Also found in: Dictionary, Acronyms, Wikipedia. (OPerations SECurity) Determining what information is publicly available in the normal course of operations that can be used by a competitor or enemy to its advantage. OPSEC is a common military practice that is also applied to civilian projects such as the development of new products and technologies. The Official Definition.
What a short duration is, and how it exactly impacts MRE shelf life, is anyoneâs guess. Chilling MREs in the fridge undoubtedly extends the shelf life of MREs, however it is not specified by how much. Some sites selling MREs claim they last as long as 130 months (almost 11 years) at 60 F (15 C) .
MRE Meals. MREs, or Meals Ready to Eat, are the same meals that keep our troops running strong out in the field. Packed full of calories and nutrients, these meals are now available to the public. MREs are perfect for your 72-hour kit or bug out bag because they don't require any cooking. Just open up the pouch and eat!