Posted on May 2, 2014
SGT Joshua Cohen
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So I have been married in the military for about 6 years now and have always lived off post. 3 PCSs later I am now going to be living on post at Fort Meade, MD. The issue in my mind when my done is done, its done. I don't have to have to worry about living and breathing army on my front porch if I want to grab my mail without a cover, or chat by my car after work without my top on.

How is this issue looked at in military housing? I know certain regulations are in place for uniform wear and appearance but in housing areas are people more lenient?
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1SG Company First Sergeant
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Seeing this from a fellow NCO saddens me. GREATLY!!

The fact that you fear living in on-post housing because you will feel forced to adhear to simple rules and regulations that you are paid to uphold and enforce!

The question should not be "How is this issue looked at in military housing?" the Question should be, How do you enforce regulations and how do you justify your status as a NCO by wanting to go against the very regulations that you are suppose to uphold.
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CW2 Construction Engineer Technician
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I'd be lying if I said I follow AR 670-1 while on the confines of my on post house. Once I get in my car and leave then I enforce and uphold the standard. I notice other Soldiers mainly do the same.
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SFC Christopher Perry
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Edited 10 y ago
The only time living off post was rough was in Okinawa and it was self inflicted. I saw the location of my house as highly advantageous. I mean heck I could walk to PT in the morning without even waking up. However, what I did not consider was the fact that I was just as close to the barracks. This was great for looking things over in the morning. The big downfall was that my 1SG was a big drinker! Which means that every time he got a call that required him to head over he would stop by and pick me up for "support". He would always say "I've been drinking and I don't want to say or do something stupid so I want you to come along". I found it amusing and more than a bit disturbing simultaneously. But then, this was the guy who would mysteriously miss PT when they had a checkpoint set up between his house and PT to catch drunk drivers.
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