Please support The Veterans Site by adding us to your ad blocker’s whitelist – ads help us to provide food and supplies to veterans. We would get weak and badly constipated eating that dehydrated food. Enter the Meal, Ready to Eat, or MRE, which has been the source of nourishment for service members in the field since 1981. Green eggs and ham sam i am , beanie weanies, spaghetti and meat balls. Favorite Military Movie: Apocalypse Now. I’m not sure if it’s better when it’s heated up, I’ve only eaten it cold. It’s certainly not ever going to be fine-dining quality, but it beats starving to death (barely). Felt bad for my platoon Sgt……he always picked last, and got stuck with nit. The candy bar and the smokes were pretty useful, also they had P38s in them. Oh hell no. They were just as unappitizing warm as they were cold. Starring D.I.T.C. That was one of my favorites. No flame-less heater. You were on top of the world. We got some of the dark brown bag MRE's in 01 that were from the mid 80's. There was nothing good about the ham slice from the main entree to the accessory pack. Reddit user manticorehaze weighed in on one broth-based dish, stating, “I find that the canadian [sic] cold clam chowder is quite disgusting.”, The veggie omelet is infamously loathed by many a veteran, and has acquired such colorful names as “dog vomit” and “bag of yellow puke.” Probably the biggest reason why military members hate this dish is because of what the omelet does to those who dare eat it. MREs (Meals, Ready-to-Eat) were first introduced for use in the US military in 1981. Chicken Fajita. Kid next to me said it was his favorite and snatched it up. Save Share. Am I the only one who remembers Country captains chicken? ASSISTANT BREWER. And the MRE that actually killed soldiers in the 80’s The five fingers of death Beef franks. MRE’s generally have an entrée, side dish and a few tertiary items to chew on. Kodiak, AK. Have at it Shipmate. If you got that one you did everything you could to trade it out. ATWA! Favorite Beer: Angry Elf. Came to make sure the old 80s and 90s dark brown MRE's with the 4 fingers of death, and omelet with ham were mentioned. I remember getting handed the beef frankfurters. During the Civil War, the military moved toward canned goods. That made it enough better that I’d trade for it if I knew I was gonna be able to heat it. Beans and meatballs, when cold they had an orange layer of FAT them. MRE of Choice: Five Fingers of Death. Appreciation for getting quite kind and for deciding upon such remarkable resources most people are really desperate to understand about. It tasted fine, a bit musty, but good enough to stay alive if needed. Favorite Military Phrase: La Di Da Di Everybody. Country Captain Chicken, beef steak and the nasty ham possum steak . Said trade it off. FineScale Modeler magazine - Essential magazine for scale model builders, model kit reviews, how-to scale modeling, and scale modeling products. "Number One Fist in the World"), also known as Five Fingers of Death, is a 1972 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Jeong Chang-hwa (鄭昌和 정창화) and starring Lo Lieh.It was produced by Shaw Brothers (HK) Ltd. (Chinese: 邵氏兄弟（香港）公司), the largest Hong Kong movie production studio at the time. 04 Omelet with Ham 5 fingers of death - (US Army, US Marines) Another name for the MRE beef franks, so named for their number and unpleasant taste. 5 fingers of death - (US Army, US Marines) Another name for the MRE beef franks, so named for their number and unpleasant taste. For a brief moment. Also known as "Beans and motherf*****" for the same reason. Redditor Amphabian said the brisket “becomes a smooshing mash of disgustingness after heated.”, Photo: Wikimedia CommonsBuffalo chicken as an MRE doesn’t taste awful, but it may have some lasting effects. I don’t think they would every rehydrate I don’t care what you did them. I besides a select few would eat most of them but could trade anything I didn't want for the 4 fingers of death (frankfurters for those who have never seen it). I’m one of the oldest people here at Grunt Style and my time in the Army was back in the 90s. Favorite Military Phrase: Tracking! Went to NTC to act as the OPFOR and got some of the next Gen MREs. YOU CAN TRY TO COPY US, BUT THEN WE’LL WATERBOARD YOU WITH FREEDOM. