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HomeTroop SupportSubsistenceQA PublicationsAppendix A

                        - Subsistence
                        - Field Feeding & Food Service Equipment
                        - Food Safety                            - ALFOODACT
                          - Food Quality
                        - Food Services                            - AbilityOne
                          - Beverages
                          - Contract Search
                          - Milk EPA
                          - MPA-NAPA
                          - Regional Contacts
                        - Operational Rations                            - Commercial Item Descriptions (CIDs)
                          - First Strike Ration (FSR)
                          - Health & Comfort Pack (HCP)
                          - Kosher & Halal
                          - Meal, Cold Weather (MCW)
                          - Meals Ready-To-Eat (MRE)
                          - MRE, Pork-Free
                          - Military Details (MIL-DTL)
                          - Modular Operational Rations Enhancement (MORE)
                          - Passover
                          - PCR & ACR Listings
                          - Performance Readiness Bar (PRB)
                          - Survival, Abandon Ship
                          - Tailored Operational Training Meal (TOTM)
                          - UGR-A
                          - UGR-Express
                          - UGR-Heat and Serve
                          - UGR-M
                          - Ultra High Temperature Milk (UHT)
                          - Water
                        - Produce
                        - QA Publications                            - 4155.2 Appendix A
                          - 4155.2 Appendix B
                          - 4155.2 Appendix C
                          - 4155.2 Appendix E
                          - 4155.2 Appendix F
                          - 4155.2 Appendix G
                          - 4155.2 Appendix H
                          - 4155.2 Appendix J
                          - 4155.2 Appendix L
                          - 4155.2 Appendix N
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# Appendix A - Inspection of Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) Rations

For questions regarding inspection of Operational Rations (short shelf-life, expired, disposal, etc), please e-mail: Army Public Health Center Food Protection Program Operational Rations

## Appendix A Documents

                            - Inspection of Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) Rations                                - DSCPH-4155.2. December 2023. 
                            - Solicitation Attachments                                - MRE 42 Item Categorization
                              - MRE Micro Failure Questionnaire
                              - MRE Substitution Request
                              - MRE Rework Waiver Deviation Request
                              - MRE Bulk Packed Component Item Qualification Requirements
                              - MRE Request For Early Government Inspection 
                            - Table L                                - Contractor Abbreviations. 
                            - Table M                                - Component & Classification List. (Updated 12/07/22) 
                            - Table S   MREs have changed regularly in order to offer better and more varied menus. Menu revisions are denoted by Roman Numerals. Below you can click on menus offered currently and in previous years. Dates are not exact as Assemblers may request to delay the changeover to a new menu, or may request substitutions of items that are difficult to obtain or produce. MRE XXIV ran for an extended period of time due to operational and production issues.                                - MRE XLIII  (DOP Jan 2023- Dec 2023)
                              - MRE XLII  (DOP Jan 2022 - Dec 2022)
                              - MRE XLI  (DOP Jan 2021 - Dec 2021)
                              - MRE XL  (DOP Jan 2020 - Dec 2020)
                              - MRE XXXIX  (DOP Jan 2019 - Dec 2019)
                              - MRE XXXVIII  (DOP Jan 2018 - Dec 2018)
                              - MRE XXXVII  (DOP Jan 2017 - Dec 2017)
                              - MRE XXXVI  (DOP Jan 2016 - Dec 2016)
                              - MRE XXXV  (DOP Jan 2015 - Dec 2015)
                              - MRE XXXIV  (DOP Jan 2014 - Dec 2014)
                              - MRE XXXIII  (DOP Jan 2013 - Dec 2013)
                              - MRE XXXII  (DOP Jan 2012 - Dec 2012)
                              - MRE XXXI  (DOP Jan 2011 - Dec 2011)
                              - MRE XXX  (DOP Jan 2010 - Dec 2010)
                              - MRE XXIX  (DOP Jan 2009 - Dec 2009)
                              - MRE XXVIII  (DOP Jan 2008 - Dec 2008)
                              - MRE XXVII  (DOP Jan 2007 - Dec 2007)
                              - MRE XXVI  (DOP May 2006 - Dec 2006)
                              - MRE XXV  (DOP May 2005 - Apr 2006)
                              - MRE XXIV  (DOP Oct 2003 - May 2005)
                              - MRE XXIII  (DOP Oct 2002 - Sep 2003)
                              - MRE XXII  (DOP Oct 2001 - Sep 2002)
                              - MRE XXI  (DOP Oct 2000 - Sep 2001)
                              - MRE XX  (DOP Oct 1999 - Sep 2000)
                              - MRE XIX  (DOP Oct 1998 - Sep 1999)
                              - MRE XVIII  (DOP Oct 1997 - Sep 1998) 
                            - DLA Troop Support Form 5117                                - Instructions 
                            - Completed Example
                            - Disposal Instructions for Flameless Rations Heaters (FRH)

