What Do They Eat in the Marines? A Complete Guide to Combat and Garrison Rations
                                
                                
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                                Recruits at Marine boot camp can consume over 3,900 calories a day to fuel their strenuous training. So, what do they eat in the Marines? Their diet is a strategic and varied system, adapting from fresh, nutritious meals on base to highly durable, self-contained rations in the field.