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Meals operational ready to eat. Or ham and chicken loaf? It’s like you are out at … Missed some of the worst, from 1st Generation MREs, dehydrated beef and dehydrated pork patties have a special place in MRE history, followed closely by Ham and Chicken loaf (Horse and Pigeon) I swear I once got one with a beak in it. Not many c-rations that weren’t at least edible – must admit there were very mre’s that were. The first time you get handed a menu number 16, you might have that image in your head. Thanks for your service, friends! Gawd, I thought we had it bad in the 70s; even K- and C-rats sound better than that MRE stuff. ... My ruck isn't filled out since I'm more interested in replacing it than stocking it at this point but would be 5 x stripped MRE, 5 x skivvy rolls, sleeping bag and another full hydration carrier/bladder. Branch of Service & MOS: Army, 91B Wheeled Mechanic. By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy. For example, the frankfurters, which came sealed in pouches of four, were referred to as "the four fingers of death". Cheers and thanks you for your service. And no mention of the dehydrated pork patty? Oh jeez. The grumbling eventually reached the top brass. Again, the name sounds so appetizing. Although quality has improved over the years, many of the nicknames have stuck. Silver foil wrapped crunch bars that tasted like xLax and you had to be John Wayne to eat one. MRE's only offer a Joey. Photo: Wikimedia CommonsBeef frankfurters – or better known to some as the “Five Fingers of Death” – have been described as not only disgusting but deadly. lol. Some people like the crackers and jam… I ate one in 2011 before I got out, they changed it, best thing on the menu now…. Like eating dirt. The original chicken Ala barf was extra nasty and the beef spew, I had those soo many times in desert storm I actually mixed them with the peanut butter to give it a different taste because I was tired of them. I was pissed at the platoon daddy so I ate both of them and stopped drinking water for the 3 hours. I think the one I got was 5 fingers of death but I am not sure. (U.S. Marine Corps, Navy) Someone who is suicidal, implying that they should dive off the thir… But if I do do it it's gonna be with a knife. I was given the ham slice. The sad part was it made them better. Guess the government won’t well any to the public as surplus for very logical reasons now. We always refered to them as “the four fingers of death”. Thank you. I spent a six week field exercise getting two egg omelets a day, supply thought it was funny. Your email address will not be published. :P If it was me i would lose both of my lungs. MR E omelet? #2. Our own honest regret for not saying thanks to earlier. For example, the frankfurters, which came sealed in pouches of four, were referred to as "the four fingers of death". Beef frankfurters – or better known to some as the “Five Fingers of Death” – have been described as not only disgusting but deadly. MREs were sometimes called "Three Lies for the Price of One": it's not a Meal, it's not Ready, and you can't Eat it. You kids these days…I was in the C rat Army and boy we had some winners then too. During the First World War, canned meats were replaced with lightweight preserved meats (salted or dried) to save wei… I know we've posted Steve1989MREInfo's youtube channel before but if you've never heard of him, he seeks out MRE/rations from all over the world and give them an honest review. Being in the Marines 88-92 we were on the end of a long supply chain. The guy who said that quote may have been living a miserable life inside a prison serving time for a crime he didn’t commit, but he never had to eat a rat fu*cked MRE. I did not like the Chicken Ala King either but everyone else seemed to think it was the best. You boys can have those MRE’s not for me for sure. Marines Promote Mental Health Awareness Month, Belgian soldier who stole missile launchers, on terror watch list, Space Force Fires Unit Commander for “Controversial Remarks”, Arming AI: Gen Asks, “Is it even necessary to have a human in the loop?”, Soldier to Fight for Bellator Championship. 5 Fingers of Death- Beef franks with beans served in some MRE’s. great story though and once again well done. Favorite Military Phrase: La Di Da Di Everybody. Finally the bus driver Sgt stopped looked around the bus and determined that the toilet was out of blue water, so they took a bucket of that royal blue liquid and started to fill the bus toilet. I just didn’t want it to taste like cheap maple syrup and congealed, gelatinous pork-fat. Heaven. The ones that did traded tuna and ham, which I gained a fond liking for. ASSISTANT BREWER. MRE’s. Only problem: the taste. We still got c-tats from time yo time and we would fight for them. The other stuff on this list? For some odd reason, my kids loved the MRE leftovers from every FX No one wanted them, so I always took home a case or three. The five fingers of death were edible, as well. Your email address will not be published. The dehydrated patties were good to eat after a night of drinking to absorb alcohol in your stomach. Here are some of those MRE dishes that military members would prefer to do without. As I started reading this, I was thinking “Ham slice better be on there.” I don’t even think it was ham. These are just 5 though. Ham patty= delicious eggs and ham= delicious. There are so much more than we could have chosen from and I’m sure you all out there have good choices that could have made this list. Avoid the potatoes au gratin (potatoes are rotten). Just no. Chicken ala King was pretty bad, and no one wanted that. Re: school me on MREs for a hunting trip. best thing to come out of an MRE in the early and mid 90’s , was the oatmeal cookie bar . Thank God for a field kitchens from Sembach. Reddit user SEB2502 declared this MRE a “crime against humanity.”