## Evaluation of Temperature Stressed MREs

Provides guidance on evaluating MREs which have been stored at high temperatures for long periods of time.

## Additional Photos of Temperature Stressed MREs

## Appendix A Monographs

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Monograph M1

                                - M1B : Meal, Ready-to-Eat
                                - M1C : Menu Bag
                                - M1D : MRE Shipping Packaging, General
                                - M1E : Shipping Container, MRE
                                - M1F : Unit Basic Load (pallets)
                                - M1G : MRE Spoon

Monograph M2

                                - M2C1 : Chicken Burrito Bowl
                                - M2D  |  Image : Beef Stew
                                - M2E  |  Image : Cheese Tortellini in Tomato Sauce
                                - M2F : Chicken Stir Fry
                                - M2I  |  Image : Chicken, Noodles & Vegetables in Sauce
                                - M2K  |  Image : Chili & Macaroni
                                - M20 : Elbow Macaroni in Tomato Sauce
                                - M2P1 : Pizza Slice, Pepperoni
                                - M2P2 : Pizza Slice, Cheese
                                - M2V1 : Spaghetti w/ Beef & Sauce
                                - M2Z  |  Image : Beef Patty, Grilled, Jalapeno Pepper Jack
                                - M2Z1 : Brisket Entree (Gravy with Seasoned Beef Brisket Slices)
                                - M2Z2 : Pork Sausage Patty, Maple Flavored
                                - M2Z3 : Beef Goulash
                                - M2Z4 : Beef Strips in a Savory Tomato Sauce

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                                - M2A10  |  Image : Chili w/ Beans
                                - M2A15  |  Image : Hash Browns with Bacon
                                - M2A16 : Mexican Rice and Bean Bowl

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                                - M2B  |  Image : Beef Ravioli in Meat Sauce
                                - M2B14  |  Image : Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
                                - M2B20 : Tuna, Lemon Pepper
                                - M2B24 : Southwest Style Beef and Black Beans with Sauce
                                - M2B25 : Mexican Style Chicken Stew
                                - M2B26 : Asian Style Beef Strips w/ Vegetables
                                - M2B27 : Beef Taco Filling
                                - M2B28 : Chicken Chunks White Cooked
                                - M2B29 : Vegetable Crumbles with Pasta in Taco Style Sauce
                                - M2B30 : Beef Shredded in Barbecue Sauce
                                - M2B31 : Creamy Spinach Fettuccine
                                - M2B32 : Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions in Marinara Sauce

Monograph M3

                                - M3A : Potatoes Au Gratin
                                - M3B1 : Santa Fe Style Rice and Beans
                                - M3D1 : Potatoes, Mashed, Garlic
                                - M3G  |  Image : Tortillas
                                - M3G1 : Tortillas Chipotle
                                - M3G2 : Tortillas, Whole Grain
                                - M3M : Black Beans in a Seasoned Sauce
                                - M3N : Bread Mini-Loaf Sliced

Monograph M4

                                - M41 : Italian Style Herbs and Cheese Swirl Roll
                                - M4E1 : Pound Cakes, Lemon Poppy Seed
                                - M4G1 : Pound Cakes, Applesauce, Trans-fat free
                                - M4H  |  Image : Vanilla Pound Cake, Shelf Stable
                                - M4M  |  Image : Crackers, Fortified, Plain
                                - M4M1 : Cheese Filled Crackers Cheddar Cheese
                                - M4M2 : Cheese Filled Crackers, Pepperoni Pizza
                                - M4M4 : Toasted Corn Kernels Plain Salted
                                - M4M5 : Toasted Corn Kernels Barbecue
                                - M4M6 : Protein Puffs, Ring Shaped, Barbeque (Type IX, Flavor 1)
                                - M4R  |  Image : Crackers, Vegetable
                                - M4A18 : Apple Pie Dessert Spread
                                - M4V  |  Image : Regular Oatmeal Cookies Plain Crisp
                                - M4V1 : Oatmeal Cookie, Chocolate Chunk
                                - M4Y  |  Image : Wheat Snack Bread
                                - M4Y2 : Snack Bread, Multigrain
                                - M4Y3 : Snack Bread, White Wheat
                                - M4Z  |  Image : Cake, Shelf Stable, Chocolate Banana Muffin Top
                                - M4Z2   Image : Cakes, Shelf Stable, Carrot Pound Cake
                                - M4Z3 : Regular, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Plain, Crisp
                                - M4Z5 : Cookies, Regular, Sugar, Patriotic

