SOPAKCO Military Ration

A single factory-sealed US military individual meal component, part of a standard Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) field ration produced by SOPAKCO Packaging of Mullins, South Carolina. This USGI (United States Government Issue) ration is typical of those used in modern military operations and for emergency, sports, or outdoors survival situations. The clear plastic outer sleeve is printed with the text Meal individual and the manufacturer details, stamped with the lot code 9356 2. The primary entree is a Maple Flavour Pork Sausage Patty, housed in a brown cardboard sleeve that provides a full ingredients list and nutrition facts. The inner sleeve bears a U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection seal for establishment 1290. Also visible within the sealed packaging is a flameless ration heater in green and white wrapping with printed safety instructions. The packaging states a net weight of 2.6 oz (74 grams). Length measured against a tape measure: approx. 19.7 cm. Condition: The item is in its original, factory-sealed clear plastic outer bag. The internal cardboard entree sleeve and flameless ration heater appear to be in good, intact condition. This item is offered as a historical military collectible for display purposes and is not intended for human consumption.