This is one of the most desirable combat rations ever made. It's effective utility, palatability, menu variation, toughness of packaging & condition made it one of the best shelf stable meals that I've checked out yet. It's right on par with a US MRE or Canadian IMP or one of those French RCIR or RIERs. No joke, this thing is seriously awesome and I hope to get more again someday. That main course seriously tasted cafeteria fresh.