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NIGHT MEAL [1 record]

Record 1 2008-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Services (Military)
  • Combat Support
DEF

A fourth meal authorized for personnel on duty well beyond normal working hours.

OBS

[In the Navy, for instance,] a night meal ... is provided for personnel engaged in the middle and morning watches at sea.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation (Militaire)
  • Soutien au combat
DEF

Quatrième repas auquel a droit toute personne qui a travaillé bien au-delà des heures normales.

OBS

[Dans la Marine, par exemple,] un repas de nuit [est préparé] pour les membres du personnel chargés des quarts de minuit à 4 heures et de 4 à 8 heures, en mer.

OBS

repas de nuit : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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