If this is indeed solely up to the base commander then any commander that forbids his soldiers to carry on base should be relieved of command, stripped of all rank and forced to pick up cigarette butts for the rest of his life.
Uhhh, right...
If this is indeed solely up to the base commander then any commander that forbids his soldiers to carry on base should be relieved of command, stripped of all rank and forced to pick up cigarette butts for the rest of his life.
I have personally seen a full bird Colonel stripped of rank and picking up butts.
Interesting point here. Although i would absolutely agree it is the case, I am now thinking about the constitutionality of it. I know there were many companies with contracts limiting rights 50 or 100 years ago and it was deemed illegal. The only time it is done now is basically when it concerns company property(piracy and non-disclosure agreements). Even non-compete agreements have been neutered to such an extent they are basically pointless. At least that is my impression.You should recognise that as a member of the military, you do not have the same constitutional rights as a civilian. Your enlistment is a contract where you voluntarily agree to the suspension of your rights