Field Ration Eating Device
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The Field Ration Eating Device (commonly abbreviated to "FRED") is a small device which is a combination of a can opener, a bottle opener and a spoon. It is issued to the Australian Defence Force
in its CR1M
ration packs. It is also known widely by its derogative term, the "Fucking Ridiculous Eating Device".
The can opener is very similar in design to the US military P-38 can opener
.
Australian Defence Force
The Australian Defence Force is the military organisation responsible for the defence of Australia. It consists of the Royal Australian Navy , Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force and a number of 'tri-service' units...
in its CR1M
Combat Ration One Man
The Combat Ration One Man, or CR1M is a self-contained, individual field ration in lightweight packaging procured by the Australian military for its members for use in combat or other field conditions where organised food facilities are not available....
ration packs. It is also known widely by its derogative term, the "Fucking Ridiculous Eating Device".
The can opener is very similar in design to the US military P-38 can opener
P-38 can opener
The P-38, developed in 1942, is a small can opener issued in the canned field rations of the United States Armed Forces from World War II to the 1980s. Originally designed for and distributed in the K-ration, it was later included in the C-ration.- Design :...
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