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Today's MRE's (Meals Ready to Eat) entered the US Military inventory during the 1980's. The Vietnam War used "C" Rations; OD (Olive Green painted) canned foods. Korean War & WWII used a lot of powdered rations, with a steady diet of Spam. All US Servicemen in Vietnam were issued/had available "C" Rations; which came 12 meals to a case. But they were primarily consumed by Army/Marine personnel. US Air Force/Naval personnel most often had access to chow halls (messhalls...today's military calls them "dining facilities"). US Naval Riverine Forces would have to consume "C" rations while patrolling the countless rivers in their Swift Boats, PBR's, Monitors, Alpha Boats, etc. The Viet War did have one wonderful type of ration however; the LRRP rations. These "Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol" rations came 24 meals to a case, and were freeze dried "chile con carne, spaghetti, rice & chicken", etc. Just like today's expensive camping/hiker's foods, just add hot water and they were GREAT to consume. We would "appropriate" those rations ON SIGHT! Field kitchens would serve class "B" rations; one gallon cans of food, prepared by army cooks in the field. "A" rations were mess hall (dining facilities/cafetaria served foods). The Navy & Air Force almost always ate GOOD!

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It was observed during patrols, that farmers predominently had hogs and chickens on their farms, in addition to agricultural crops (of various types). Their water buffalo was the family tractor, it hauled (pulled) the plowing equipment.

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Discounting the USN & USAF which generally ate better than the USA & USMC:

The US Army ate:

1. A rations-Fresh meats, vegetables, and fruits.

2. B rations-Gallon sized canned foods of the above.

3. C rations-Canned foods of the above.

When on major operations (campaigns) GIs in the field OFTEN ate captured foods, usally rice found in clear plastic bags stored (found) on wooden pallets. Non-consumed foods would be burned to deprive the NVA of the food. Agricultural fields would also be raided by US troops when on major invasions, such as the Cambodian invasion in 1970. For water, one or two iodine tablets per 1 quart of canteen water (filled from the nearest creek or river). This is why KOOL AID was often a number one request from home, unless the Engineers were available to purify creek/river water, those iodine tablets had to be used in the canteens.

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US Military "C" rations were the primary food of the Vietnam War.

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