SPC Private RallyPoint Member 5974941 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Can an NCO or officer force their way into your room if you attempt to deny them access. I&#39;ve tried looking on Google and couldn&#39;t find anything on the subject. Case in point: NCO says they need to talk to me about something. We do so with me standing in my doorway with them in the hallway. After the conversation finishes, the NCO attempts to follow me into my room. Am I allowed to deny them access, or am I required to let them in? 2020-06-06T01:31:48-04:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 5974941

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Can an NCO or officer force their way into your room if you attempt to deny them access. I&#39;ve tried looking on Google and couldn&#39;t find anything on the subject. Case in point: NCO says they need to talk to me about something. We do so with me standing in my doorway with them in the hallway. After the conversation finishes, the NCO attempts to follow me into my room. Am I allowed to deny them access, or am I required to let them in?

2020-06-06T01:31:48-04:00 2020-06-06T01:31:48-04:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 5974953

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Force their way in? No, they are not allowed to do that and if they tried, you need to bring this up to your platoon SGT

2020-06-06T01:48:00-04:00 2020-06-06T01:48:00-04:00 SPC Nancy Greene 5974958

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Is the NCO in your chain of command?<br />If so, then, I would definitely not deny access...however, I would discuss this with your immediate platoon SGT

2020-06-06T01:54:13-04:00 2020-06-06T01:54:13-04:00 SFC Ralph E Kelley 5975824

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Is the room in an offpost apartment? If so then its a &#39;NO&#39;.<br />If its in your barracks and the NCO is in your Chain of Command OR on official duty such as CQ, etc then its a &#39;YES&#39;. Further in this situation if you try to stop them, i.e. by closing the door in his face, pushing them, blocking the entrance by refusing to move etc, you are subject to UCMJ Action either Article 15 or if there is an altercation you could be remanded to the MPs until Courts-Martial.<br />By-the-by this is an open, though monitored, forum so tread carefully. Anything written here is subject to inclusion to any UCMJ actions your chain of command might take. Caution is the word you need to remember in dealings on the internet. <br />Final note: When being addressed by a person of superior rank, regardless of chain of command or official duties or circumstances - conversations are over when the superior rank indicates, not when the junior rank wants it to end. Since the NCO stated, &quot;He needed to talk to you.&quot;, the conversation was official - not an area covered under the normal military customs and courtesy.<br />The old FM was FM 6-22 and covered counseling but this FM has been superseded by ATP 6-22.1, ADP 6-22, and ADRP 6-22.

2020-06-06T09:20:54-04:00 2020-06-06T09:20:54-04:00 SPC Erich Guenther 5975878

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was taught in the two Active Army Infantry units I served in is that your barracks room is not yours but is assigned to you and as such is subject to inspection by any NCO at any time of day upon request. They can knock and if your not there or do not answer the knock they can use the Master Key (typically only the 1SGT and CQ via delegation can use the Master Key). If they do so and walk in on anything you are doing against UCMJ...they can also punish as it is a legal entry. Now things might have changed since the 1980s....I doubt it. This is the barracks regime I lived under....also abuse of the Master Key for &quot;hey you&quot; details that came up on weekends. I would complain about that specifically until I was blue in the face and though most NCOs were sympathetic against that....policy never changed. Folks that live in the barracks are at a big disadvantage in regards to privacy vs those that live off post.

2020-06-06T09:38:03-04:00 2020-06-06T09:38:03-04:00 SFC Michael Hasbun 5975985

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Point of Clarity: It&#39;s not your room. It&#39;s the Commanders room. If they are on official business, they are authorized to inspect, do health and welfare checks, morning parade, etc...<br />Having said that, no, they can&#39;t bust in just because they feel like it.

2020-06-06T10:03:21-04:00 2020-06-06T10:03:21-04:00 Lt Col Jim Coe 5976099

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It’s the Army’s room. You are assigned to use it. If you are not doing anything prohibited in the room, invite the NCO in. Defuses that situation. If the room is messy, but otherwise legal, still invite the NCO in. Clean up as soon as he or she leaves. If you’re up to no good and there’s evidence in your room, then you’re screwed. Better to ask for mercy than to resist.

2020-06-06T10:35:10-04:00 2020-06-06T10:35:10-04:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 5976204

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I can&#39;t speak on anyone&#39;s ekse behave, with that being said, if i come to your room to speak to you, we&#39;re not speaking in the hallway. Now if the NCO is the opposite sex, i wouldnt allow them into my space without me having another person there and as an female NCO, I wouldn&#39;t enter your space without a third person. If this is the case, you could have easily requested a third party presence. So my question to you, what reason would you have to not allow for entry? Did you have something to hide? <br />NCOs do have the right to go check on their Soldiers to ensurw their safety and to ensure they are living righf (not messy).

