Slang & Culture
MRE
Meal, Ready-to-Eat
MREs are individual daily rations used in the field when access to a chow hall is not possible. Each contains an entree, side items, crackers, spread, dessert, beverage powder, and a flameless ration heater. There are 24 menus. Recruits eat MREs during field training at basic. Opinions vary wildly by menu (beef ravioli is generally beloved; vegetarian options less so).