RATIONS TO RICHES THE RATION PACK TRADING MARKET AND THE MOST EFFICIENT WAY TO GET BANG FOR YOUR BUCK | D. PAYNE As the school year begins, and we get back into the whirlwind of classes, cocurricular activities, and sports, I believe it’s the perfect time of the year to start looking forward to one of the founding pillars of the school: The King’s School Cadet Corps. As the oldest Cadet unit in the country, our Corps stands at a total of a whopping 850+ cadets, ready to conquer the challenges of the 2024 Cadet year. With the Annual Field Exercise (AFX) just around the corner, the humble ration pack becomes an important matter to discuss. Better known as the ‘rat-pack’ to the seasoned veterans, this bundle of joy is something we all learn to cherish.
Handed out every night to all Cadets and Staff on camp, a ration pack is an MRE(‘Meal, Ready-to-Eat’) containing various types of shelf-stable foods. Each ‘rat-pack’ has the same snacks and food inside, with the main meal being the primary distinguishing feature of each ration pack. There are 6 types of main meals that can be found in the ration pack. These are: Beef Ragu, Butter Chicken, Chicken Italiano, Chunky Chicken, Spaghetti Bolognese, and Vegetable Curry.
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