Are members able to request the start or stop of ESM privileges through their base dining facility?

Members cannot request the start or stop of ESM (Enhanced Service Member) privileges through their base dining facility because these requests typically must be managed at a higher administrative level or through specific designated channels.

The process for modifying ESM privileges is structured to ensure consistency and accountability across all facilities. Requests for such changes usually involve documentation and approval from the appropriate authority, often the administrative staff of the unit or command, making the base dining facility an inadequate point for such requests. Additionally, ESM privileges are likely tied to broader policy regulations that are maintained by the chain of command rather than by individual dining facilities, emphasizing the necessity for members to go through the proper channels for these requests.