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Food Packet, Long Range Patrol (LRP)
WHAT IS IT?
The Food Packet, Long Range Patrol (LRP), is designed to be an extended life operational ration that will be used to sustain personnel during initial assault, special operations, and long range reconnaissance missions. There are 16 rations per shipping container, 2 of each of the 8 menus.The weight of each individual ration is 1 lb and .04 cubic feet in volume.Individual LRP cases weigh approximately 20 lbs and are 1.44 cubic feet in volume.
WHAT IS IN IT?
The 8 menus contain dehydrated entrees, cereal bars, cookie and candy components, instant beverages, accessory packets, and plastic spoons.The LRP is considered a restricted calorie, full day ration for a maximum of 10 days.It is nutritionally compatible with the MRE to allow menu mixes.Each menu provides 1560 kilocalories (15% protein, 35% fat, and 50% carbohydrate).
HOW DO I EAT IT?
The individual prepares the food.The water requirement is 10 to 12 ounces for the entrée and 16 ounces for the beverages.
HOW LONG WILL IT LAST?
The shelf life is expected to be 10 years at 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
HOW CAN I ORDER IT?
The National Stock Number for the LRP is 8970-00-926-9222.Point of contact is Gwen Williams at (215) 737-3879, DSN: 444-3879, or e-mail: ghwilliams@ dscp.dla.mil.
COMMENTS:
Please note that acquisition for the RCW for the U.S. military services will cease in the near future. Its inclusion here is for purposes of its current availabilty due to its extended shelf life and unused stock. The requirements of this ration for the future will be met by the Meal, Cold Weather (MCW)/Long Range Patrol (LRP) Combination Ration.
FOOD PACKET, LONG RANGE PATROL (LRP) MENUS:
MENU 1 |
MENU 2 |
MENU 3 |
MENU 4 |
Chicken Stew |
Beef Stew |
Sweet & Sour Pork |
Chicken Ala King |
Cornflake Bar |
Granola Bar |
Branflake Bar |
Branflake Bar |
Oatmeal Cookie Bar |
Chocolate Covered Cookie |
Peanut Butter Crakers |
Chocolate Covered Cookie |
Candy Toffee Roll,Chocolate (4) |
Caramels |
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Candy |
Apple Cider Drink |
Cocoa Beverage |
Apple Cider Drink |
Orange Beverage |
Accessory Packet |
Accessory Packet |
Accessory Packet |
Accessory Packet |
Spoon |
Spoon |
Spoon |
Spoon |
MENU 5 |
MENU 6 |
MENU 7 |
MENU 8 |
Lasagna |
Spaghetti w/Meatsauce |
Chili Con Carne |
Beef & Rice |
Branflake Bar |
Cornflake Bar |
Granola Bar |
Cornflake Bar |
Peanut Butter Crackers |
Oatmeal Cookie Bar |
Fig Bar |
Fig Bar |
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Candy Toffee Roll, Chocolate |
Hard Candy |
Chocolate Covered Disks |
Lemon Tea (2 pkts) |
Beverage Base (Various Flavors) |
Orange Beverage |
Lemon Tea (2 pkts) |
Accessory Packet |
Accessory Packet |
Accessory Packet |
Accessory Packet |
Spoon |
Spoon |
Spoon |
Spoon |
ACCESSORY PACKET COMPONENTS:
Coffee |
Sugar |
Cream |
Toilet Paper (2) |
Matches |
Salt |
Chewing Gum |
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