2020-06-06T11:02:28-04:00 2020-06-06T11:02:28-04:00 SGM Bill Frazer 5976290

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Look SPC, its is the Governments room, not yours, you are merely a user, Bottom line- Yes under Health and Welfare regulations you chain of command can enter that room at any time they want/feel necessary. Instead of Google, use the UCMJ, seeing that is what they will use on you in this case.

2020-06-06T11:31:24-04:00 2020-06-06T11:31:24-04:00 SGM Private RallyPoint Member 5977323

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Maybe we&#39;re not getting the whole story here...<br />Assuming that this discussion was not specifically about health and welfare/room inspections:<br /><br />One possibility:<br />The NCO was not under the impression that he had ended the conversation and was merely following you into your room as that was where you were going during the conversation.<br /><br />Another possibility:<br />The NCO ended the conversation, and then you said something ill-advised, and he was following you into your room to address that comment.<br /><br />Still another possibility:<br />The NCO ended the conversation, and then realized he had one more thing he wanted to cover as you had turned to walk into your room.<br /><br />One more possibility:<br />The NCO ended the conversation, and glancing past you into your room, noticed a health and welfare/room inspection issue in your room.

2020-06-06T17:50:18-04:00 2020-06-06T17:50:18-04:00 SSG Brian G. 5978031

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Bad all around move on your part. Seriously bad. <br />Barracks and anything on-post is not yours. You are living there and it belongs to the Army. As such there are at least two CoC that you need to worry about and that can come into your room at will. <br /><br />The first is your unit CoC and any NCO in this qualifies. The room is not yours, it is Army property. You really have no rights or expectations here. <br /><br />The second is where you have mixed commands, ie two or more unites that are billeted in one barracks. Here, you have to respect not just your CoC but the CoC of the unit that maintains the billets. As well as the CoC of any Unit that is housed in that billet. <br /><br />Those NCOs can enter your room whether you like it or not and attempting to bar them entry is and can get you subjected to UCMJ action. <br /><br />Bottom line yes, they are allowed to do just that.

2020-06-06T21:47:29-04:00 2020-06-06T21:47:29-04:00 SPC Erich Guenther 5979234

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>BTW, off topic a little but if your awarded the CMOH....all you need to do is post the orders on your barracks room door and your no longer subject to barracks room inspections. For some reason that little tidbit still sticks in my mind after all these years as well...was taught it was an Army regulation but I never looked it up.

2020-06-07T08:55:31-04:00 2020-06-07T08:55:31-04:00 CSM Richard StCyr 5987799

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Off post, generally no; but there are exceptions dealing with command directives and command authority . <br />On Post UPH or Barracks yes they can enter. You indicate the NCO stated they needed to talk to you, so that tells me it was official business. Look in AR 600-200 and 600-20 under general authority.<br />There was a short period in the 90s where NCOs were discouraged from performing barracks checks but that ended with the racial incident at Bragg and associated Nazi paraphernalia in the barracks and the infamous meth lab at Ft. Sill.

2020-06-09T16:57:17-04:00 2020-06-09T16:57:17-04:00 SFC Casey O'Mally 5989998

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This doesn&#39;t add up, as presented. If the conversation were TRULY over, why was the NCO following you into your room?<br />Did tje conversation &quot;end&quot; with a statement or question about your room? Did the conversation not really end, and the NCO was continuing it while you walked away? Did the conversation &quot;end&quot; with a statement or question about things IN your room?<br /><br />If none of these (or similar) occurred, why was your NCO following you? It makes no sense.

2020-06-10T09:14:26-04:00 2020-06-10T09:14:26-04:00 TSgt David Olson 6047896

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you are paying rent off base , No. On base, anyone and anything is subject to inspection at any time. On base let them in, what are you trying to hide?

2020-06-27T13:15:30-04:00 2020-06-27T13:15:30-04:00 CPO Mike Castro 6054432

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If the government is paying for it...it isn’t your room

2020-06-29T16:53:05-04:00 2020-06-29T16:53:05-04:00 SPC Barry Smith 6089146

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes, in a barracks your area is subject to search at any time

2020-07-10T13:27:25-04:00 2020-07-10T13:27:25-04:00 SFC Robert Walton 6091500

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>First lets get something straight that Room IS NOT YOUR ROOM. The Room is temporary quarters. Your temporary quarters can be inspected at any reasonable time. It sounds like there is more to this story than we are reading here. Remember if you kick the dog your going to get bit. Your in Korea how about a shelter half in the parking lot? Appears you didn&#39;t learn much in Basic/AIT.<br /> Last but not least what have you got to hide?

