack bread Cracker Wheat snack bread Wheat snack bread Cracker
Peanut butter Cheddar cheese Jelly Jam Bacon cheese Jelly
Cocoa Electrolyte beverage Dairy shake Dairy shakeBeverage base, CHO
fortiedCocoa
Candy I
Hot sauce Hot sauce Seasoning blend Hot sauce Hot sauce Red pepper
Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon
ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-C ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-B
FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH
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MRE Individual Menus (MRE, XXVI)
MENU 1 MENU 2 MENU 3 MENU 4 MENU 5 MENU 6
Chili w/beans Boneless pork ribBeef ravioli inmeat sauce
Cheese & vegetableomelet
Chicken breastlet
Chicken fajita
Hash browns w/baconMexican macaroni &
cheeseYellow & wild rice p
New England clamchowder
Beef snacks
Mexican corn
Fruit, wet pack Nut raisin mix
Cookie Fudge brownie Toaster pastry Pound cake
Cracker, plain 2 Wheat snack bread Cracker, vegetable avor Cracker, plain Wheat snack bread Tortilla
Jam Cheese spread, plain Cheese spread, jalapeo Jam Cheese spread, jalapeo Cheese spread, p
Dairy shakeCHO electrolyte
beverageBeverage base, CHO
fortiedSugar free beverage Coffee, French vanilla Coffee, French va
Candy I Cinnamon scone Candy II
Red pepper, ground Steak sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Jalapeo ketchup Seasoning blen
Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon SpoonACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-C ACC Pkt-B ACC Pkt-C
FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH
MENU 7 MENU 8 MENU 9 MENU 10 MENU 11 MENU 12
Chic breast stripsw/salsa
Beef patty, grilled Beef stew TunaPenne w/vegetarian
sausage in spicy tomatosauce
Veggie burger in Bsauce (veg.)
Mexican rice Western beans Pretzels Potato sticks
Dried fruit Dried fruit
Shortbread cookie Pretzels nacho lled Cookies Pound cakeChocolate banana m
top
Cracker, vegetable avor 2 Wheat snack bread Cracker, plain Tortilla Cracker, plain 2 Wheat snack bre
Cheese spread, jalapeo Cheese spread, bacon Peanut butter Peanut butter
Coffe, mochaBeverage base, CHO
fortiedDairy shake powder Dairy shake
Beverage base, CHOfortied
CHO electrolytbeverage
Candy II HooAH! bar
BBQ sauce Fat free mayo
Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Seasoning blend Seasoning blend Hot sauce
Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon
ACC Pkt-B ACC Pkt-B ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-C ACC Pkt-C ACC Pkt-B
FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH
Case A = Menus 1-12, Case B = Menus 13-24
Accessory Packet A: coffee, cream sub, sugar, salt, gum, matches, tissue, towelette
Accessory Packet B: lemon tea, salt, gum, matches, tissue, towelette
Accessory Packet C: apple cider, salt, gum, matches, tissue, towelette
Candy I: Toffee roll-chocolate avored, toffee w/walnuts
Candy II: chocolate-plain disks, chocolate w/crisped rice disks, chocolate w/peanut butter disks and chocolate w/peanuts
Candy III: cinnamon candies, fruit avored discs
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MRE Individual Menus (MRE, XXVI)
MENU 13 MENU 14 MENU 15 MENU 16 MENU 17 MENU 18
Cheese tortellini(vegetarian)
Vegetable manicotti Beef enchiladas Chicken w/noodles Sloppy Joe lling Cajun rice w/sausage
Refried beansBaked snack cracker,
cheese
Spiced apples Fruit, wet pack Fruit, wet pack
HooAH! Bar Pound cake CookieChocolatecovered
