Military MRE Menu 2009

The menu of military MRE is constantly changing as the U.S. government adapts to new menu ideas, soldiers’ tastes and advancements in nutritional components.  Gone are the days of serviceable but bland food.  While some old American favorites still remain, the menu has been expanded to include flavorings from other cultures.  Accommodations have also been made to the vegetarian lifestyle with vegan entrees.  With these improvements and variety, there is something for everybody with MRE meals ready to eat.

Military MREs are subject to stricter requirements than civilian MREs.  This is because these food rations are for operational and field use.  For highly active individuals, MREs must meet their nutritional needs.  Each military MRE is one self contained individual meal package which has about 1200 calories.  Each MRE case has twelve different meals so that provides the service members some variety which in turn encourages that proper nutritional needs are met.  Beyond nutritional requirements, military MREs meals are regulated for proper packaging.  This is to make sure that the MRE meal contents won’t be spoiled with variable temperatures from high altitude drops or scorching desert temperatures.  Therefore, the shelf life of MREs varies according to their storage conditions.  In ideal conditions, MREs are said to be good for as long as eleven years.  In high heat temperatures hitting 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees the expected shelf life is nine months.  For what is considered normal conditions, the shelf life is three and a half years at 81 degrees Fahrenheit or 27 degrees Celcius.

MRE case A insp 11/2012    US $51.00

MRE military meals ready to eat Case A 1-12 04/2011    US $34.95

MRE Case A    US $40.46

MRE MILITARY MEAL CASE A/A INSP/TEST 02/1988 NEW RARE    US $49.99

MRE, (6) SANDWICH BARBECUED BEEF OR BBQ CHICKEN EX.2013    US $22.00

Unopened box MREs Type A - Military Issued!    US $45.00

MRE Meals Ready To Eat REAL US Mil Case A Insp 03/11    US $55.99

10 QTY.-MRE POUNDCAKE, DESSERT 5 YR. SHELF LIFE EXP2015    US $16.00

BRAND NEW MRE CASE A INSPECT DATE 12/2011    US $45.00

BRAND NEW MRE CASE B INSPECT DATE 12/2011    US $45.00

2 US Military MRE's!! Fresh Sealed!!    US $12.00

Brand new MRE Case A (Meals 1-12) insp date 2011    US $41.00

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MREs have often been compared with freeze dried food as well since it is used by the government to provide for service members as well along with the disaster relief efforts.  Freeze dried food pouches and cans do have the advantage of having longer shelf life than MRE meals.  With the Mountain House freeze dried food, they purport to last up to 25 years in the right storage conditions.  Freeze dried food is easy to consume as well.  All you have to do is add water and it comes out tasting very much like the original menu.  You can also find pretty extensive menus for Mountain House freeze dried food.  As far as cost goes, freeze dried food costs less than an individual MRE meal.

If you are looking for the 2009 military MRE menu, you can find it below:

01  Chili with Beans
02  Pork Rib
03  Beef Ravioli
04  Maple Sausage
05  Chicken Breast
06  Chicken w/Noodles
07  Brisket Entree
08  Meatballs with Marinara
09  Beef Stew
10  Chili & Macaroni
11  Vegetable Lasagna
12  Veggie Burger with BBQ Sauce
13  Cheese Tortellini
14  Spicy Penne Pasta
15  Beef Enchilada
16  Chicken Fajita
17  Sloppy Joe
18  Beef Patty
19  Pot Roast with Vegetables
20  Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
21  Tuna
22  Chicken with Dumplings
23  Chicken Pesto & Pasta
24  Buffalo Chicken