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we signed in at 0430 and didnt leave untill after 1900, we were only given one MRE for the whole day and only earned 2 MUTA. does this seem right??
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That seems a little off. You did not mention if this was some type of home station duty, or was it some field exercise or range. That might make a difference in how I would judge the situation.
If you had a good Supply Sergeant, they should always have extra MREs on-hand just in case.
Also as a former Scout, I believe in being prepared as their motto states. I would have some pogey bait on-hand. And I would never go anywhere without some sort of food I could survive on for 6-12 hours: Protein Bars, Bag of Almonds, etc. I might be hungry, but I wouldn't starve at least for a while.
If you had a good Supply Sergeant, they should always have extra MREs on-hand just in case.
Also as a former Scout, I believe in being prepared as their motto states. I would have some pogey bait on-hand. And I would never go anywhere without some sort of food I could survive on for 6-12 hours: Protein Bars, Bag of Almonds, etc. I might be hungry, but I wouldn't starve at least for a while.
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think of chow hall hours....07-0830, 1130-1300, 1700-1830....now say you are working a regular military day, you would be afforded the opportunity to get chow during those times....If you come in before 07 and stay past 1830 (or equivalent "chow hours"), then damn right, you are absolutely due to receive a meal! If your command does not allow time for it not provides a meal during those times, then I might be looking at higher resolutions.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
No, there isn't 3000 calories in an MRE, they average around 1250 Calories, or 3750 for 3 a day, which still isn't enough for the average grunt in the field. I've lost almost a pound a day on some of the more extreme Infantry FTX's in the past eating MRE's.
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