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<p>As of 16 December 2014, the number of personnel on night shift at RAF Akrotiri
was 238; 103 of these are deployed on Op SHADER. Op SHADER deployed personnel are
provided with: a dinner meal in the early evening; a choice between a hot container
meal or a cold packed meal during the night; and a breakfast meal on completion of
duty. During the early stages of Op SHADER, a late supper was additionally provided.
However, at the request of the Op SHADER personnel, this option was changed in favour
of either cold packed meals or hot container meals for consumption at their place
of work. Personnel deployed on OP SHADER receive their meals at Crown expense. Non
Op SHADER personnel have the option of cold packed meals during the night shift but
are required to order in advance and pay for them in accordance with the Pay as You
Dine contract.</p><p> </p><p>The catering management at RAF Akrotiri for armed forces
personnel is provided though the Cyprus Multi-Activity Contract (CMAC) awarded by
the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to Sodexo. At RAF Akrotiri, Sodexo offers three core
meals per day and covers a period of 0600-1930 hrs daily. This period has been recently
extended to assist with Op SHADER. The MOD mandates that the catering provision conforms
with a number of standards, including stipulating the requirement for a balanced diet,
an appropriate number of choices and calorific values.</p><p> </p><p>RAF Akrotiri
has extensive retail catering outlets, including a Maxi Costcutter Store, clubs, cafes
and leisure outlets, which are available to all personnel including single, married
and operational personnel. Opening hours of individual outlets vary between 0600-2230
hrs from Monday to Sunday.</p>
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