The First Strike Ration is a compact, eat-on-the-move type of ration designed to be used within the first 72 hours of a combat zone. Each ration is designed for a 24 hour period.
It has a 50% less weight and volume compared to 3 x standard US Army MRE.
Each ration averages approx. 2900kcal and contains 3 shelf stable sandwich-type products in addition to various snacks, drinks and deserts. No water is required for the prep of any of the products apart from the beverage mix.
12/24 first inspection date - these will be perfect to eat for many years if stored properly.
Menu items below my vary as substituted in manufacture process
| MENU 1 | MENU 2 | MENU 3 |
| Filled French Toast | Toaster Pastry | Lemon Poppy Pound Cake |
| Bacon cheddar Breakfast Sandwich | Italian Pocket Sandwich | Honey BBQ Beef Pocket Sandwich |
| Pepperoni Pocket Sandwich | Chicken Chunks | Lemon Pepper Tuna |
| Cheese Spread, Jalapeño | Tortillas | Tortillas |
| Wheat Snack Bread | Peanut Butter | Cheese Spread |
| Dessert Bar, Peanut Butter | Crackers | Crackers |
| First Strike Bar, Chocolate | Dessert Bar, Mocha | Dessert Bar, Chocolate Banana Nut |
| Beef Snack, Teriyaki | First Strike Bar, Apple-Cinnamon | First Strike Bar, Mocha |
| Beef Snack, Barbecue | Beef Snack, Teriyaki | First Strike Bar, Cran-Raspberry |
| Snack, Pretzels | Beef Snack, Barbecue | Corn Nuts |
| Zapplesauce, Cinnamon | Zapplesauce | Zapplesauce |
| Nut Fruit Mix, Type III | Dried Cranberries | Nut Fruit Mix, Type III |
| Chocolate Protein Drink | Almonds | Beverage base (2) |
| Beverage base | Beverage base (2) | Caffeinated Mints |
| Gum, Caffeine, Cinnamon | Gum, Caffeine, Peppermint | Mayonnaise |
| Accessory Packet B | BBQ Sauce | Hot Sauce |
| Hot Sauce | Accessory Packet A | |
| Accessory Packet B | ||
| MENU 4 | MENU 5 | MENU 6 |
| Filled Cinnamon Bun | Filled French Toast | Filled Apple Turnover |
| Mexican Beef Filled Wrap | Toaster Pastry | BBQ Pork Filled Wrap |
| BBQ Chicken Chunks | BBQ Chicken Pocket Sandwich | Garlic and Herb Chicken Chunks |
| Cheese Spread, Jalapeño | Mango Chipotle Salmon | Cheese Spread |
| Wheat Snack Bread | Peanut Butter | Bagel |
| Beef Snack, Cranberry Nugget | Crackers | Beef Snack, Cranberry Nugget |
| Dessert Bar, Peanut Butter | Turkey Snack | Cheddar Filled Pretzels |
| First Strike Bar, Mocha | Corn Nuts | Dessert Bar, Mocha |
| Energy Gel, Mixed Berry | First Strike Bar, Cran-Raspberry | First Strike Bar, Apple-Cinnamon |
| Cheddar Filled Pretzels | Energy Gel, Mixed Berry | Caffeinated Chocolate Pudding |
| Zapplesauce | Nut Fruit Mix, Type II | Dried Cranberries |
| Raisins | Zapplesauce, Cinnamon | Dairy shake, Strawberry Banana |
| Beverage base (2) | Chocolate Protein Drink | Beverage base (1) |
| Gum, Caffeinated, Cinnamon | Beverage base (1) | Gum, Caffeinated, Peppermint |
| Hot Sauce | Caffeinated Mints | Hot Sauce |
| Accessory Packet A | Accessory Packet C | Accessory Packet C |
| MENU 7 | MENU 8 | MENU 9 |
| Filled Blueberry Turnover | Filled French Toast | Filled Cinnamon Bun |
| Beef Nacho Pocket Sandwich | BBQ Chicken Pocket Sandwich | Italian Pocket Sandwich |
| Sweet and Spicy Tuna | Albacore Tuna | Garlic and Herb Chicken Chunks |
| Cheese Spread, Cheddar Potato Bacon | Bagel | Tortillas |
| Crackers, | Cheddar Filled Crackers | Cheese Spread, Cheddar Potato Bacon |
| Wheat Snack Bread | Beef Snack, Barbecue | Crackers |
| Baked Snack Crackers, Hot and Spicy Cheese | Beef Snack, Teriyaki | Corn Nuts |
| Turkey Snack | Dessert Bar, Chocolate Banana Nut | Beef Snack, Cranberry Nugget |
| First Strike Bar, Chocolate | First Strike Bar, Mocha | First Strike Bar, Cran-Raspberry |
| First Strike Bar, Apple-Cinnamon | Fruit, Zapplesauce, Cinnamon | Caffeinated Chocolate Pudding |
| Nut Fruit Mix, Type III | Nut Fruit Mix, Type II | Raisins |
| Zapplesauce | Dairy shake, Vanilla | Dairy shake, Vanilla |
| Beverage base (2) | Beverage base (1) | Beverage base (1) |
| Gum, Caffeinated, Cinnamon | Gum, Caffeinated, Peppermint | Caffeinated Mints |
| Mayonnaise | Mayonnaise | Accessory Packet B |
| Accessory Packet A | Accessory Packet A | |
| Accessory A | Accessory B | Accessory C |
| Coffee | Beverage, Lemonade or Raspberry | Towelette |
| Creamer, Non-Dairy | Towelette | Salt |
| Sugar | Salt | Matches |
| Towelette | Matches | Tissue |
| Salt | Tissue | |
| Matches | ||
| Tissue | ||
| Zip-lock pouch | Zip-lock pouch | Zip-lock pouch |
| Towelette (2) | Towelette (2) | Towelette (2) |
| Spoon | Spoon | Spoon |