Which type of traveler may an AO direct to use a Government dining facility?

The correct answer is that an AO (Approving Official) may direct a uniformed member TDY (Temporary Duty) to and lodging at a U.S. installation to use a Government dining facility. This is based on the understanding that uniformed members of the military have access to Government facilities, including dining services, while they are on assignment at a U.S. installation, which supports their mission and convenience.

When a uniformed member is TDY and staying at a U.S. installation, they are typically entitled to use the dining facilities as part of their support services. This access reflects the military's commitment to providing for the needs of its personnel while they fulfill their duties. Notably, the dining facility is usually designed to provide meals that are nutritious and catered to the needs of service members, reinforcing the health and readiness of the troops.

In contrast, civilian employees and independent contractors do not have similar access rights to Government dining facilities while on duty or business. Civilians on TDY generally rely on commercial dining options, and independent contractors are not military personnel, so they do not have the privilege to use military dining facilities. Thus, the specific designation of TDY uniformed members at a U.S. installation gives them the allowance to use these