field rations
Soldier's packaged meals
Field rations are pre-packaged meals designed for military personnel in combat or training situations where regular food service isn't available.
They're engineered for portability, long shelf life, and ease of preparation—often requiring no cooking or just hot water.
The soldiers survived on field rations for a week.
The term sometimes extends to any portable emergency food supply.
- mealOccasion for nourishment
- hardtackImperishable unleavened wafer
- dryFree from moisture
- barDrinking establishment
- MREsMilitary sustenance packs
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Expertly crafted fine food
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Formal celebratory meal
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