noun
Military term for food issued to soldiers in the field, such as MREs or canned combat rations.
自衛隊の演習では、野戦食が配られる。
During JSDF exercises, field rations are distributed.
彼は野戦食だけで一週間過ごした。
He survived for a week on nothing but field rations.
Another term for combat rations, often used interchangeably with 野戦食.
Compound of 野戦 (field battle) and 食 (food/meal).