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                                - M4A3  |  Image : Cobbler, Cherry Blueberry
                                - M4A7  |  Image : Cakes, Shelf Stable, Spice Pound Cake
                                - M4A9  |  Image : Pound Cakes, Marble
                                - M4A11 : Toaster Pastries, Regular, Frosted, Chocolate Chip, Fortified, Rectangular, Single Serving Packet
                                - M4A12 : Dessert Powder, Pudding, Regular, Instant, Non Fat Dry Milk, Add Water, Chocolate
                                - M4A13 : Dessert Powder, Pudding, Regular, Instant, Non Fat Dry Milk, Add Water, Vanilla
                                - M4A19 : Chocolate Pudding with Protein (Type II)
                                - M4A14 : Maple Muffin Top
                                - M4A15 : Filled Bakery Item, Cinnamon Bun
                                - FS1-02 : Filled Bakery Item, French Toast
                                - FS3-01 : First Strike Bar, Apple-Cinnamon
                                - FS3-02 : First Strike Bar, Chocolate
                                - FS3-06 : First Strike Bar, Cran-Raspberry
                                - M4A20 : Almond and Coconut Nut Bar
                                - M4A21 : Coconut Almond High Energy
                                - M4A16 : Filled Bakery Item, Apple Turnover
                                - M4A17 : Toaster Pastries, Regular, Unfrosted, Brown Sugar Cinnamon

Monograph M5

                                - M5C  |  Image : Mixed Fruit, Sweetened
                                - M5G  |  Image : Pears, Sweetened, Diced
                                - M5J : Apple Pieces in Spiced Sauce
                                - M5K  |  Image : Applesauce, w/ Raspberry Puree, Sweetened, Regular Style
                                - M5L  |  Image : Applesauce, Carb Enhanced, Sweetened, Regular Style
                                - M5M  |  Image : Applesauce, w/ Mango & Peach Puree
                                - M5O  |  Image : Sliced Cranberries, Not Fortified
                                - M5P : Apple Strawberry Carrot Puree Squeeze
                                - M5P1 : Banana Pumpkin Puree Squeeze

Monograph M7

                                - M71 : Chocolate Protein Drink Powder, Flavor 1
                                - M71A : Chocolate Protein Drink Powder, Flavor 2
                                - M7C1  |  Image :: Cocoa Beverage Powder, without Marshmallows
                                - M7D1 : Beverage Base, Cranberry Grape, Non-Nutritive Sweetner 
                                - M7E  |  Image : Beverage Powder, Lemon Lime, Nutritive Sweetener
                                - M7F : Beverage Powder, Orange, Fortified & Enhanced
                                - M7I  |  Image : Beverage Base, Lemonade, Non-Nutritative Sweetener
                                - M7J : Beverage Base, Tropical Punch, Nutritive Sweetener
                                - M7P : Cocoa Beverage Powder, Hazelnut
                                - M7R : Beverage Base, Orange, Sweetened with Non-Nutritive Sweetener, Fortified with Ascorbic Acid and Calcium
                                - M7R1 : Beverage Base, Raspberry, Sweetened with Non-Nutritive Sweetner
                                - M7S : Flavored Instant Cappuccino, Regular, French Vanilla
                                - M7S1 : Flavored Instant Cappuccino, Regular, Mocha
                                - M7S2 : Flavored Instant Cappuccino, Regular, Irish Cream
                                - M7T1 : Beverage Powder, Carbohydrate Electrolyte, Fruit Punch (Flavor I)
                                - M7T2 : Beverage Powder, Carbohydrate Electrolyte, Grape (Flavor II)
                                - M7T3 : Beverage Powder, Carbohydrate Electrolyte, Lemon lime (Flavor III)
                                - M7T4 : Beverage Powder, Carbohydrate Electrolyte, Orange (Flavor IV)
                                - M7V : Fruit and Vegetable Blend Juice Smoothie Powder

