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FRED

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Australian Army slang, in service since the Vietnam-era ration pack tool.

Variants fred

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What does "FRED" stand for in the Australian Army?

FRED stands for "Fucking Ridiculous Eating Device" — the Aussie Army's beloved-yet-hated field utensil.

How do you use "FRED" in a sentence?

"Dig out your FRED, ration packs don't come with cutlery."

Is FRED an affectionate term?

It's a love-hate nickname — soldiers rely on the tool but find it frustrating enough to earn the ridiculous name.