RV'ing at the Naval Station in Key West

2chiefsRus wrote:
Remember there is a difference between a DoD civilian federal employee and DoD contractor. Either way, I believe it is a good idea to allow each Base Commander to set the policy as long as the policy is well designed and enforced. As mentioned already, there is a lot of differences in demand depending upon the location and facilities. When there is variation, there should be discretion.

There are scenarios where allowing an Active Duty member to "homestead" is reasonable. For instance, Active Duty member will be PCSing or going overseas alone in six months, puts their house on the market, it sells quickly, family goes on ahead to new base while the Active Duty member stays behind in the FamCamp until his own move.

Let the Commanders' have the flexibility to make decisions not just enforce rules.

Yes, agree with you almost completely. :) I think there is never an excuse to turn recreational facilities into housing, in your example the active duty member could stay at the barracks.

Lots of people snivel about wanting the privileges that retirees both DoD and military have, but were not willing to do the time to earn them.