sports bar
Shortbreadcookie
Cheddar lled pretzels
Cracker, plain Cracker, plain Cracker, vegetable avor Cracker, plain 2 Wheat snack bread Cracker, plain
Peanut butter Peanut butter Cheese spread, jalapeo Cheese spread, plain Cheese spread, jalapeo Cheese spread, plain
Sugar free beverage Cocoa, hazelnutBeverage base, CHO
fortiedCocoa beverage
CHO electrolytebeverage
Beverage base, CHOfortied
Candy I Candy II Nuts
Picante sauce
Seasoning blend Hot sauce Red pepper, ground Hot sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce
Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon
ACC Pkt-C ACC Pkt-B ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A
FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH
MENU 19 MENU 20 MENU 21 MENU 22 MENU 23 MENU 24
Pot roast w/veg. Spaghetti w/meat sauce Chili & macaroni Jambalaya Chicken w/cavatelli Meatloaf w/gravy
Potato sticks Potato, mashed
Fruit, dried Fig bar
Caramelapple bar
Cobbler, cherry &blueberry
Cookie Pound cakeRasin nut mix w/
chocolatecandies
Shortbreadcookie
Cracker, plain Wheat snack bread Wheat snack bread Wheat snack bread Wheat snack breadCracker, plain
Chocolate peanut butterspread
Cheese spread, plain Cheese spread, jalapeo Jelly Cheese spread, bacon Jelly
Beverage base, CHOfortied
CHO electrolytebeverage
Sugar free beverage Dairy shakeBeverage base, CHO
fortiedCocoa beverage
Candy III Candy I
Hot sauce Hot sauce Red pepper, ground Hot sauce Red pepper, ground Hot sauce
Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon
ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-C ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-B
FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH
Case A = Menus 1-12, Case B = Menus 13-24
Accessory Packet A: coffee, cream sub, sugar, salt, gum, matches, tissue, towelette
Accessory Packet B: lemon tea, salt, gum, matches, tissue, towelette
Accessory Packet C: apple cider, salt, gum, matches, tissue, towelette
Candy I: Toffee roll-chocolate avored, toffee w/walnuts
Candy II: chocolate-plain disks, chocolate w/crisped rice disks, chocolate w/peanut butter disks and chocolate w/peanuts
Candy III: cinnamon candies, fruit avored discs
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MRE Individual Menus (MRE, XXVII)
MENU 1 MENU 2 MENU 3 MENU 4 MENU 5 MENU 6
Chili w/beans Boneless pork ribBeef ravioli in meat
sauceCheese & vegetable
omeletChicken breast
letChicken w/noodl
Hash browns w/baconCorn bread
stufng
New Englandclam chowder
Mexican corn Fruit, wet pack
Cookie Fudge brownie Toaster pastry Caramel apple bar Chocolate covere
sports bar
Cracker, plain 2 Wheat snack bread Cracker, vegetable avor Cracker, plain Wheat snack bread Cracker, plain
Jam Cheese spread, plain Cheese spread, jalapeo Cheese spread, jalapeo Cheese spread, p
Candy III Cinnamon scone Candy II Candy II
Beef snacks
Dairy shake Electrolyte beverageBeverage base, CHO
fortiedSugar free beverage Coffee, French vanil la Cocoa beverag
Apple butter
Red pepper, ground Steak sauce Hot sauce Hot sauce Jalapeo ketchup Hot sauce
Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon
ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-C ACC Pkt-B ACC Pkt-A
FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH
MENU 7 MENU 8 MENU 9 MENU 10 MENU 11 MENU 12
Chicken breaststrips w/salsa
Beef patty, grilled Beef stew Tuna in pouch Vegetable manicottiVeggie burger in B
sauce (veg.)