. I got to eat my meal as we marched (the previous meal was when we were taking a meal break), needless to say, there were probably some dead forest creatures trailing behind the company because I left plenty of that meal along the way. Reddit user Kodiak_Marmoset rejoiced that this particular MRE is no more: “Thank GOD that s—‘s been gone a while.”. AMERICAN GRIT IS THE REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF GRUNT STYLE LLC. Horribad, I loved 92’s 06 Chicken Ala King and 10 Tuna with Noodles. In fact, Reddit user lanismycousin considered it “by far the worst excuse for food the world has ever made.”, Photo: Wikimedia Commons/MuttleyAlthough the beef brisket has received a nod toward edibility from some service members, other Reddit users were quick to refute such a notion. © 2017 GRUNT STYLE LLC. I was in the Navy 68-72, so our experience with C and K rations was only on long general quarters drills or NBC drills, which was to me kinda dumb. If we still used muskets you could probably use one of those shrimp as a projectile in a emergency. I loved the ham slice, ham & potatoes, and Chicken ala King, just crush up your crackers and put it in, then add your cheese packet and hot sauce and heat. If you got the ham slice, you were going to be hungry. Audience Reviews for Five Fingers of Death. I do remember getting the ‘5 fingers of death’ beef franks when I was in basic back in ’89. They always seemed to be covered in that yellowish jelly that in an emergency could be used to lube the bolt of your crew served weapon. I guess I liked the 4 fingers of death, had to heat them up though and many times didn't have enough time. Not one word of the name of this food item isn’t a lie. A little thing called five fingers of death Tommy? Nastiest things I ever tastest ! 1975 The MRE was adopted as the Department of Defense combat ration, followed by large-scale production tests. These young men are already thrilled to read through them and have now in fact been making the most of these things. The original 5 fingers of death came with dehydrated ketchup that refused to dissolve, and definitely no Tabasco sauce. circa 93-94 Never had it, sounds nasty to start with. This one comes from my era. If he had, he would have lost hope too. The short of it is - the hotter it gets, the faster the shelf life of an MRE deteriorates. The Meal, Ready-to-Eat – commonly known as the MRE – is a self-contained, individual field ration in lightweight packaging bought by the United States Department of Defense for its service members for use in combat or other field conditions where organized food facilities are not available. ecowper we didn’t have the five fingers of death, but the god forsaken omelete was still around. Pretty sure it’s responsible for my acid reflux to this day. I was in the Marines from 91-95. 1) Draw or trade for Chili Mac MRE 2) Toss on top of G.P. At first platoon Sgt was looking around and then asked the bus driver “did you hit a dead skunk”?. Spectacular classic kung fu film that shows the violent so the action choreography and story were the main attraction. I promptly gave it to a kid in my platoon in exchange for nothing–I was not particularly hungry after seeing the selection. Also, thanks for permitting me to remark! The reality though is anything but. Needless to say his mind got to spinning and being a 2-time Iraq War Veteran his first inclination was to ask if I had eaten ane MRE (Meal Ready to Eat). In like manner, members of the Five Fingers of Death are indifferent to the suffering, slaughter and displacement of their own populations, and those of other nations. It sounds like it’s something you would order if you were out at a restaurant or that your mom might have made at home back when you were a kid. The fruit cake was the worst followed by spiced beef slices and aprcots (baby heads) and John Wayne bars. It contains matches, toilet paper, moist towelette, tobasco sauce, gum, a main dish, a side dish, sweet tea packet, instant coffee, a cracker, peanut butter/ spicy cheese, and a desert. I was in in the early 80’s. I’d take the old C-rats over the MRE’s (Meals Rejected by Ethiopians) any day. Remember Red, hope is a good thing. This review is a US vintage 1996 Menu 6 Frankfurters, Beef. I’m sure the beef slide in bbq sauce and the dehydrated beef and pork patties will hold a fee of those positions. If you never saw, trust me, it wasn’t good. I ended up with the Maple Sausage five times in a row. Yuck. Avoid … I was in the 82nd ABN from 78-84 and we had C rations and Lurps (long range patrol rations). Required fields are marked *. While MREs should be kept cool, they do not need to be refrigerated. The days of mocha on a fox hole, oh yes. Mid 90’s Still had beef franks in AK (Ick), Chick’n ala king, Tuna noodle, and (drum roll please) Chicken snatch atorie. 