First Strike Ration
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The First Strike Ration (FSR) is a compact, eat-on-the move ration concept from the United States Army, designed to be consumed during the first 72 hours of conflict. The FSR substantially reduces weight and load and enhances warfighter physical performance, mental acuity and mobility.
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[edit] Purpose
Future concepts will require a new assault ration to provide highly mobile soldiers with a variety of foods that are lightweight, calorically dense, familiar, and easy to consume.
[edit] Technology
The FSR takes advantage of major advancements in food processing, preservation, nutrient delivery, and packaging technologies to include innovative methods in intermediate moisture foods, glucose optimization, and novel packaging materials and configurations.
[edit] Features
Enhanced mobility. All components of this lightweight ration are familiar, performance-enhancing, eat-out-of-hand foods that require little or no preparation by the soldier. Innovative packaging technologies enable the beverages to be reconstituted (Camelback compatible) and consumed right out of the pouch.
Lightweight. When compared to three MREs, the FSR reduces the weight and cube of one day’s subsistence by approximately 50%.
Characteristics. The FSR has a minimum two year shelf life at 80°F and provides an average of 2,900 calories per day. The FSR has nine meals per shipping container consisting of three each of three different menus.