Mexican riceMexican macaroni &
cheesePretzels Potato sticks
Fruit, wet pack Fruit, dried
Shortbread cookie Pretzels, nacho lled HooAH! Bar Cookies Pound cakeChocolate banana m
top
Cracker, vegetable avor 2 Wheat snack bread Cracker, plain Tortilla Cracker, plain 2 Wheat snack bre
Cheese spread, jalapeo Cheese spread, bacon Cheese spread, plain Peanut butter
Candy II Candy I
Coffee, mochaBeverage base, CHO
fortiedDairy shake powder Dairy shake Cocoa, hazelnut Electrolyte bevera
BBQ sauce Fat free mayo
Hot sauce, green Hot sauce Hot sauce Seasoning blend Seasoning blend Hot sauce
Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon
ACC Pkt-B ACC Pkt-B ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-C ACC Pkt-B ACC Pkt-B
FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH
Case A = Menus 1-12, Case B = Menus 13-24
Accessory Packet A: coffee, cream sub, sugar, salt, gum, matches, tissue, towelette
Accessory Packet B: lemon tea, salt, gum, matches, tissue, towelette
Accessory Packet C: apple cider, salt, gum, matches, tissue, towelette
Candy I: toffee roll-chocolate avored, toffee w/walnuts
Candy II: chocolate-plain disks, chocolate w/peanut butter disks & chocolate w/peanuts, Reeses Pieces
Candy III: cinnamon candies & fruit avored disks
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MRE Individual Menus (MRE, XXVII)
MENU 13 MENU 14 MENU 15 MENU 16 MENU 17 MENU 18
Cheese tortellini (veg.)Penne w/vegetarian
sausage in spicy tomatosauce
Beef enchiladas Chicken fajita Sloppy Joe lling Meatballs w/marinara
Refried beans Fried riceBaked snack cracker,
cheeseNuts
Tortilla
Spiced apples Fruit, dried
HooAH! Bar Pound cake Cookie Nut raisin mix Shortbread cookie Cheddar lled pretzels
Cracker, plain Cracker, plain Cracker, vegetable avor Tortilla2 Wheat snack
bread2 Wheat snack
bread
Peanut butter, chunky Peanut butter Cheese spread, jalapeo Cheese spread, plain Cheese spread, jalapeo Cheese spread plain
Candy I
Sugar free beverageBeverage base, CHO
fortiedBeverage base, CHO
fortiedCoffee, French vanilla Electrolyte beverage
Beverage base, CHOfortied
Picante sauce
Seasoning blend Seasoning blend Red pepper, ground Seasoning blend Hot sauce Pizza seasoning
Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon
ACC Pkt-C ACC Pkt-C ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-C ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A
FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH
MENU 19 MENU 20 MENU 21 MENU 22 MENU 23 MENU 24
Pot roast w/vegetables Spaghetti w/meat sauce Chili & macaroniChicken w/dumplings
Chickenw/cavatelli
Meatloaf w/gravy
Potato sticks Potato, mashed
Fruit, dried Fruit, wet pack Fig bar
Pound cakeCobbler, cherry &
blueberryCookie Pound cake
Raisin nut mix w/chocolate candies
Cookie
Cracker, plainWheat snack
breadWheat snack
breadWheat snack
breadWheat snack
breadCracker, plain
Chocolate peanut butterspread
Cheese spread, plain Cheese spread, jalapeo Jelly Cheese spread, bacon Jelly
Candy III Candy I
Beverage base, CHOfortied
Electrolyte beverage Sugar free beverage Dairy shakeBeverage base, CHO
fortiedCocoa beverage
Hot sauce Hot sauce Red pepper, ground Hot sauce Red pepper, ground BBQ seasoning
Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon
ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-C ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-B
FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH
Case A = Menus 1-12, Case B = Menus 13-24
Accessory Packet A: coffee, cream sub, sugar, salt, gum, matches, tissue, towelette
Accessory Packet B: lemon tea, salt, gum, matches, tissue, towelette
Accessory Packet C: apple cider, salt, gum, matches, tissue, towelette
Candy I: toffee roll-chocolate avored, toffee w/walnuts
Candy II: chocolate-plain disks, chocolate w/peanut butter disks & chocolate w/peanuts, Reeses Pieces
