Other Rations
Other types of rations are used by the Canadian Forces, notably fresh rations, or cooked meals provided directly from the kitchen or by haybox. There are also patrol packs, which are small high-protein snack-type foods (such as beef jerky or shredded cheese) and boxed lunches (consisting of assorted sandwiches, juice, fruit, pasta and a dessert) provided for soldiers to consume in situations in which meal preparation is not possible (such as when in contact with enemy forces). The IMP is intended to be issued when fresh rations are not possible, but time and equipment may be available for minimal food preparation. They can also be consumed as emergency rations, unheated.
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