Electrolytes for Military & Service Members
READY FOR
THE field.
Ruck marches, field exercises, PT before sunrise, and duty days that don't end at 1700. Here's how Redi fits the way you actually train and serve.
What the job takes
THE MISSION SETS
THE pace.
In uniform, you don't drink when it's convenient. You drink when the schedule, the mission, and your leadership allow. Three things make that harder.
Gear Adds Heat
Body armor and a full load trap heat against your body. Army heat guidance adds 5°F to the heat reading when you're wearing body armor in humid conditions. You sweat hard, and sodium leaves with it.
More Water Isn't Always the Answer
Army guidance caps fluid intake at 1.5 quarts an hour and 12 quarts a day. Drinking too much plain water in the heat can dilute your blood sodium to dangerous levels, which is where electrolytes come in.
Days That Start in the Dark
PT before sunrise, long duty days, and overnight staff duty. When there's no time to eat, energy drinks and caffeine fill the gap, but they don't replace what the day takes out.
Which one, when
FIELD DAYS VS.
duty days.
Both have the same five electrolytes. The dividing line is heat: in the field, in the heat, or under a load, it's Replenish. Amplify is for long days in garrison.
Replenish
Your field-day stick.
Reach for it
- Before, during, and after rucks and field exercises
- PT in the heat, or any work in body armor
- The back half of overnight staff duty
- Before sleep, whenever you get it
Amplify
For long days in garrison.
Reach for it
- At the start of a long duty day or overnight staff duty, in place of your coffee
- One stick per day, maximum
Skip it
- During rucks, field training, or PT in the heat
- Within about six hours of sleep
- If you're under 18, pregnant, nursing, or sensitive to caffeine
- On top of energy drinks, pre-workout, or caffeine gum
Check before you pack it. The DoD doesn't approve individual supplements. Use Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS), the DoD's dietary supplement resource, to check ingredients, and follow your unit's guidance. Every ingredient and amount in Redi is printed on the label, so there's nothing hidden to check.
What it looks like
A DAY, mapped.
A field training day and a garrison duty day. In the field, the caffeine stays in your locker.
Before the ruck. Start ahead, since there's no catching up once you step off.
On the work/rest schedule. Drink what the tables call for, not more.
With chow, even if chow is an MRE.
Keep pace with the schedule through the afternoon heat.
End of day. Put back what the heat took out.
PT. Water before and after.
After PT, before work call. This is your coffee for the day.
With chow.
The afternoon, without another energy drink.
Nothing caffeinated since the morning.
In training, your unit's work/rest and water schedule comes first. Army heat guidance caps fluid intake at 1.5 quarts an hour and 12 quarts a day. Times are examples, not rules.
In the field
MAKING IT work.
Pack sticks in your ruck or assault pack.
They're sealed and single-serve, and they need no refrigeration. A few fit in a cargo pocket.
Mix in a bottle, not your bladder.
Keep your hydration bladder for plain water. It's easier to clean, and you'll know exactly how many electrolytes you've had.
Follow the tables.
Your unit's work/rest and water schedule is built for the conditions. Electrolytes add what plain water can't, but they don't change how much you should drink.
Watch your battle buddy.
Dizziness, headache, nausea, cramps, or confusion in the heat can mean heat illness. Stop, cool down, tell your leadership, and get medical attention. Electrolytes help you stay ahead, but they're not a treatment.
Common questions
ASKED IN formation.
Is Redi approved for service members?
Can I use Amplify before a ruck or field exercise?
I use energy drinks or caffeine gum on duty. Can I add Amplify?
Is there a military discount?
Can our unit order in bulk?
READY FOR
anything.
Five electrolytes, no added sugar, every amount on the label. Thirty single-serve sticks a bag, and 20% off every order for service members through GovX.
Sources: Army Public Health, Fluid Replacement and Work-Rest Guidelines (TB MED 507); NIOSH, Keeping Workers Hydrated and Cool Despite the Heat; FDA, Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine Is Too Much?; Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS). This page is general information, not medical advice. Follow your unit's heat illness prevention guidance and medical staff.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.