page_title: Pocket sandwich
section_title: Shelf-stable pocket sandwiches
hierarchical_section_title: Pocket sandwich / Shelf-stable pocket sandwiches
context_page_description: Pocket sandwich is a sandwich which is made using a single piece of folded or hollowed bread, such as a pita, which is made from dough cooked with fillings inside. Hot dogs are an example of pocket sandwiches.
context_section_description: The US Army has developed shelf-stable pocket sandwiches as combat feeding rations (the First Strike Ration) for its troops on-the-go.  The sandwiches are engineered to prevent microbial growth through the use of specialized water treatment, acidic content (naturally, through ingredient selection; or by the addition of food-grade acids), special multi-layer foil packaging, and oxygen-absorbing packets.
caption: US Army's shelf-stable pocket sandwich for troops on-the-go.
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