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How many MREs do you need? We recommend the consumption of one or two MREs per person per day, which works out to between 1,100 and 2,500 calories (a child might be at the lower end of this). One case of 12 three-course MREs will provide a full six day food supply for one person.

5 of the Best Military MREs of All Time 1.) Chili Mac. Chili Mac is known for being the best MRE of all time! ... 2.) Beef Ravioli. When it comes to MREs, simple is always better, which is why beef ravioli is a favorite among Military Personnel. ... 3.) Beef Stew. ... 4.) Chili with Beans. ... 5.) Shredded BBQ Beef.

In the field, depending upon the operational tempo, you would get one or two logistical packages (LogPacs) each day, which would include the somewhat gastrointestinaly disturbing “T-rations”, but they were hot meals. The other one or two meals would be MREs.

As a result of earlier unauthorized sales to civilians, the Department of Defense requires that "U.S. Government Property, Commercial Resale is Unlawful" be printed on each case of MREs. The warning is only intended for service members as there are no laws that forbid the resale of MREs by civilians.

These MREs are not part of the military logistics system. It would be illegal to take military owned MREs stored for deployments and sell them. That would be theft of government property. Lots of military style places do sell them, as do some sporting goods places.

MREs are stamped with a manufacturing date, not an expiration date. As others have said, officially they are good for 5 years after that date, assuming they have not been stored at high temperatures.

The approved feeding standard for the Army Field Feeding System (AFFS) is three quality meals per day. This standard is achieved by using a combination of individual rations and unitized group rations (UGRs).

The internal cost of a 12 pack case of MREs is $86.98 (approx. $7.25 a meal) to the government, much higher than what is actually paid to vendors. That said, MREs can be purchased by civilians directly from the contractors who supply MREs to the United States Government.

It is not recommended to eat nothing but MREs for more than 21 days. Eating MREs for extended periods of time can lead to nutritional deficiencies that can affect your health. It is also important to monitor your calorie intake when eating MREs.

One MRE equals one meal. The packaging of an MRE is designed to withstand rough conditions and exposure to the elements. Inside each MRE bag is an entree and a variety of other food and drink items. MREs come packaged in cases with 12 MREs per case.

Brick and Morter Stores: Many Army/Navy Surplus stores carry civilian MREs. You might end up paying closer to $100 per case from these guys but if you need some in a hurry, this is a good option. 3. eBay: On eBay, you can find civilian MREs as well as easily as you can find military MRE's.

Storage and Shelf Life Checks How long MREs last depends on how long they are stored and at what temperatures they are stored. At the least, they'll last 1 month at 120 degrees F. Or they could last 60+ months at 50 degrees F.

How many MREs do you need? We recommend the consumption of one or two MREs per person per day, which works out to between 1,100 and 2,500 calories (a child might be at the lower end of this). One case of 12 three-course MREs will provide a full six day food supply for one person.

5 of the Best Military MREs of All Time 1.) Chili Mac. Chili Mac is known for being the best MRE of all time! ... 2.) Beef Ravioli. When it comes to MREs, simple is always better, which is why beef ravioli is a favorite among Military Personnel. ... 3.) Beef Stew. ... 4.) Chili with Beans. ... 5.) Shredded BBQ Beef.

In the field, depending upon the operational tempo, you would get one or two logistical packages (LogPacs) each day, which would include the somewhat gastrointestinaly disturbing “T-rations”, but they were hot meals. The other one or two meals would be MREs.

As a result of earlier unauthorized sales to civilians, the Department of Defense requires that "U.S. Government Property, Commercial Resale is Unlawful" be printed on each case of MREs. The warning is only intended for service members as there are no laws that forbid the resale of MREs by civilians.

These MREs are not part of the military logistics system. It would be illegal to take military owned MREs stored for deployments and sell them. That would be theft of government property. Lots of military style places do sell them, as do some sporting goods places.

MREs are stamped with a manufacturing date, not an expiration date. As others have said, officially they are good for 5 years after that date, assuming they have not been stored at high temperatures.

The approved feeding standard for the Army Field Feeding System (AFFS) is three quality meals per day. This standard is achieved by using a combination of individual rations and unitized group rations (UGRs).

The internal cost of a 12 pack case of MREs is $86.98 (approx. $7.25 a meal) to the government, much higher than what is actually paid to vendors. That said, MREs can be purchased by civilians directly from the contractors who supply MREs to the United States Government.

It is not recommended to eat nothing but MREs for more than 21 days. Eating MREs for extended periods of time can lead to nutritional deficiencies that can affect your health. It is also important to monitor your calorie intake when eating MREs.

One MRE equals one meal. The packaging of an MRE is designed to withstand rough conditions and exposure to the elements. Inside each MRE bag is an entree and a variety of other food and drink items. MREs come packaged in cases with 12 MREs per case.

Brick and Morter Stores: Many Army/Navy Surplus stores carry civilian MREs. You might end up paying closer to $100 per case from these guys but if you need some in a hurry, this is a good option. 3. eBay: On eBay, you can find civilian MREs as well as easily as you can find military MRE's.