[spectr17]

Re. "only one MRE"... According to a buddy of mine, these "rations" are apparently very high calorie to begin with, and designed for combat soldier situation. Only one per day is not going to be a problem for anyone, though they usually allot more. ... again, confirmation would be appreciated...

You could get by with one MRE per day as they are high calorie. MREs have approximately 1300 calories (5439 kJ) per meal with 55% of the energy from carbohydrates, 35% from fat and 15% from protein. If in cold environment and exerting you would need more.

I've got a webpage with more info on MREs here

[rolling_stone]

I am not knowledgeable on arresting cables, other than to know that if they snap they can and have cut sailors legs off and killed them, very dangerous job on deck..here are some nice pics and short explanation...

http://faculty.erau.edu/rogersr/avNav/carrier_ops.html

check the one pic of the jet hanging on the edge of the deck...looks like a good landing to me!

[Mo1]

WOW .. you really know your MRE's

[Centurion2000]

I've got a webpage with more info on MREs here

Got a link for your MRE links page .... www.cheaperthandirt.com

Really good prices on MREs and stuff.