84-03 You people ain’t seen anything nasty until you had the ham and eggs C ration. [Eds: List includes edited vulgarity and may be offensive to some readers.]. First time I zipped that bad boy open it grew out of the pouch like yellow gray silly putty. The c-rations were just worlds better than the mre’s. This is one of those items that when you hear the name, you think, “that sounds pretty good”. Most of it was the little green tins of different stuff. If you watch you'll know he has an iron gut and basically eats everything...15 year old "Five Fingers of Death," WW2 era rations, etc.. I’ll leave it at that. But I “liked” the ham slice, get lucky and get a pound cake to! They were larger hot dogs than the Brown Bag MRE “five fingers.” I have no idea where the rations were from other than they were gifted from my uncle who was Marine Recon at the time. It is widely known as "The Four Fingers of Death" by anyone that served and had to eat these. It certainly wasn’t the first time you were lied to in your military career, and probably not the last, but it was painful none the less. We would even mix the coffee creamer and sugar and melt over a sterno to make a sugar cookie just to have something to eat. Other than the #1 item on our list, the veggie omelet was the most universally despised MRE that anyone of our veterans ever encountered while serving. Well a standard military MRE contains an entree, a desert/snack, a side, a condiment pack, a spoon and usually a drink/shake mix, and a heater back. Photo: Wikimedia CommonsThe pork patty MRE isn’t just disgusting; according to Reddit user Smedlybutter, it’s “pretty f—— bad.” The pork patty is just one of the many unpopular pork-based MREs; the ham slice was also notorious among service members. I like the Chili-Mac, Spicy Penne pasta, Cheese tortellini and Ravioli MREs. Be the first to rate this post. Soldiers dubbed the hot dogs, which came four to a package, the "four fingers of death." The 80’s were real bad. Hey at least they got rid of the "Four Fingers of Death" from the 80s. The best part was the can of Fruit Cake or Date pudding or even Pound cake. They are not meals, they are not ready, and they are definitely not to eat. Oh the good old days. pack. Oh dear lord it was the five fingers of death…. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. It was like a fucking boot sole in spicy, rotten ketchup. I think they were short lived. And by the way, MREs improved dramatically in 2003. Joey. The worst MRE I’ve eaten would have to be the biscuits and gravy(sausage and gravy). Both are good in many ways. I do keeps some MRE’s around for emergency situations. Hatred, Passions and Infidelity Diamond D. And the knock-off Kool-Aid packs made the desalinated water in KSA easier to drink. I don’t remember what the second meal was, but I do remember the dehydrated peaches that were in it…and some unrecognizable stuff. I second that! Later versions of this meal only contained four beef franks without any beans or sauce and were subsequently nicknamed the "4 d**** of death". Sometimes a few other things will be added in there and I may have missed a minor item. There was hope. Freeze-dried crap pretty much sums up the mre menu. Plus mine come with the MRE heater. sustained you , always had a few on hand , and best trading material . Used almost a full bottle of hot sauce and still couldn’t get the first bite down. Man, I done forgot all the MRE's I've eaten over the years but they're all edible to one level or another. We did a bit of an informal survey asking our veterans what they thought were the worst MRE’s they had to eat. Also known as "Beans and motherf******" for the same reason. The only MRE I would eat was #4 Omlette (Army 93-98). Don’t be fooled. US Army 71- 87. So many bad MRE memories, but the dehydrated pork patty was the worst. Oh Please. They were good for throwing at people. Some of the packing dates on the boxes were mid to late 50s, we were eating them 20 years later. Anyone who believes that the Chicken a la King was not THE WORST MRE entree ever is out of his mind. Funds are paid by Greater Good Charities to benefiting organizations as a grant. 7. You could spot a case of rat fu*ked MRE’s coming your way because there was usually a large blue falcon high above the case informing all who can see and hear far and wide that the people who are about to receive these MRE’s have in fact been buddy fu*ked by people who aren’t even their buddies. Reddit user Kodiak_Marmoset rejoiced that this particular MRE is no more: “Thank GOD that s—‘s been gone a while.”, Photo: Wikimedia CommonsCountry Captain Chicken may be universally hated. Here’s a succinct explanation of these effects from Reddit user tomtomx2: “It’s lava diarrhea, man.”, Photo: Wikimedia CommonsThere must be something about chicken MREs, as Thai chicken is another meal military members don’t particularly enjoy. People complaining today have no idea how bad things used to be. My 1st Sgt was pissed off that I gave someone my food and forced me to accept another MRE.

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