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Government Meal Rate
Frequently Asked Questions
Updated: 12/22/16
- What is the current Government meal rate?
- How often is the Government meal rate changed?
- What rate do midshipmen and cadets use?
- Is the rate changing for 2017?
- Why did the full rate increase so much for 2015?
- Where can I find this information in the JTR?
- Where can I find more information on Government meal rates?
Q1: What is the current GMR?
A1: See the table below.
Effective 1 January 2015 - 31 December 2017, the OUSD Comptroller announced the GMR is $13.85. The breakdown is as follows:
MEAL |
DISCOUNT MEAL RATE |
SURCHARGE AMOUNT |
FULL MEAL
RATE |
BREAKFAST |
$2.60 |
$.85 |
$3.45 |
LUNCH |
$4.20 |
$1.35 |
$5.55 |
DINNER |
$3.65 |
$1.20 |
$4.85 |
TOTAL: |
$10.45 |
$3.40 |
$13.85 |
Q2: How often is the GMR changed?
A2: Every year the rate is reviewed and revised, if necessary, by the OSD Comptroller. The rates above are effective 1 January 2015 - 31 December 2017.
Q3: What rate do midshipmen and cadets use?
A3: Effective 1 October 2008 the meal rate for cadets/midshipmen is equivalent to the Enlisted Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) rate.
Q4: Is the rate changing for 2017?
A4: No. The 2016 Standard GMR of $13.85 (total of breakfast, lunch and dinner) remains the same for 2017. See Table above for the breakdown of individual meal and surcharge amounts.
Q5: Why did the full rate increase so much for 2015?
A5: The standard rate increased an additional $1.65 in 2015 to provide operating expense reimbursement for the a la carte system. The operating expense rate for a la carte is 33% versus 17% for buffet style.
Q6: Where can I find this information in the JTR?
A6: See APP A, Part 1, definition of Government Meal Rate (GMR).
Q7: Where can I find more information on GMR?
A7: For more information on GMR see the DoDFMR. For current yearly updates on the GMR see http://comptroller.defense.gov/Financial-Management/Reports/rates2017/
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