MREInfo is the most trusted source for U.S. military operational ration information, for both MREs and rations from the recent past (C-Rats).

See the official MRE menu listings for all production years, as provided by Natick and Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP).

MREs (Meals, Ready to Eat) are self-contained, shelf-stable meals used as the main operational food ration for the U.S. Armed Forces.

Also see: [Buying Civilian MREs] [Buying Foreign MREs] [Buying MRE Parts and Pieces] Buying U.S. Military MREs Ok, so you’re ready to try some MREs. Where do you get them? It all depends on …

MRE History The MRE was adopted as the Department of Defense combat ration in 1975. A large-scale production test began in 1978 with delivery in 1981. MRE I (1981) was the first date of pack. In 1983, …

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2025 MRE MENUS: (All menus contain a Spoon, Flameless Ration Heater, and Paperboard Sleeve unless otherwise indicated.) *Paperboard Insert Cards are included when fruit (cobbler or wet pack …

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The older civilian MRE did not contain as much food, had different or inferior components, and did not offer much variety. But with the latest Meal Kit Supply MREs, Sopakco Sure-Paks, Ameriqual …