Can you imagine chowing down on a delicacy of processed tinned meat and a tube of condensed milk while out on patrol in a cold, wet jungle? Under such difficult conditions, the last thing on the soldiers’ minds was what they were eating. Grateful to have anything to eat, the following options in their ration packs were considered nutritious, wholesome and practical under the circumstances. The armed force’s meal options in 2024 are a far cry from those of World War II/Vietnam War regardless of allergies or preference!

World War II/Vietnam War

(allocation was per day)