DFAC

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DFAC
Stands forDining facility
CategoriesMilitary

DFAC stands for Dining facility, a military term abbreviation.

Army term for the cafeteria where soldiers eat meals on post or at forward bases. Soldiers with meal cards eat for free, while others pay a set price per meal.

Example: The DFAC on the FOB served steak and lobster on Fridays.

Usage notes

Pronounced "DEE-fack." The term replaced "mess hall" in official Army usage, though Marines still say "chow hall" and the Navy "galley" or "mess deck." Some installations have replaced DFACs with campus-style food options.

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