Editing Mess (section)

== Germany ==
The Federal German Armed Forces (''Bundeswehr'') differentiates between three different mess areas.

1. '''HBG''' (''Heimbetriebsgesellschaft'') - More commonly called Enlisted Mess (''Mannschaftsheim''): it is common for most bases to have one, where food and drink can be purchased. Newspapers and in some cases equipment and souvenirs such as key chains may also be available. There is generally no strict regulation of conduct, even though access is not limited to enlisted personnel, and NCOs or officers may also be present, ensuring some regulation of conduct. {{content|date=October 2020}}

2. '''UHG''' (''Unteroffizierheim'' or ''Unteroffizierheimgesellschaft'') (''Gesellschaft'' lit. society) - also called UK (NCO Comradeship/''Unteroffizierkameradschaft'') - Non-commissioned Officers' Mess: this is the area where NCOs can dine or spend their evenings. As opposed to the HBG, the UHG has a constitution, bylaws and a board. Access is usually restricted to NCOs, while officers can gain entry, even though it is usually frowned upon by the NCOs. Some bases have a joint NCOs' and Officers' Mess.

3. '''OHG''' (Officers' Mess/''Offizierheimgesellschaft'') - Also called Casino (''Kasino'' or ''Offizierkasino''). Much like the UHG, the ''Kasino'' also has a constitution, bylaws and a board. Gentlemanly conduct is mandatory: for instance upon entering the main hall, officers are expected to stand at attention and perform a small bow. Additionally, veterans' meetings are usually held either in a UHG or in a Kasino. As with the UHG, Kasinos have permanent personnel, as a general rule enlisted men, called ''Ordonnanzen'', a military term for waiter or barman. Some Kasinos have grand pianos, and hold recitals, as well as having music played during luncheons or dinners. Official events such as balls and unofficial events such as weddings, informational events and the like, are held here.

The German Navy call their messes ''Messen'', with the distinction ''Offiziermesse''. The land-based messes are also called ''Offiziermessen''.