The Canadian Forces also use a ration called the “Light Meal, Combat” or LMC. This ration was developed and has been in use for over 7 years – well before the US developed their “First Strike Ration “, which is similar in concept to the LMC. The LMC is designed to be a lightweight, ready-to-eat, “go to war” type of ration that soldiers can use as a meal replacement until regular meal service can be established or until Individual Meal Packs (IMPs) are available.

Each LMC contains approximately 1,000 calories per meal – 40-70% of calories from carbohydrates, 20-40% from fat, and 10-20% from protein. Nothing in the meal needs cooking or heating except for the hot beverage. The shelf life of the LMC is 3 years from date of assembly.

National Stock Numbers:

• NSN 8970-21-904-3538 (Menu 1 – Beef jerky)
• NSN 8970-21-904-3539 (Menu 2 – Pepperoni)
• NSN 8970-21-904-3540 (Menu 3 – Freeze dried cheese) older menu
• NSN 8970-20-001-6189 (Menu 3 – Teriyaki Beef Jerky)

 

2008 LMC Menus

Menu 1	Menu 2	Menu 3
Regular Beef Jerky (50g) Dried Raisins (40g) Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola bar Rice Krispies Square 1 Each Mars Chocolate Bar Life Savers 5-fruits Candy Roll Hot Chocolate (28g) Lemon-Lime Sport Drink Beverage Crystals (250 mL) x 2 Beverage Mixing Bags x 2 Pouch	Pepperoni (50g) Strawberry Flavoured Dried Cranberries (40g) Bumble Berry Chewy Granola Bar Brownies Muffin Each Malted Milk Chocolate bar Caramel Roll Hot Chocolate (28g) Orange-Pineapple Sport Drink Beverage Crystals (250 mL) x 2 Beverage Mixing Bags x 2 Pouch	Teriyaki Flavoured Beef Jerky (50g) Dried Pineapple/Papaya Mix (30g) S’Mores Chewy Granola Bar Carrot Muffin Bar Mirage Chocolate Bar Life Savers Pep-o-Mint Candy Roll Hot Chocolate (28g) Ice Sport Drink Beverage Crystals (250 mL) x 2 Beverage Mixing Bags x 2 Pouch

 

2007 LMC Menus

Menu 1	Menu 2	Menu 3
Regular Beef Jerky (50g) Dried Apple Chiplets (40g) Chewy Bumble Berry Granola Bar Brownies Muffin Each Malted Milk Chocolate bar Jolly Rancher Tropical Fruit Blend Roll Hot Chocolate (28g) Mixed Fruit Beverage Crystals (250 mL) x 2 Beverage Mixing Bags x 2 Pouch	Pepperoni (50g) Dried Pineapple/Papaya (40g) Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola bar Rice Krispies Cereal Square 1 Each Kit Kat Chocolate Bar Life Savers/Five Flavours Candy Roll Hot Chocolate (28g) Pineapple Beverage Crystals (250 mL) x 2 Beverage Mixing Bags x 2 Pouch	BBQ Flavoured Beef Jerky (50g) Dried Raisins (30g) S’Mores Chewy Granola bar Fruit Explosion Muffin Bar Aero Chunky Chocolate Bar Caramel Candy Roll Hot Chocolate (28g) Passion-fruit Beverage Crystals (250 mL) x 2 Beverage Mixing Bags x 2 Pouch

 

2001 LMC Menus

Menu 1	Menu 2	Menu 3
Beef Jerky (50g) Dried Apple Chiplet (40g) Granola Dipps/Chocolate Chips Apples & Cranberries Cereal Square Triple Chocolate Coffee Crisp Chocolate bar Jolly Rancher Passion Fruit flavoured candies Hot Chocolate (28 g) Orange Beverage Crystals (250 mL) (2 env.) Beverage Mixing Bags (2) Pouch	Pepperoni (50g) Dried Raisins (40g) Granola Dipps/Fudge Rice Krispies Square Mirage Chocolate bar Jolly Rancher Tropical flavoured candies Hot Chocolate (28 g) Raspberry Beverage Crystals (250 mL) (2 env.) Beverage Mixing Bags (2) Pouch	Dried Cheddar Cheese (40g) Dried Pineapple/Papaya (30g) Granola Dipps/Graham and Marshmallow Frosted Chocolate Fudge Pop Tarts Special Crisp Chocolate Bar Life Savers/Butterscotch Hot Chocolate (28g) Lime Beverage Crystals (250 mL) (2 env) Beverage Mixing Bags (2) Pouch

LMC Contents

LMC Menu 2 – Pepperoni (2003 Menu)

LMC Bag	Contents	Old-style beverage bags for mixing drinks
Questionnaire	Pepperoni, raisins, hot chocolate, drink mixes	Granola bars, chocolate bars, candy

 

LMC Menu 3 – Teriyaki Beef Jerky (2005 Menu)

LMC Bag	Contents	New-style beverage bags for mixing drinks
Questionnaire	Teriyaki beef jerky, hot chocolate, drink mixes	Granola bars, chocolate bars, snacks, candy