The field ration eating device (FRED) is an Australian
eating utensil and
multi-tool that serves as a combination of a
can opener,
bottle opener, and
spoon. As its name suggests, it is issued to the
Australian Defence Force for use with its
Combat Ration One Man
field rations. It was first issued around 1943.
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Its NATO Stock Number (NSN) is 7330-66-010-0931 and the item name is "opener, hand, can". [3] [4] It is also humorously referred to as the "fucking ridiculous eating device". [5] [6] [7]
A similar device is currently employed by the Australian Army in its ration kits. It is known by the acronym "FRED" (Fucking Ridiculous Eating Device).
I remember the spoon come tin opener that was in later years nicknamed "Fred" (f****ing ridiculous eating device)