Candy III: cinnamon candies & fruit avored disks
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MRE Individual Menus (MRE, XXVIII)
MENU 1 MENU 2 MENU 3 MENU 4 MENU 5 MENU 6
Chili w/beans Boneless pork ribBeef ravioli in meat
sauceCheese & vegetable
omeletChicken breast
letChicken w/noodl
Granola w/blueberries Corn bread stufng
New Englandclam chowder
Mexican corn
Raisin nut mix w/chocolate candies
Toaster pastry Toaster pastry Caramel apple bar Fig bar
Cookie
Cracker, plain Tortilla Cracker, vegetable avor Cracker, plain Wheat snack bread Cracker, plain
Jam Cheese spread, plain Cheese spread, jalapeoApplebutter
Cheese spread, jalapeo Cheese spread, p
Candy III Cinnamon scone Candy II Candy II
Beef snacks
Dairy shakeBeverage base, CHO
fortiedCHO electrolyte
beverageCoffee, French vanilla Coffee, French vanil la Cocoa beverag
Apple butter
Red pepper, ground BBQ sauce Hot sauce Salsa verde BBQ seasoning Hot sauce
Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon
ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-D ACC Pkt-C ACC Pkt-B ACC Pkt-A
FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH
MENU 7 MENU 8 MENU 9 MENU 10 MENU 11 MENU 12
Meatloaf w/gravy Beef patty, grilled Beef stew Chili & macaroni Vegetable lasagnaVeggie burger in B
sauce (veg.)
Potato, mashedMexican macaroni &
cheese
Fruit, wet pack Fruit, wet pack Fruit, dried
Cookie Pretzels, nacho lled HooAH! Bar Toaster pastry Pound cake Chocolate banana muf
Cracker, plain 2 Wheat snack bread Cracker, plain Wheat snack bread Cracker, plain 2 Wheat snack bre
Jelly Cheese spread, bacon Cheese spread, plain Cheese spread, jalapeo Peanut butter
Candy I Candy III
Cocoa beverageBeverage base, CHO
fortiedDairy shake powder Sugar free beverage Cocoa, hazelnut
CHO electrolytebeverage
Jalapeo ketchup
Butter buds Hot sauce Hot sauce Red pepper, ground Hot sauce Hot sauce
Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon
ACC Pkt-B ACC Pkt-B ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-C ACC Pkt-B ACC Pkt-B
FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH
Case A = Menus 1-12, Case B = Menus 13-24
Accessory Packet A: coffee, cream sub, sugar, salt, gum, matches, tissue, towelette
Accessory Packet B: lemon tea, salt, gum, matches, tissue, towelette
Accessory Packet C: apple cider, salt, gum, matches, tissue, towelette
Candy I: toffee roll-chocolate avored, toffee, chocolate, chocolate covered coffee beans
Candy II: chocolate-plain disks, chocolate with peanuts, peanut butter disks
Candy III: cinnamon candies, fruit avored disks, licorice bits
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MRE Individual Menus (MRE, XXVIII)
MENU 13 MENU 14 MENU 15 MENU 16 MENU 17 MENU 18
Cheese tortellini (veg.)Penne w/vegetarian
sausage in spicy tomatosauce
Beef enchiladas Chicken fajita Sloppy Joe lling Meatballs w/marinara
Refried beans Nuts
Tortilla Tortilla
Spiced apples Fruit, dried Nut raisin mix
HooAH! Bar Pound cake Cookie Pudding, chocolate Fudge brownie Cheddar lled pretzels
Cracker, plain Cracker, plain Cracker, vegetable avor 2 Wheat snack bread 2 Wheat snack bread
Baked snack cracker,cheese
Peanut butter, chunky Peanut butter Cheese spread, jalapeo Cheese spread, plain Cheese spread, jalapeo Cheese spread, plain
Candy II
Sugar free beverageBeverage base, CHO
fortiedBeverage base, CHO
fortiedCoffee, Irish cream
CHO electrolytebeverage
Beverage base, CHOfortied
Picante sauce
Seasoning blend Seasoning blend Red pepper, ground Seasoning blend Hot sauce Pizza seasoning
Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon SpoonACC Pkt-C ACC Pkt-C ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-C ACC Pkt-D ACC Pkt-A
FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH
MENU 19 MENU 20 MENU 21 MENU 22 MENU 23 MENU 24
