In the military, Basic Allowance for Subsistence. Once eligible for it, you get extra money in your paycheck to shop at the base commissary. The consumption of less-than standard dining facility food can be avoided this way.
I'm sick of this chow hall slop. I'm going to apply for B.A.S. and stick to nothing but Frosted Flakes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
by Sylfaen December 03, 2003
by sylfaen February 26, 2004