Military MRE First Strike Ration Insp/Test Date 08/23
- The First Strike Ration, or FSR, is a compact, eat-on-the-move assault ration designed for use during initial periods of highly intense, highly mobile combat operations. The FSR is substantially reduced in weight and size and enhances soldier consumption, nutritional intake, and mobility. The FSR was first announced in 2002 and by 2004, prototypes were available for testingi.
- The development of the FSR came from the fact that prior to deployment, soldiers would “field strip” their MREs. Field stripping involves removing all the excess MRE packaging and unwanted items – bags, boxes, heaters, extra spoons, accessory packs, etc. Creative field stripping could reduce 3 MREs – one day’s worth – down to the same size as a single MRE.
- 1 FSR = 2,900 calories 3 MREs = 3,800 calories 15 cases of MREs= 24 hours of rations for 60 soldiers 7 cases of FSRs = 24 hours of rations for 63 soldiers.