Youtube daily MRE Aug 3 2017

With Cadet Summer Training coming to a close this year, this four-part video

series highlights an overlooked part of the cadet's experience here at Fort Knox.

Meals ready to eat, more commonly known as MREs. MREs as

they currently exist became the U.S. armed forces primary ration in the 1980s. The

purpose was to create a self-contained a meal that was portable and durable. Each

MRE comes equipped with a water-activated flameless ration heater, which

can be filled using a cadets' canteen.

after the patch is filled and the water is distributed, it is set aside while the

entrée cooks. In addition, there are a few small items, such as chewing gum, beverage powder, salt,

a moist towelette and some napkins.

Additionally, some MREs include special beverages, such as cocoa powder. Also

water-activated, this can be a good dessert for cadets out in the field.

In addition to the main component and beverages,

there are also sides. For this specific MRE, the sides were a granola bar and the

components for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Each MRE is approximately

1,300 calories and one-third of the daily recommended vitamins and minerals,

meaning that three a day is considered complete and nutritious.

The main entree for this MRE it was a BBQ pork patty, so this MRE also included

barbecue sauce. A variety of other MREs include other condiments, such as

mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard and so on. In addition to the main entrée for this, a site

included Santa Fe-style rice and beans.

It is said that MREs have a shelf life of three to five years when stored

properly, but there are stories of them still remaining good after 10. Although

not a home-cooked meal, this MRE serves its purpose when out in

the field. Thank you for watching. Be sure to catch the next episode of CST MRE,

where we go over all 24 types of MREs. Reporting from the Fort Knox

Public Affairs Office, I'm Nicholas Bafia.