Meal, Combat Individual (
C-ration) was the name of field rations issued from
World War II to the
1980s. Each ration consisted of a canned entree, a "B2 unit" containing cheese, crackers and candy, a canned dessert, and an accessory pack. The accessory pack contained a
P-38 can opener[?], mix for a hot beverage, salt and sugar packets, plastic spoon, chewing gum, a pack of four cigarettes and several sheets of toilet paper. Each complete meal provided approximately
1200 kcal (1200 "Calories").
Replaced by the MRE.
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