CCARS

[DangerousDave]

I got a line on the new CCAR ration. Since I'
m near Ft. Gregg-Adams, VA and have access to Commissary. I'll ley yall know when I get some. Trying to get a case now.

[Smitty]

If you do, please think of poor old Smitty in the frozen north

[cavguy]

Interesting! I wasn't aware that these were actually in production yet (other than the prototypes a few years back). I have been keeping an eye on the Gov. contract for these and noticed it closed in mid April per https://govtribe.com/opportunity/federa ... 3s124r0010 and I believe there was a actual solicitation issued in August closing in June. From there there rations are supposed to be delivered to the Defense Logistics Agency depot at Tracy California with a required delivery date of approximately +150 days after contract award.

I would have guessed it would be at earliest mid FY25 before we see any actual ration in the hands of soldiers.

[parafireboy]

Very cool! I'm looking forward to seeing them and hearing people's thoughts on them.

[DangerousDave]

I checked with the Mgr. at commissary at Ft. G-A, she said she checked on them, and was told not available until 2025, and unknown whether they could get any, anyway. They cannot get FSR's. So, I would not hold my breath, but she did say, in some instances, they can special order items for authorized customers.

[housil]

Just ran across this:
https://www.dla.mil/Troop-Support/Subsi ... lt-Ration/

"The CCAR will be available in late 2024/early 2025"

The link to the meuns does not work for me

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documen ... nus_24.pdf

[Waffels_61465]

CCAR Menus

[Shawn]

Looks more like a supplemental menu for first strike rations than what they were supposed to be

[Waffels_61465]

Kinda wondering what "high energy" beef stew tastes like. Sounds delicious and nutritious cold....

[CaptBob]

I came across this very detailed review of a CCAR prototype....