AFMAN 34-240 Apr 19 - Attachment 7 - ESM and Campus Dining Guidance.pdf

AFMAN34-240 19 APRIL 2019

Attachment 7

ESSENTIAL STATION MESSING (ESM) AND CAMPUS DINING GUIDANCE

A7.1. DoDI 1338.10 states Enlisted Service members are entitled to a ration for each day on active duty, except when they are entitled to a basic allowance for subsistence (BAS) or per diem.

A7.2. A military member receiving rations in lieu of BAS is considered assigned to ESM. In accordance with DoDI 1338.10 and Air Force Food & Beverage (F&B) policies, a “ration” is the quantity of nutritionally adequate food required to subsist one individual for one day (a ration equates to 3 meals per day).

A7.3. Essential station messing customers are authorized 3 meals per day at the Dining Facility (DFAC). Dine-in or carry-out or Campus Dining; a meal is considered a reasonable amount of food that can typically be consumed in one sitting/meal (sit down or grab-n-go).

Members may return to the serving line area for additional portions (seconds) within the same meal period and transactions are rung-up within the Point of Sale system, but are considered as 1 meal of 3 meals per day.

A7.4. Airmen may eat a meal in any designated activity within the Food program. To include the DFAC and Flight Kitchen at both Food 2.0 and legacy locations as well as designated NAF Food & Beverage activities and kiosks at Food 2.0 locations.

A7.5. Essential station messing members may not use ESM privileges to:

A7.5.1. Purchase alcoholic beverages, energy drinks or dietary supplements.

A7.5.2. Procure meal/snack items to “stock” an individual’s dorm room or work center.

A7.5.3. Pay for special functions or catered events (Quarterly Awards events, Air Force Ball, etc.).

A7.5.4. Purchase items in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES).

A7.5.5. Provide meals/snacks/beverages to others.

A7.5.6. Obtain meals through Campus Dining if they are not entered in the Aloha Loyalty database.

A7.5.7. Receive more than one Entrée or one Snack Line items, two sides and two beverages per meal period (ESM members are authorized seconds as an additional Point of Sale (POS) transaction for dine in only).

A7.5.8. Receive more than 2 servings of eggs per transaction through cashier (ESM members are authorized seconds as an additional Point of Sale (POS) transaction for dine in only).

A7.5.9. Exceed more than 3 meals per day.

A7.6. Program Management:

A7.6.1. Food Service accountant at each base enrolls all essential station messing members into the Aloha Loyalty database by entering EDIPI number.

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A7.6.2. Validation of an essential station messing member’s eligibility must be tracked and monitored through the Common Access Card at each Point of Sale system by Food Service Accountants and Air Force Program Managers. (T-2).

A7.6.3. Non-enrolled and invalid essential station messing customers will pay cash for all meals until their unit commander certifies the individual members essential station messing entitlement with Defense Finance Accounting Service and provides validation to the Food Service Officer (FSO). (T-1).

A7.6.4. Violations are reported to the member’s Commander and First Sergeant for review.

A7.7. Campus Dining Essential Station Messing Guidance A7.7.1. Essential Station Messing Campus Dining - At installations under Food 2.0, the NAF Food & Beverage operations may be authorized to participate in Campus Dining, allowing validated and enrolled permanent party essential station messing customers to use their entitlement in NAF operations.

A7.7.2. Active duty Army/Navy/Marine members, Air Force/Army/Naval Academy Cadets, College Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Cadets on temporary duty (TDY) in essential messing station status and pipeline students are not eligible at this time for the Campus Dining program. Temporary Duty (TDY) personnel must utilize the Dining Facility for all government furnished meals. (T-1).

A7.7.3. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen are considered essential station messing customers while in performance of their Unit Training Assembly (UTA) when performing 8 hours of duty per day. They are authorized three meals per day at the appropriated fund Dining Facilities. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen are not authorized to utilize Campus Dining unless an installation agreement has been coordinated with AFSVA/SVOF and incorporated within a Host Tennant Support Agreement. The reimbursement process for expenses associated with providing the Campus Dining service must be clearly defined. The installation is responsible for all costs associated with campus dining and will provide funding in full to AFSVA/FM. (T-1).

A7.7.4. Violations are reported to the squadron First Sergeant and Commander for review and potential recommendation that Campus Dining privileges be revoked.

A7.7.5. Reinstatement of Campus Dining privileges requires Installation Commander (or designee) written approval, confirming no fraud, waste and abuse of privileges was discovered and member has been counseled on proper use of Campus Dining program.

A7.7.6. ESM Campus Dining Enterprise authorizes limited and approved food & beverage items centrally authorized and controlled by AFSVA.

A7.7.7. Participating Force Support Food & Beverage operations are only reimbursed for valid and authorized items.