Pot roast w/vegetables Spaghetti w/meat sauce Tuna in pouch Chicken w/ dumplings Chicken pesto & pastaChicken breaststrips w/salsa
Tortilla Fried rice
Fruit, dried Fruit, wet pack
Pound cake Cobbler, cherry & blueberry Cookie Shortbread cookie Pudding, vanilla Patriotic shortbread cookie
Cracker, plain Chipotle snack bread Pretzels Wheat snack bread Wheat snack bread Cracker, vegetable avor
Baked snack cracker,hot & spicy
Chocolate peanut butterspread
Cheese spread,plain
JellyCheese spread,
baconCheese spread,
jalapeo
Candy I Candy I Candy II
Beverage base, CHOfortied
CHO Electrolytebeverage
Dairy shake Dairy shakeBeverage base, CHO
fortiedCoffee, mocha
Fat free mayo
Steak sauce Hot sauce, green Seasoning blend Hot sauce Red pepper, ground Hot sauce, green
Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon Spoon
ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-C ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-A ACC Pkt-B
FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH
Case A = Menus 1-12, Case B = Menus 13-24
Accessory Packet A: coffee, cream sub, sugar, salt, gum, matches, tissue, towelette
Accessory Packet B: lemon tea, salt, gum, matches, tissue, towelette
Accessory Packet C: apple cider, salt, gum, matches, tissue, towelette
Candy I: toffee roll-chocolate avored, toffee, chocolate, chocolate covered coffee beans
Candy II: chocolate-plain disks, chocolate with peanuts, peanut butter disks
Candy III: cinnamon candies, fruit avored disks, licorice bits
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PURPOSE:
The Meal, Religious, Kosher/Halal is utilized to serve those individuals in the military service who maintain a strictreligious diet.
CHARACTERISTICS:
Each meal consists of two components: (1) an entre (pouch in box) certified and labeled as Glatt Kosher or DhabihaHalal and a common accessory pack certified by both Kosher and Halal authorities. Kosher and Halal entre menus a
identical as indicated in the table. Kosher and Halal entres, however, are never cased together; they are purchasedseparately from different companies. For each ration, entres are delivered in a mixed case of 12 meals, and theaccessory packs delivered in a separate carton of 12. Both the entre case and the accessory pack case are thenpacked side-by-side in a master case. Minimum and maximum expected shelf life at delivery are three and 10 monthrespectively.
As indicated in the pictures, complementary menu components are commercial items and include a beverage base(hot or cold), cereal, bakery items (bagel chips, granola bars, etc.), and fruit/nuts (raisins, peanuts, etc.). Accessory iteminclude salt, pepper, sugar, spoon, toilet tissue, FRH and a moist towelette.
Weight: 18 pounds/case
Cube: 1.4 cubic feet/case
NUTRITIONAL DATA:
Each menu provides approximately 1200 kilocalories (11-13% protein,37-40% fat, and 48% carbohydrate).
PREPARATION REqUIREMENTS:
The entire meal is ready-to-eat, except for the beverages, whichneed to be rehydrated. Although the entre may be eaten cold whenoperationally necessary, it can also be heated by immersion in hot waterwhile sealed in its individual package or by using the FRH provided inthe accessory packet.
MAIN ENTRE VARIETIES:KOSHER HALAL
Beef stew Beef stew
Chicken and noodles Chicken and noodles
Cheese tortellini Cheese tortellini
Florentine lasagna Florentine lasagna
Pasta w/garden vegetables Pasta w/garden vegetables
My Kind of Chicken My Kind of Chicken
Old world stew Old world stew
Chicken & black beans Chicken & black beans
Chicken mediterranean Chicken mediterraneanVegetarian stew Vegetarian stew
Lamb and barley stew
Lamb & lentil stew
Components/accessory items are shipped packaged together in the same case with the entres. Component/accessory items containbrand-name items.
