US Army's hi-tech, two-year-old sandwich served fresh.

[Abu Zolfiqar]

my friend....combat training instills and imparts in you a lot of things but survival is an art. It can only teach you so much. When you have nothing else at hand, you'd be dumb not to take the sandwich. As long as it doesnt have mildew or fungus, it's fine. And it comes sealed tight so that no air could enter. It stays ''fresh''

it's not a 5-star cuisine, but at least it is sustenance

 

[W.11]

i think chocolate bar last very long, so instead of sandwich, they can use chocolate or energy bars?? or am i wrong??

 

[Abu Zolfiqar]

they also need carbohydrates and fiber

 

[Donatello]

i think chocolate bar last very long, so instead of sandwich, they can use chocolate or energy bars?? or am i wrong??

So much sugars in them, which is bad Carbs. You dont want your troops getting fat and lazy.

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Hahaha... And fresh food for Pakistan ARMY is:

PA also has standard MREs for the troops...

 

[A1Kaid]

^ Can you post pictures of PA MREs?

 

[Roybot]

Its a bit sad to see Indian Army M.R.E's are vegan....how unfortunate...for the soldier i mean..

They do have meat as well.

Unlike the foreign rations which are based mostly on pork, ham or beef, the Indian rations are based on mutton, chicken and a vegetarian ration for non meat eaters.

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arent most hidus veggies?

No they aren't many do eat meat.. Besides there are many Sikhs, Christians, Muslims Gurkhas and other North East Indian soldiers in the Indian Army who eat meat.

 

[Chogy]

Hahaha... And fresh food for Pakistan ARMY is:

It's not just Pakistanis... my girl and her troops would go to the local market once every couple of weeks and buy a goat. They'd butcher the goat and grill it along with fresh vegetables and bread. Made a good break from the pre-packaged stuff.

And whoever mentioned fiber - it's no joke. They really should put like a packet of Metamucil (psyllium fiber) in those things. I guess the military would rather have them stopped up than "loose."

Many soldiers avoid the peanut butter like the plague because it tended to clog the pipes.

 

[T90TankGuy]

I've had U.S. MRE's many times. I know soldiers are sick of them, but IMO they are pretty darned good, and if you were really hungry, they'd be excellent.

MUCH better than the old-fashioned C and K rations. K rations especially, were nothing more than a 1960's version of a power bar. They sucked.

for you have to tasted the c and K rations you must be pretty old mate.

 

[T90TankGuy]

They do have meat as well.


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No they aren't many do eat meat.. Besides there are many Sikhs, Christians, Muslims Gurkhas and other North East Indian soldiers in the Indian Army who eat meat.

a lot of people are ignorant of the fact that a lot of Hindus eat at least chicken . the younger generation do not care . one of my closest friend is a UP Brahmin and he eats everything from P0rk to beef.

 

[A1Kaid]

I'm thinking about purchasing a box of MRE so I can taste and experience this. I don't mind single serving stuff. In fact I like single serving creamers, butter, jam, etc. I know this is slightly different.

Also how do they heat the food up? Heater with a match?

I remember watching video of German soldiers, the Africa Korps (WWII) in N.Africa, it was so hot they would fry eggs on the surface of the tank, the eggs would sizzle and fry.

 

[oct605032048]

Are they going to Mars so they need to store food for two years?

 

[Imran Khan]

a lot of people are ignorant of the fact that a lot of Hindus eat at least chicken . the younger generation do not care . one of my closest friend is a UP Brahmin and he eats everything from P0rk to beef.

you are 100% right one of my best friend his family is pundit but he eat with me every meat chicken drink and enjoy .

 

[pakdefender]

Indian Army M.R.E's

smell of that indian pickle can potentially give away the troop position or can indicate troop presence in the vicinity .. indian pickle has a very stong smell , it doesnt go away that quickly

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

^ Can you post pictures of PA MREs?

I dnt have the pics but i will try to get them and post the pics after my exams...