Military rations from around the world - Page 2

Penguin · 11-11-10, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Schroeder

Er, in the Bundeswehr we've always had our emergency stove with us (Essbit Kocher). Why would anyone want to put that in a MRE?

The french "stove" is basically only a piece of metal which you can fold, you want to use it only when you have nothing else - e.g. traded in/lolst your own stove. (esbit tablettes are also included in the RCIR)

Ducimus · 11-11-10, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

Must have something to do with the squid, roast lamb, etc. on those RCIR menus. (Sauteed rabbit? My god, man!)

http://www.mreinfo.com/international...ench-rcir.html

Man, those French know how to live. I have to admit, it sounds REALLY good as rations go. Better then Meatballs in BBQ sauce, thats for sure.

Gorduz · 11-11-10, 04:37 PM

The norwegian army uses dry tech rations that can also be bought in your regular sports store so I assume they are good. I served in the navy so we never go those, we god canned food instead (Lapskaus or beef stew) looked like the swedish stew on the picture and tastes great!

Oberon · 11-11-10, 06:36 PM

Love the tea bag in the British MRE, I know the Challenger II has a boiling vessel (bivvie) for boil in the bag MREs and brewing tea. Just seems such a stereotypically British thing and I love it.
Somewhat surprised not to see any tins of Spam or Bully beef about, or the old hard biscuit...but I dare say those at the sharp end probably aren't too disappointed.

Just rummaging around MREInfo.com and found pictures of the modern 'Tommy cooker' (which I always thought was just a nickname for the M4 Sherman):

Compared to:

Ironic...we have little paraffin burners like that at work for heating the chafing dishes and Bain-maries...

UnderseaLcpl · 11-11-10, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Love the tea bag in the British MRE, I know the Challenger II has a boiling vessel (bivvie) for boil in the bag MREs and brewing tea. Just seems such a stereotypically British thing and I love it.

I share the sentiment.

I've had the privilege of working and training alongside the British military on a few occassions, and I have to admit that there is something almost charming about their tendency to put the kettle on and sit down for a nice cup whenever an opportune moment arises.

Make no mistake, I'm proud of my nation and I'm proud of the US Marine Corps, but when one is sitting in a ditch, digging about in one's pocket for the remnants of a tasteless cracker left over from breakfast whilst sucking stale water from a back-mounted plastic bag through a tube, seeing a group of Bristish Marines having an amicable discussion over a cup of tea in the shade of their Warrior IFV (they have boilers built into the rear door) can make a person feel somewhat uncivilised.

Castout · 11-11-10, 07:19 PM

Ok we see the South Korean combat ration how about a North Korean one?

Or do they give new meaning to 'kill to survive'?

Happy Times · 11-11-10, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Castout

Ok we see the South Korean combat ration how about a North Korean one?

Or do they give new meaning to 'kill to survive'?

Could be, they will attack fanatically when they are told the enemy has thousands of calories on their person.

the_tyrant · 11-11-10, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Castout

Ok we see the South Korean combat ration how about a North Korean one?

Or do they give new meaning to 'kill to survive'?

They eat "compressed biscuits"(压缩饼干)

I can't a picture of a North Korean one, so I found these pictures from the Chinese PLA

Platapus · 11-11-10, 08:49 PM

The best thing about MREs was that you did not have to poop until you got back to base. And then watch out!

I used to like the old MCIs

"improved" C-Rats for those not familiar with MCI. Improved used with the smallest "i" possible.

What do MRIs (Meals Requiring Enemas) and the AF Conflict have in common?

Neither has an exit strategy.

Ducimus · 11-11-10, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Castout

Ok we see the South Korean combat ration how about a North Korean one?

Or do they give new meaning to 'kill to survive'?

I'm picturing a couple of small, rotten, balls of rice, wrapped in a leaf of some kind.

Castout · 11-11-10, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by the_tyrant

They eat "compressed biscuits"(压缩饼干)

I can't a picture of a North Korean one, so I found these pictures from the Chinese PLA

Wow thanks for the pictures

though they are not exactly North Korean ration. I'd think Chinese army to have far better ration than their counterpart in the North Korea military.

Castout · 11-11-10, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy Times

Could be, they will attack fanatically when they are told the enemy has thousands of calories on their person.

I was thinking more like stripping the enemy of their ration but . . .

ReFaN · 11-11-10, 11:37 PM

i always thought that british got a packet of Earl gray as combat rations, Trolling aside thanks for this, was a little interested.

11-12-10, 12:33 AM

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Honestly the first thing I thought when I saw that is:

"Why is our armed forces getting Cocaine in their MRE's?"

(The powders)

11-12-10, 06:38 PM

It's been some years, but I remember well the dry-tech rations from my time as a Private in the Norwegian Army. They were actually quite tasty! Better than the older rations, that still were around then.
I remember people from different Companies talking about trading rations with British soldiers during NATO exercises, apparently they liked ours better. Can't verify this with personal experience though, since my squad was in hiding through the whole exercise

Can anyone compare the Norwegian/Swedish(new to me) rations with other nations? Would be interesting to know

Is it just me, or is there more sugar in the American rations?

Nice thread!

11-11-10, 04:37 PM	#18
Gorduz Engineer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Norway Posts: 210 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	The norwegian army uses dry tech rations that can also be bought in your regular sports store so I assume they are good. I served in the navy so we never go those, we god canned food instead (Lapskaus or beef stew) looked like the swedish stew on the picture and tastes great! __________________ 21. MTB skv. Attacks without warning.

11-11-10, 07:19 PM	#21
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	Ok we see the South Korean combat ration how about a North Korean one? Or do they give new meaning to 'kill to survive'? __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

11-11-10, 08:49 PM	#24
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,375 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	The best thing about MREs was that you did not have to poop until you got back to base. And then watch out! I used to like the old MCIs "improved" C-Rats for those not familiar with MCI. Improved used with the smallest "i" possible. What do MRIs (Meals Requiring Enemas) and the AF Conflict have in common? Neither has an exit strategy. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

11-11-10, 11:37 PM	#28
ReFaN Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 831 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	i always thought that british got a packet of Earl gray as combat rations, Trolling aside thanks for this, was a little interested. __________________ Liverpool is my relegion, Anfield is my church. True believers never walk alone.

11-11-10, 06:36 PM	#19
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Love the tea bag in the British MRE, I know the Challenger II has a boiling vessel (bivvie) for boil in the bag MREs and brewing tea. Just seems such a stereotypically British thing and I love it. Somewhat surprised not to see any tins of Spam or Bully beef about, or the old hard biscuit...but I dare say those at the sharp end probably aren't too disappointed. Just rummaging around MREInfo.com and found pictures of the modern 'Tommy cooker' (which I always thought was just a nickname for the M4 Sherman): Compared to: Ironic...we have little paraffin burners like that at work for heating the chafing dishes and Bain-maries...

11-12-10, 06:38 PM	#30
Mannesmann Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	It's been some years, but I remember well the dry-tech rations from my time as a Private in the Norwegian Army. They were actually quite tasty! Better than the older rations, that still were around then. I remember people from different Companies talking about trading rations with British soldiers during NATO exercises, apparently they liked ours better. Can't verify this with personal experience though, since my squad was in hiding through the whole exercise Can anyone compare the Norwegian/Swedish(new to me) rations with other nations? Would be interesting to know Is it just me, or is there more sugar in the American rations? Nice thread!