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Combat Ration Packs

Captain Andre Borg with a new field ration eating device (FRED) at the manufacturing workshop in Queensland. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers.
Australian Army History News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Old reliable FRED is here to stay

13/02/202418/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2586 Views 2 Comments Combat Ration Packs

The field ration eating device, more commonly known as FRED, has served soldiers faithfully since World War II. CAPTION: Captain Andre

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Australian Army soldier load rations on to a G-Wagon during a flood-assist operation. Image digitally altered by CONTACT.
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ADF rolling out gluten-, dairy-, nut-free and religion-friendly ration packs

01/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7564 Views 20 Comments Combat Ration Packs

The Australian Defence Force is rolling out a range of purpose-designed combat rations to better serve the needs of the

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