Complementary components include beverage base (hot or cold), cereal, bakery items (bagel chips, granola bars, etc.), and fruit/nuts(e.g. raisins, peanuts, etc.).
Accessory items are salt, pepper, sugar, spoon, toilet tissue, FRH and towelette.
KOSHER MEAL COMPONENTS &
ACCESSORIES
HALAL MEAL COMPONENTS &ACCESSORIES
Meal, Religious, Kosher/Halal
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Meal, Religious, Kosher for Passover
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this ration is to feed those individuals in the military service who maintain a Kosher for Passover diet by
providing three meals per day for not more than eight days during their observance of Passover. Like the MRE, it is a
otally self-contained meal combined in one single flexible meal bag.
CHARACTERISTICS:
Ration provides Warfighter 24 meals in individual meal bags. Each meal bag consists of an entre, complementary food
tems, and accessory items (i.e., salt, sugar, spoon, matches, toilet tissue, moist towelette, and FRH, as applicable).
Additionally, each case has a box of matzo crackers and a feedback survey. The entire food contents of each meal are
ertified Kosher for Passover. The minimum shelf life is nine months at 80 F (27 C) from the time components are
ssembled into the meal packet.
NUTRITIONAL DATA:
The contents of one meal bag provide a minimum of 1200 calories. The complete contents of each meal bag,
upplemented w/matzo crackers packed separately in the case, provides sufficient nutrition to adequately sustain a
moderately active, healthy individual for one meal and contains 29-42% fat, 9-13% protein, and no less than 48%
arbohydrate.
PREPARATION REqUIREMENTS:
With the exception of beverages, all food components are ready-to-eat (no preparation required). The entre may be
warmed using an FRH as applicable by menu.
COMMENTS:
The availability of this meal is limited to the months leading up to the Passover holiday time frame.
MENUS:
MENU 1 MENU 2 MENU 3
ITEM SIZE ITEM SIZE ITEM SIZE
Beef stew 8 oz Salmon 3.75 oz Bone-in chicken 12 oz
Dried fruit 1.5 oz Dried fruit 1.5 oz Dried fruit 1.5 oz
Raisins 1.5 oz Raisins 1.5 oz Raisins 1.5 oz
Nuts (e.g. walnut,almond)
1.5 oz Nuts (e.g. walnut,almond)
1.5 oz Nuts (e.g. walnut,almond, pistachio)
1.5 oz
Jelly/jam 1.0 oz Jelly/jam 1.0 oz Jelly/jam 1.0 oz
Coffee/tea Indiv. serv. pkt Coffee/tea Indiv. serv. pkt Coffee/tea Indiv. serv. pkt
Sugar Indiv. serv. pkt Sugar Indiv. serv. pkt Sugar Indiv. serv. pkt
Salt Indiv. serv. pkt Salt Indiv. serv. pkt Salt Indiv. serv. pkt
Cookies 2.25 oz Cookies 2.25 oz Cookies 2.25 oz
Toilet tissue 1 indiv Toilet tissue 1 indiv Toilet tissue 1 indiv
Spoon 1 indiv Spoon 1 indiv Spoon 1 indiv
Moist towelette 1 indiv Moist towelette 1 indiv Moist towelette 1 indiv
Matches 1 book Matches 1 book Matches 1 book
FRH 1 indiv FRH 1 indiv
Note: Above menus are to be supplemented with ~one ounce of matzo crackers to meet minimum nutritional requirements per day.
