There's a reason why MRE's are known to the British Army as Meals Rejected by (starving) Ethiopians. They are bloody awful. Anything, but anything is better.The British composition ration pack is infinitly superior. Given the general superior quality of the equipment an American, this is something that causes bafflement this side of the pond. Wonder if someone is trying to "motivate" people. As in your stuck eating this c... untill you win the war?