Posted: 1/8/2003 12:47:51 PM EDT
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MRE improvements since 1995. I think they should put [i]Bean Component[/i] back in. It's amazing how MREs have become so diverse in menu: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MRE XV 1995 Production IN (R&D Items): Chili macaroni, Fruit-wet pack (pineapple, mixed), Chewy fudge brownie IN (NDI* Items): Grilled chicken, Lemon tea-in 6 menus, Tavern nuts OUT: Corned Beef Hash, Omelet w/ ham, Fruit-freeze dried, Chocolate covered brownie, Coffee (6 menus) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MRE XVI 1996 Production (16 Menus) IN (R&D Items): Grilled beef steak, Mexican rice, White rice, butter flavored, New easy-open meal bag w/ graphics, Two-sided nutritional insert IN (NDI Items): Chicken parmesan, Pasta primavera (Vegetarian), Cheese tortellini (Vegetarian), Jalapeno cheese spread OUT: Potatoes au Gratin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MRE XVII (20 Menus) 1997 Production IN (R&D Items): Beef w/ mushroom gravy IN (NDI Items): Jamaican pork chop/noodles, Beef ravioli, Turkey breast w/ potatoes, Chicken w/ noodles, Fig bars, Snacks: corn chips, cheese curls, pretzels, Fruit flavored hard candy (individually wrapped), Fruit flavored disc candy, Peanut bar, Apple cider beverage, Beef jerky, Strawberry jam OUT: Escalloped potatoes w/ ham -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MRE XVIII (24 Menus) 1998 Production IN (R&D Items): Beef teriyaki, Chicken strips in salsa, Buttered noodles IN (NDI Items): Spicy oriental chicken, Meat loaf w/ brown gravy, Pasta w/ vegetables in Alfredo sauce (Vegetarian), Granola bars: chocolate chip, honey nut, Fruit filled bars, Cinnamon apples, Apple cinnamon toaster pastry, Snack mix, Shortbread cookies, Chewy chocolate bar, Tea bag, Vegetable cracker OUT: Pork w/ rice in BBQ sauce, Tuna w/ noodles -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MRE XIX (24 Menus) 1999 Production IN (R&D Items): Raisin Nut Mix IN (NDI Items): Lemon poppyseed pound cake, Black bean & rice burrito (Vegetarian), Toasted peanut butter & crackers, Cheese peanut butter & crackers OUT: Oatmeal cookie bar (compressed) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MRE XX (24 Menus) 2000 Production IN (R&D Items): Country Captain chicken, Turkey tetrazzini, Raspberry applesauce IN (NDI Items): Minestrone, Western style beans, Yellow & wild rice pilaf, Marshmallow treats, Graham treats, Oatmeal cookie OUT: Chicken stew, Ham slice -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MRE XXI (24 Menus) 2001 Production IN (R&D Items): Seafood Jambalaya, Beef Enchilada, Mashed Potatoes IN (NDI Items): Wheat Snack Bread, Plain Snack Bread, Nutter Butter Cookies, Cheese filled Pretzels, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Honey Nut Mini Wheat Snack Cereal, Cinnamon Snack Cereal, Spice Pound Cake, M&M Cookies OUT: Pork Chow Mein, Smoky Franks -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MRE XXII (24 Menus) 2002 Production IN (R&D Items): Hamburger patty IN (NDI Items): Beef steak w/ mushroom gravy, Multigrain cereal, Cappuccino: mocha & vanilla, Dairy shakes: chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, Barbecue sauce, Picante sauce, Seasoning blend, salt free, Ground red pepper OUT: Beef steak, Chicken with rice, Hot sauce (4 menus) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MRE XXIII (24 Menus) 2003 Production IN (R&D Items): Hearty New England clam chowder, Applesauce, carbohydrate fortified IN (NDI Items): Pot roast with vegetable, Barbecue pork rib, Vegetable manicotti, Peanut butter M&Ms®, Crispy M&Ms®, Almond poppyseed pound cake, Pumpkin pound cake, Chocolate mint cookie, Vanilla waffle sandwich cookie OUT: Jamaican pork chop, Pasta with Alfredo sauce, Beef with mushrooms -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MRE XXIV (24 Menus) 2004 Production IN (R&D Items): Veggie griller with BBQ sauce, Mexican macaroni and cheese IN (NDI Items): Cajun rice with sausage, Cheese spread with bacon, Carrot cake, Molasses cookie, Toffee crunch cookie, Kreamsicle cookie, Dried cranberries, Dried cherries, Red hot cinnamon candies, Peanut M&Ms® OUT: Bean and rice burrito, Turkey breast with potatoes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * NDI = Non-Developmental Item ([url]http://www.sbccom.army.mil/products/food/mre_improvements.htm[/url] |
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Quoted: WHAT?!? No pork pattie? how can you have a MRE without the pork pattie? or beans and franks, or everybody's favorite CHICKEN ALA KING !!!!! (AKA vomit in a pouch...) MRE: three lies in one. Well, if your really dying for some, just take a trip to your next good-sized gunshow. If they're anything like they are around here, you should be able to find MREs dating back to 93 or so. I couldn't believe it when I saw that big pile of [b]brown[/b] bagged MREs at the last one. [:D] |
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Quoted: Quoted: WHAT?!? No pork pattie? how can you have a MRE without the pork pattie? or beans and franks, or everybody's favorite CHICKEN ALA KING !!!!! (AKA vomit in a pouch...) MRE: three lies in one. Well, if your really dying for some, just take a trip to your next good-sized gunshow. If they're anything like they are around here, you should be able to find MREs dating back to 93 or so. I couldn't believe it when I saw that big pile of [b]brown[/b] bagged MREs at the last one. [:D] Well after living off of them for 9 months I really have had all I ever care to eat. I would eat 'em in case of a SHTF situation, but some people I hunt and camp with like to take them on our trips. All I can say is more power to them. |
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I don't mind so much the different entree's, but was does rub me wrong is the lack of heaters in the MRE's themselves. The "wannabe" heaters that can be purchased to compliment the MRE's lacking never get hot. They are 100% totaly useless. Don't bother putting any water into them. Its a total waste. Nice to see our troops getting the best!! |
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Let's see I came in 83' and been issued C-rats, LRRPS, MREs (not anything more recent then 98) and Cold Weather rats. (2 white bags for a days meal). Still have some old Cs at my parents house. They have gotten better and if you ever had to live off of host nation chow, MREs are nice. De Oppresso Liber |