MRE (Meals, Ready-to-Eat)
Individual packaged operational rations for Warfighters when activity, combat intensity or unstable tactical conditions preclude field kitchens.
What is it?
The Meal, Ready-To-Eat (MRE) is designed to sustain an individual engaged in heavy activity such as military training or during actual military operations when normal food service facilities are not available. The MRE is a totally self-contained operational ration consisting of a full meal packed in a flexible meal bag. The full bag is lightweight and fits easily into military field clothing pockets. Each meal bag contains an entrée and a variety of other components, as shown in the table of menus.
- Case A
- Menus 1–12
- Case B
- Menus 13–24
- Pallet mix
- 24 A cases + 24 B cases
- Case
- Approx. 22 lbs · 1.02 cu ft
- Pallet
- 1,098 lbs · approx. 56.1 cu ft
Menu examples

Menu 1 — Chili with Beans

Menu 2 — Beef Shredded in Barbecue Sauce

Menu 3 — Chicken, Noodles and Vegetables in Sauce

Menu 14 — Mexican Style Rice and Bean Bowl










