1980 MCI Pork Slices With Juices (US Meal Combat Individual)

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Before the MRE became the standard US military ration, the MCI reigned supreme. Sometimes referred to as C-Rations, the Meal Combat Individual was actually a replacement for the original 'Field Ration, Type C' from World War 2 and Korea. The MCI consisted mostly of canned items. Introduced in 1956, this food pack remained in service until being replaced by the Meal Ready to Eat in 1981. The MCI is most famous for its use in the Vietnam conflict and for including miniature cigarette packs until the mid-1970s.

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