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Ration Packs, Combat Rations, Rat Packs, Chew & Spew.
  • It does not matter too much what you call them. They are a vital part of the Army's ability to stay in the field. 
    • Are they tasty? No.
      • Are they what you would choose to eat? No. 
        • Are they good nutritional value and do they do the job? Yes.

This is an upgrade from the famous ration packs of the Viet Nam era and they in turn were an improvement on the packs discussed on the page  Pre 1950 that were the WW2 type.

This is 24hour rations pack for the Australian Soldier. Packed in 1997/1998 and complete.

Contents; 

Biscuits Crisp-bread 2 x 30g, Cheese 1 x 56g, Chocolate 1 x 50g, Sweetened Condensed milk 1 x 85g, Chewing Gum 4 x Pellet, Candy Chocolate 1 x 60g, Candy Hard 1 x 30g, Vegetable Extract 1 x 15g, Sugar 10 x 7g, Tea Bag 2 x Nos, Instant Coffee 2 x 3.5g, Salt 1 x 2g, Pepper 1 x 2gr, Curry Powder 1 x 3.5g, Matches Waterproof 1 x Box, Can Opener 1 x Nos, Rubber Band 3 x Nos, Toilet Paper 1 x 10 sheets, Scouring Pad with Soap 1 x Nos, Bag Plastic, Inner Sundry 1 x Nos

Spagetti & Meatballs 1 x 140g, Jam (Plum) 1 x 26g, Lamb & Vegs Rosemary 1 x 210g, Chilli Sauce 1 x 10g, Soya Sauce 1 x 10g, Tabasco 1 x 3g, Rice Freeze Dried 1 x 55g, Peaches 1 x 140g, Biscuits - Gingernut 1 x 85g, Beverage Based Powder - Lemon 1 x 12g & Tropical 1 x 12g, Soup Powder - Pea & Ham 1 x 10g, Muesili Bar - Apricot and Coconut 1 x 32g & Tropical Fruits 1 x 32g

Australian Defence Force (2001)

Combat Rations 1 Man (1 day)

 

 
Contents & Instruction Sheet

This Ration Pack is available in the five menus shown below

Occasionally, due to unavoidable circumstances, items may be substituted.

Nutritional, ingredient and use-by information is available from the Senior Inspector Foodstuffs.

Menu A

Beef & Vegetables (Dutch Style)

1x250ml

Beef, Minced, With Spaghetti

1x225ml

Freeze Dried Rice

1x55g

Beverage, Powder, Sport, Lemon & Lime

 

1x12g

Beverage, Powder, Sport, Orange

 

1x12g

Soup, Low Salt, Chicken Flavour

 

1x30g

Biscuit, Shortbread

1x35g

Chewing Gum, Juicy Fruit

1xpkt4

Curry Powder

1x3.5g

Fruit Grains, (URC), Apricot

1x15g

Fruit Spread, Peach

1x26g

Fruit, Peaches, Diced, Canned

1x140g

MB, Apricot & Coconut

1x31.3g

Sauce, Tomato, Ketchup

1x15g

Biscuit, Jam Sandwich Type 2

1x45g

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menu B

Beef Kai Si Ming

1x225ml

Spaghetti & Meatballs

1x235ml

Freeze Dried Rice

1x55g

Beverage, Powder, Sport, Raspberry

 

1x12g

Beverage, Powder, Sport, Tropical

 

1x12g

Fruit Grains, (URC), Blackcurrant

 

1x15g

Biscuit, Shortbread

1x35g

Chewing Gum, PK

1xpkt4

Curry Powder

1x3.5g

Biscuit, ANZAC

1x20g

Fruit Spread, Plum

1x26g

Fruit, Peaches, Diced, Canned

1x140g

MB, Apricot & Coconut

1x31.3g

MB, Forest Fruits

1x31.3g

Sauce, Chilli, Sweet

1x10g

Soup, Low Salt, Beef

1x30g

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menu C

Beef Satay

1x225ml

Beef, Minced, Savoury, With Vegetables

 

1x235ml

Noodles, Instant, With Chicken Flavour Pouch

 

1x55g

Beverage, Powder, Sport, Lemon & Lime

 

1x12g

Beverage, Powder, Sport, Mixed Berry

 

1x12g

Fruit Grains, (URC), Mixed Berry

 

1x15g

Biscuit, Scotch Finger

1x35g

Chewing Gum, Juicy Fruit

1xpkt4

Biscuit, ANZAC

1x35g

Fruit Spread, Raspberry

1x20g

Fruit, Pears, Diced, Canned

1x140g

MB, Apricot & Coconut

1x31.3g

MB, Forest Fruits

1x31.3g

Sauce, Chilli, Sweet

1x10g

Soup, Low Salt, Savoury Vegetable Flavour

 

1x30g

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menu D

Beef, Minced, With Tortellini

1x225ml

Sausages & Vegetables

1x225ml

Biscuit, Jam Sandwich Type 2

1x45g

Noodles, Instant, With Beef Flavour Pouch

 

1x47g

Beverage, Powder, Sport, Orange

 

1x12g

Beverage, Powder, Sport, Raspberry

 

1x12g

Biscuit, Scotch Finger

1x35g

Chewing Gum, Arrowmint

1xpkt4

Fruit Grains, (URC), Orange

1x15g

Fruit Spread, Apricot

1x26g

Fruit, Two Fruits, Diced, Canned

 

1x140g

Soup, Low Salt, Chicken Noodle Flavour

 

1x30g

Sauce, Tomato, Ketchup

1x15g

 