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PURPOSE:
The purpose of this ration is to provide an alternative operational training meal in lieu of sack lunches and catered
commercial meals to military organizations that engage in inactive duty training. It may be used in any situation wher
traditional operational ration meals are not mandated. The TOTM became available in May 2001. This effort was
executed to promote doctrine requirements and a train as you fight philosophy, while meeting the customer budge
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 MRE. This meal is similar to the standard MRE in packaging and contains
many of the same MRE components. However, it employs commercial packaging to reduce costs. The TOTM is not a
MRE, nor is it designed to take the place of the MRE. The TOTM is a totally self-contained packet consisting of a mea
packed in a lightweight flexible meal bag that fits easily into military field clothing pockets. Three sets of menus are
available, as described on the following page. Each set is comprised of 12 different menus. Each case contains 12 me
one of each menu. The TOTM is easily adaptable for disaster relief efforts.
Weight: 20 pounds/case
Cube: .95 cubic feet/case
NUTRITIONAL DATA:Each TOTM meal bag provides an average of 997 kilocalories.
PREPARATION REqUIREMENTS:
The entire meal is ready to eat, except for the beverages, which need to
be rehydrated. Although the entre may be eaten cold if operationally
necessary, a FRH is provided with each meal.
COMMENT:
The TOTM is intended only for situations where use of the MRE is not
mandatory.
Meal, Tailored Operational Training (TOTM)
TOTM COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES
TOTM PACKAGING
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TOTM Menus
Vendor: AMERIQUAL
MENU 1 MENU 2 MENU 3 MENU 4 MENU 5 MENU 6 MENU 7 MENU 8 MENU 9 MENU 10 MENU 11 MENU 12
Pennepasta
Cheesetortellini
SpaghettiCajun ricew/beans &sausage
Chickenw/noodles
Chickensalsa
Beef ravioli Chili macChili
w/beansPork rib Beef stew
Beefenchilada
MRE fruit* MRE fruit* MRE fruit* MRE fruit* MRE fruit* MRE fruit* MRE fruit* MRE fruit* MRE fruit* MRE fruit* MRE fruit* MRE fruit*
Fig bar,
pkgd
Fig bar,
pkgd
Fig bar,
pkgd
Fig bar,
pkgd
Fig bar,
pkgd
Fig bar,
pkgd
Fig bar,
pkgd
Fig bar,
pkgd
Fig bar,
pkgdPotatosticks
Crackers CrackersPotatosticks
Pretzels PretzelsPotatosticks
CrackersPotatosticks
Potatosticks
Pretzels Pretzels
Peanutbutter
Peanutbutter
Peanutbutter
TootsieRoll
TootsieRoll
TootsieRoll
TootsieRoll
TootsieRoll
TootsieRoll
Chocolatecovereddisks
pnut butter
Chocolatecovered
disks
Chocolatecovered
disks
Chocolatecovereddisks
pnut butter
Chocolatecovered
disks
Chocolatecovereddisks -
pnut butter
Chocolatecovered
disks
Chocolatecovereddisks -
pnut butter
Chocolatecovered
disks
Chocolatecovereddisks -
pnut butter
Chocolatecovered
disks
Chocolatecovereddisks -
pnut butter
Cappuccino,French
vanilla
Tea, instant Tea, instant Tea, instantCappuccino,
French
vanilla
Cappuccino,French
vanilla
Tea, instant Tea, instant Tea, instantCappuccino,
mochaCappuccino,
mochaCappuccino
mocha
FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH FRH
Dining kit** Dining kit** Dining kit** Dining kit** Dining kit** Dining kit** Dining kit** Dining kit** Dining kit** Dining kit** Dining kit** Dining kit**
MRE fruit will be one of the following: mixed fruit, pears, or pineapple* Dining kit includes seasoning packet, spoon, chewing gum, and a towelette
Vendor: SOPACKO
MENU 1 MENU 2 MENU 3 MENU 4 MENU 5 MENU 6 MENU 7 MENU 8 MENU 9 MENU 10 MENU 11 MENU 12
Vegetablemanicotti
Cheesetortellini
Shrimpjambalaya
Chilimacaroni
Chickencavatelli
BBQ porkribs
Beef ravioli SpaghettiChickenfajitas
Cajun riceVegeta