What type of feeding operation is provided for personnel during their assigned duties outside normal hours?

The Ground Support Meal is designed specifically for personnel who are performing their duties outside of traditional meal times. This provision ensures that service members have access to nutritious food that supports their operational readiness and sustains them during extended hours of duty.

This type of meal is often tailored to be easily consumable and portable, allowing personnel to maintain their responsibilities without the need to break from their duties for an extended time. It recognizes the reality of many military operations where hours can be unpredictable, and personnel may not have the opportunity to partake in regular meals.

In contrast, the other meal types mentioned may cater to specific operational requirements or situations but do not specifically address the needs of personnel working outside normal hours in the same way that the Ground Support Meal does. This focus on ensuring adequate sustenance during atypical hours is what makes the Ground Support Meal the correct choice.