 

MB, Tropical Fruits

1x31.3g

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menu E

Beans, Baked

1x225ml

Chicken, Pasta & Vegetables

1x225ml

Biscuit, Gingernut

1x50g

Freeze Dried Potato & Onion Powder

 

1x50g

Beverage, Powder, Sport, Mixed Berry

 

1x12g

Beverage, Powder, Sport, Tropical

 

1x12g

Biscuit, Shortbread

1x35g

Chewing Gum, PK

1xpkt4

Fruit Grains, (URC), Tropical

1x15g

Fruit Spread, Blackberry

1x26g

Fruit, Two Fruits, Diced, Canned

1x140g

MB, Apricot & Coconut

1x31.3g

MB, Tropical Fruits

1x31.3g

Sauce, Chilli, Sweet

1x10g

Soup, Low Salt, Tomato

1x30g

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Food Items Common to all CR1M Menus

Beverage, Chocolate, Powder

1x40g

Beverage, Coffee, Instant

2x3.5g

Beverage, Tea, Bags, Pot

1x2.5g

Biscuit, Crispbread

1x34g

Candy, Chocolate

1x60g

Candy, Hard

2x30g

Cheese, Cheddar

1x56g

Chocolate Ration

1x50g

MB, Anzac

1x31.3g

Milk, Condensed, Sweetened

1x85g

Pepper, Black

1x2g

Salt

1x2g

Sugar, Grade 1XA

8x7g

Vegetable Extract

1x15g

Sauce, Tabasco

1x3g

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Food Items Common to all CR1M Menus

Bag, Plastic, Re-Sealable, (Water/Food)

 

1 only

Menu Sheet - Components, CR1M

 

1 only

Pads, Scouring, Nylon, Soap Impregnated

 

1 only

Bag, Plastic, Inner, (Sundry)

1 only

Opener, Can, Hand

1 only

Paper, Toilet, 2 Ply, 10 Sheet

1 pkt

Rubber Bands Size 32

2 only

Rubber Bands Size 62

1 only

Spoon, Dessert, Plastic

1 only

Matches, Safety, Waterproof (Gl) - Vial X 10

1 only

 

 

INFORMATION FOR USERS

 General

                     The CR1M consists of two main meals, a midday snack and a number of sundry items.  It is suggested that the two main components be used for breakfast and evening meals, and that a muesli bar and sweet biscuits be used for the midday snack.  The CR1M has been designed to ensure that you receive enough food and vitamins each day, therefore it is desirable that all food in the pack is eaten.

                     To heat the retort pouch for consumption, place one unopened retort pouch into a cup canteen. Fill the cup canteen with water and place on your hexamine stove. Using two (2) hexamine tablets, one at a time, boil the contents for 10-15 minutes. Carefully remove the pouch from the water and open up the pouch for consumption. The remaining water is safe to be used to prepare your beverages.

                     The vegetable extract may be used as a spread on biscuits, as a flavouring to some of the meat dishes or added to noodles.  After a few months in a tropical climate the condensed milk may become thicker and brownish in appearance, but it is safe to eat and may be consumed without fear of any ill effects.  Chocolate may develop a light coloured film on the surface.  It is still safe to eat.  By dissolving the chocolate in sterilised hot water a chocolate drink can be made.

 Water Sterilisation

                     All water supplies must be regarded as contaminated unless medically cleared.  If the water is dirty or cloudy, first filter using the Millbank Individual Filter.  Once filtered, add the water sterilisation tablets and follow the directions on the tablets package.  Wait 5 minutes and shake well, wait an additional 30 minutes so bacteria are killed before drinking or using to prepare food or beverage.  Water may also be sterilised by boiling for a minimum of 5 minutes.

                     The beverage powder sport, has water sterilisation properties but should only be relied upon in the case of EMERGENCY.  If used allow 90 minutes after addition before drinking.

 

Avoid Food Poisoning

                     Do not open more containers of perishable food than are necessary for a meal.  Any uneaten opened perishable food must be consumed or must be chilled immediately to avoid food poisoning. If either of these requirements can not take place refer to the disposal of litter paragraph.

 Avoid Dehydration

                     It is essential that you drink plenty of water.  Heat and exercise cause dehydration and loss of thirst.  You should drink plenty of water if you are sweating heavily, even if you don't feel thirsty.  Drink enough water to keep your urine clear.

 Salt Intake

                     Extra salt may be needed if working hard in hot environments / or during periods of heat acclimatisation when your salt losses are much greater.  When required the extra salt should be taken dissolved in drinking water (not more than one (1) sachet for seven (7) litres of water), or sprinkled on food.

                     Do not take extra salt unless you drink plenty of water.  It is harmful to take extra salt without extra water. 

 Coloured Tags

                     Different coloured paper tags are contained in all ration packs.  The coloured paper tags have been included as a quality control measure during packaging.  The tags are useful in the field as markers and model items.  Please dispose of in a thoughtful manner.

 DISPOSAL OF LITTER

                     There is packaging litter in each CR1M, which may give intelligence to the enemy if discarded.  Dispose all litter in a thoughtful manner with consideration for the environment.

 Labelling Information

                     Nutritional and use-by information is available from the Senior Inspector Foodstuffs.

 IMPROVEMENTS

                     Any suggestions regarding improvements to ration packs should be directed to:-

                 SENIOR INSPECTOR FOODSTUFFS, ADF CATERING GROUP, JLC,

GPO BOX 519J, MELBOURNE, VIC, 3001  

 

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