Military Bases

[+CrossedAnchors]

I am wondering if there is a demand out there for a military community (active or Retired) to be able to cache on a military installation.

 

While I realize that the average citizen may not be able to get onto the base, there is alot of single military, without wheels, that might really like to do something fun that is at thier backyard.

 

Just curious to see where this thread goes and if there is a "call" for it how we (the geocaching community) could make it become a reality.

[+Team Cotati]

I am wondering if there is a demand out there for a military community (active or Retired) to be able to cache on a military installation.

 

While I realize that the average citizen may not be able to get onto the base, there is alot of single military, without wheels, that might really like to do something fun that is at thier backyard.

 

Just curious to see where this thread goes and if there is a "call" for it how we (the geocaching community) could make it become a reality.

 

Does something like this require more than written authorization from the base commander?

And if this results in a list of policy and procedure, just follow them.

Edited February 6, 2008 by Team Cotati

[+sbell111]

I am wondering if there is a demand out there for a military community (active or Retired) to be able to cache on a military installation.

 

While I realize that the average citizen may not be able to get onto the base, there is alot of single military, without wheels, that might really like to do something fun that is at thier backyard.

 

Just curious to see where this thread goes and if there is a "call" for it how we (the geocaching community) could make it become a reality.

There are several geocaches on base. You will need explicit permission and to discuss it with your reviewer. He may advise you to have it approved by TPTB prior to submittal.

[+StarBrand]

Very explcit permission would be required for such caches. Also it would need to be noted that the average Joe Citizen cacher would not be able to go after it.

[+9Key]

There are lots of caches in the enourmous Fort Hood in central Texas. I believe you have to check in and sign a waiver before hunting for them.

[+Moose Mob]

Arizona has a few caches on military bases. Check in required, etc.

 

But this does not address the issue of military personnel without wheels since most caches on a base are not next to their barracks or the base bowling alley, they are in the boonies in areas that are open to hiking and such.

 

The "no wheels" scenario is not exclusive to military. We have a couple teenage cachers around here that have no wheels, and some senior citizens that can't drive, too.

[+Cav Scout]

There's plenty of caches on the FOBs and COPs in Iraq.

[+P(3)]

I'm afraid to hide caches on our base. I wouldn't even know where to begin on who to ask permission, and there's no way in he** I'm going to ask the base commander for permission Nor would I ask my Chief to ask the commander for me.

 

Though, it would be really cool to place one in the air park.

 

Now, when I was stationed @ Hurlburt Field, there were a ton of caches on Eglin AFB's property (btw..the largest property owned by the USAF), but that land is accessable to civillians with EOD training and a range pass ($8..?)

Edited February 7, 2008 by Peanut and Potato

[+Prime Suspect]

There are lots of caches in the enourmous Fort Hood in central Texas. I believe you have to check in and sign a waiver before hunting for them.

Maybe, but not gc.com caches.

[+Team Cotati]

There are lots of caches in the enourmous Fort Hood in central Texas. I believe you have to check in and sign a waiver before hunting for them.

 

How'd you find out about them?

[+Blaidd-Drwg]

Very explcit permission would be required for such caches. Also it would need to be noted that the average Joe Citizen cacher would not be able to go after it.

 

The average Joe Citizen has access to most military bases. You just have to meet the ID requirements as you enter the base. The ID requirements vary with the threat conditions, but the gate guards will let you know what you need. Of course access to the base is only the start. For instance, on Fort Sill, Oklahoma, you must check in with Range Control for a pass to be out and about on the ranges.

[+P(3)]

Every base I've been stationed on (USAF), civillians were only allowed on-base if

A. escorted by military member

B. were on list to work on base

C. has some form of military ID

D. the base was open for some weird reason to civillians ie. airshows

 

The base that I'm at now, when my parents came to visit; I (military member) had to sign them (civilians) in at the front gate where they recieved temp pass. They still had to be escorted by me. My last base, my parents got on base just by showing ID to the gate guards; still though, they had to be escorted by me.

 

The only place that I can think of that a civillian can access the base; is if they have some sort of public museum. Still, they are only allowed to drive to the museum and back out to the gate.

Edited February 8, 2008 by Peanut and Potato

[+Too Tall John]

If there is restricted access to the base, I would bet the answer is no, since isn't there a guideline that says a listed cache should be available to the general public?

 

If not, shouldn't a cache on a restricted base be a 5 terrain, as you need special equipment (Passes) in order to hunt it?

[+Glenn]

Every base I've been stationed on (USAF), civillians were only allowed on-base if

A. escorted by military member

B. were on list to work on base

C. has some form of military ID

D. the base was open for some weird reason to civillians ie. airshows

 

The base that I'm at now, when my parents came to visit; I (military member) had to sign them (civilians) in at the front gate where they recieved temp pass. They still had to be escorted by me. My last base, my parents got on base just by showing ID to the gate guards; still though, they had to be escorted by me.

 

The only place that I can think of that a civillian can access the base; is if they have some sort of public museum. Still, they are only allowed to drive to the museum and back out to the gate.

 

A military base near where I live opens up it's range on weekends. You have have to get permission from the base to be there and also get a permit from the DNR because you have to cross DNR land to get to the range. But it is open on the weekends to anyone with the proper paperwork. However since there is very little fence blocking entry some people don't bother with the paperwork.

[+Peconic Bay Sailors]

We had a TB that traveled to a cache on a Millitary Base outside Baghdad...