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Default First Strike Ration (FSR)

First Strike Ration (FSR)


The First Strike Ration, or FSR, is a compact, eat-on-the-move assault ration designed for use during initial periods of highly intense, highly mobile combat operations. The FSR is substantially reduced in weight and size and enhances soldier consumption, nutritional intake, and mobility.
The FSR was first announced in 2002 and by 2004, prototypes were available for testing. Finally, by late 2007, the FSR was available and shipping to the field. The NSN (National Stock Number) is the FSR is 8970-01-543-3458.
The development of the FSR came from the fact that prior to deployment, soldiers would "field strip" their MREs. Field stripping involves removing all the excess MRE packaging and unwanted items - bags, boxes, heaters, extra spoons, accessory packs, etc. Creative field stripping could reduce 3 MREs - one day's worth - down to the same size as a single MRE. While this practice reduced the soldier's load by only packing the most critical MRE parts, it also led to increased waste and a reduced consumption of food. A single FSR, which is 24 hours worth of food, is approximately 50% the size and weight of three MREs. 1 FSR = 2,900 calories
3 MREs = 3,800 calories

15 cases of MREs= 24 hours of rations for 60 soldiers
7 cases of FSRs = 24 hours of rations for 63 soldiers


As designed, all the components of an FSR can be eaten with little or no preparation. Pocket sandwiches, applesauce, energy bars, crackers, peanut butter, and beef jerky can be eaten as is while drinks can be mixed with water and consumed directly from their pouches.
FSR Facts:
Calories: ~2,900 per ration
Protein: 15%
Carbohydrates: 53%
Fat: 34%

Shelf life: minimum 2 years at 80º Fahrenheit

9 Meals per case
3 of each menu per case

NSN: 8970-01-543-3458

First Strike Ration Menus

MENU 1 MENU 2 MENU 3
Filled french toast pocket
Bacon cheddar pocket sandwich
Pepperoni pocket sandwich
Cheese spread, jalapeno
Wheat snack bread
ERGO drink
ERGO drink
First Strike! mocha
First Strike! chocolate
Dessert bar, peanut butter
Beef snack, sweet BBQ
Beef snack, teriyaki
Applesauce, CHO enhanced
Nut fruit mix
Caffeinated gum
Brown sugar cinnamon toaster pastry
Italian pocket sandwich
Chunk chicken
Tortillas
Peanut butter
Cracker, plain
ERGO drink
ERGO drink
First Strike!, apple cinnamon
First Strike!, cran-raspberry
Dessert bar, mocha
Beef snack, sweet BBQ
Beef snack, teriyaki
Applesauce, CHO enhanced
Nut fruit mix
Caffeinated gum
Mayonnaise, fat free
Hot sauce
Lemon poppyseed pound cake
Honey BBQ beef pocket sandwich
Albacore tuna
Tortillas
Cheese spread, plain
Cracker, plain
ERGO drink
ERGO drink
First Strike!, mocha
First Strike!, cran-raspberry
Dessert bar, chocolate banana nut
Beef snack, sweet BBQ
Beef snack, teriyaki
Applesauce, CHO enhanced
Nut fruit mix
Caffeinated gum
Mayonnaise, fat free
Hot sauce
Accessory C
Apple cider
Towelette
Salt
Matches
Tissue
Accessory B
Lemon tea
Towelette
Salt
Matches
Tissue
Accessory A
Coffee
Cream substitute
Sugar
Towelette
Salt
Matches
Tissue
Zip-lock pouch
Towelette (2)
Spoon
Zip-lock pouch
Towelette (2)
Spoon
Zip-lock pouch
Towelette (2)
Spoon

Components

FSR Component
Description
A single First Strike ration comes in a single package and provides enough food for one day.
Shelf-stable pocket sandwiches come in three flavors: Bacon Cheddar, Italian, and Honey BBQ Beef.
Tuna pouch, flour tortillas, and fat-free mayonnaise. A chicken pouch is available in another menu.
First Strike Bars - Theses were originally the same "HooAH!" bars found in some MREs but were renamed to "First Strike!" bars. These are similar to commercial performance bars (PowerBars) and come in chocolate, apple-cinnamon, raspberry, cran-raspberry, and mocha flavors. The mocha bars are fortified with 200mg of caffeine.
Zapplesauce is the name of the FSR applesauce. It is made with extra maltodextrin, a complex carbohydrate, for sustained energy release.
ERGO drink mix contains Maltodextrin as the key ingredient. ERGO tastes similar to a sports drink. It is intended to increase endurance by conserving glycogen, which is energy stored in the liver and muscles. The ERGO drink packs will have a "fill-to" line so users easily know how much water to pour in. Straws were desired but are not feasible, so the drink pouch was redesigned so as to be easier to grip and drink from.
Beef Jerky comes in two flavors, Sweet BBQ and Teriyaki. The use of commercial off-the-shelf products like this is one of the ways development time of the FSR was lowered.

Early Designs

These are pictures of an early prototype of the FSR design:
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