Monograph M6

                                - M6B  |  Image : Jelly, Apple
                                - M6D  |  Image : Jelly, Grape
                                - M6E  |  Image : Peanut Butter
                                - M6F  |  Image : Jam, Fruit, Strawberry
                                - M6H  |  Image : Peanut Spread, Regular, Smooth, Chocolate
                                - M6I : Jam, Fruit, Blackberry
                                - M6J : Peanut Butter, Regular, Chunky
                                - M6K  |  Image : Peanuts, Shelled, Roasted
                                - M6L  |  Image : Cheese Spread, Cheddar ,Fortified, Plain
                                - M6L1 : Cheese Spread, Cheddar, Fortified with Jalapeno Peppers
                                - M6L2 : Cheese Spread, Cheddar, Fortified with Bacon
                                - M6M : Baked Snack Crackers, Cheddar Cheese
                                - M6N  |  Image : Baked Snack Crackers, Hot and Spicy
                                - M6P : Trail Mix Recovery with Pretzels
                                - M6P1 : Trail Mix Recovery with Beef Jerky (Type II)
                                - M6P2 : Salted Caramel Marshmallow Crisp

Monograph M8

                                - M8D  |  Image : Candy, Pan Coated Disks, Milk Chocolate
                                - M8K : Nuts and Raisins with Pan Coated Chocolate Disks
                                - M8O  |  Image1  |  Image2 : Candy, Pan Coated, Disks, Peanut butter, Plain
                                - M8O4:  Candy, Pan Coated Disks, Fruit Flavor Original
                                - M8O5:  Candy, Pan Coated Disks, Fruit Flavor Sour
                                - M8O6  |  Image : Candy, Pan Coated, Oval/Round, Chocolate with Peanuts
                                - M8P  |  Image : Licorice Style Candy, Bite Size, Cherry
                                - M8T : Mint Candy, Rings, Peppermint

Monograph M9

                                - M9A : Catsup, Regular
                                - M9B2 : Coffee, Soluble, Spray Dried, Agglomerated, Regular
                                - M9C1  |  Image1  |  Image2 : Non-Dairy Creamer, Dry
                                - M9E  |  Image : Hot Sauce
                                - M9E2 : Hot Sauce, Buffalo Style
                                - M9E3 : Hot Sauce, Chili and Lime
                                - M9E4 : Hot Sauce, Powdered Spice Blend
                                - M9F : Salt, Table
                                - M9G : Sugar
                                - M9G1 : Sugar Substitutes, Non-Carbohydrate, Sucralose
                                - M9J1 : Spice, Red Pepper, Crushed
                                - M9J2 : Powdered Hot Sauce Seasoning Blend
                                - M9K : Picante Seasoning Blend
                                - M9L  |  Image : Mayonnaise, Fat Free
                                - M9M1 : Chewing Gum, Sugar Free (Xylitol), Peppermint & Cinnamon
                                - M9U : Syrup, Table, Regular Calorie, Imitation Maple
                                - M9V : Mustard, Prepared, Yellow (salad style) Type I
                                - M9X : Barbecue Sauce, Plain, Regular without Fruit Purees

Monograph M10

                                - M10A  |  Image : Beef Snacks, Cured, Kippered beef, Strips (Chopped and Formed), Smoked
                                - M10A3 : Beef Snacks, Sticks, Teriyaki
                                - M10D : Flameless Raton Heater
                                - M10F  |  Image : Pretzels, Bavarian or Hard, Rods, Sticks, Twists, Nuggets, Plain, salted
                                - M10F1 : Pretzels, Nuggets, Honey Mustard
                                - M10Q  |  Image : Pretzels, Cheddar Cheese
                                - M10T  |  Image : Almonds, Smoke Flavored
                                - M10V : Granola with Milk and Blueberries
                                - M10V1 : Granola with Apples and Cinnamon
                                - M10W : Cashews, Halves (splits), Flavored, Jalapeno
                                - M10Y : Snack Bread, Italian Bread Sticks, Single Pack
                                - M10Z  |  Image1  |  Image2 : Raisins, Not Fortified

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