2020-07-11T10:21:26-04:00 2020-07-11T10:21:26-04:00 Sgt Naomi Hogan 6096965

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So now, I am genuinely curious after reading a majority of the comments that say they can come in at any time. If the NCO is of the opposite sex and you are alone, are you allowed to request a third party to be present? Obviously this applies to both female NCO in a male&#39;s room and male NCO in a female&#39;s room. I am just wondering if there are any rules about that due to all the issues there have been with assaults.

2020-07-13T09:59:07-04:00 2020-07-13T09:59:07-04:00 COL Frank Siltman 6114380

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Your barracks room is not your own. Your chain of command can enter and inspect any time. Also, if an NCO or Officer is talking to you, you don’t end the conversation. As long as your leaders are talking to you, you stand and listen. Period.

2020-07-18T16:44:02-04:00 2020-07-18T16:44:02-04:00 SN William Watkins 6117176

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>yes if onboard ship or duty station

2020-07-19T14:52:23-04:00 2020-07-19T14:52:23-04:00 1SG Joseph Dartey 6118269

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>First he needs to read the Company SOP on room inspections.<br />Second,he must realize that he is no longer a civilian and all branches of the military at any point in time can do room inspections.<br />Thirdly, he needs to look at the 2019 Manual for Courts Martial (MCM). Especially Articles 89, 90, 91, 92, 112a, 115, 117, and the catch all, Article 134.

2020-07-19T21:34:03-04:00 2020-07-19T21:34:03-04:00 CPT Don Cox 6118536

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Sometimes I wonder if the questions posed on this site are real or presented to entertain or to just get some idea of how many folks are following. So I&#39;ll answer keeping those possibilities in mind. If you are on a military base, it isn&#39;t &quot;your room&quot;. If you are living &#39;off base/post&#39; it is your room and they cannot trespass. JMO...just my opinion.

2020-07-19T23:31:44-04:00 2020-07-19T23:31:44-04:00 MSgt Gilbert Jones 6118708

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>First of all why was they trying to enter you room - was it an inspection or some other military matter? If so, then they have a right to enter your room. I preformed weekly inspections of my troops rooms, but if they were shift workers and they worked nights then I wouldn&#39;t go in.

2020-07-20T02:17:11-04:00 2020-07-20T02:17:11-04:00 Sgt Peter McDonald 6120027

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you are assigned to the barracks , the answer is no. A &quot;inspection&quot; of your assigned room can occur at any time and hour if deemed necessary. Your right to privacy, although given, is limited. <br />If you are assigned to base housing due to being married, the answer is still no, but it is usually scheduled in advance unless domestic violence is suspected, in which case the MPs would be involved, and that is all together different. However if you reside off base, the answer is no. They would have to go through the local authorities and such, and get a search warrant. But if you are single, they can order you back to base and not allow you to reside off base.

2020-07-20T13:09:12-04:00 2020-07-20T13:09:12-04:00 SP6 Cole Tierney 6121297

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Health and welfare inspections come to mind. Nothing like waking up to a German Shepard licking your face!

2020-07-20T20:53:42-04:00 2020-07-20T20:53:42-04:00 MAJ Bob Firth 6126872

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Jesus wept.

2020-07-22T08:37:23-04:00 2020-07-22T08:37:23-04:00 SPC James Seigars 6131613

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Even though I agree with most of what the other answerers to this question say, I have to add something to it that I am surprised (and a little disappointed) that none of the other answers I read (especially by Senior NCO’s and Officers in general) nobody else has hit on. <br /><br />Even though we know the OP is a MALE, he doesn’t state the sex of the NCO trying to gain access to his room (regardless of it’s location). I only bring this up because I almost got messed over while on CQ but was smart enough to not fall into the trap laid for me. <br /><br />When I was a Sergeant I had CQ and was doing a Barracks check (I had already performed several that night) when I came upon a room with the door partially open (the bolt was in the locked position, but door wasn’t closed). As I tried to close the door &amp; noticed this I also noticed through the opening in the door that the FEMALE soldier in the room was in a lace nightgown on top of the covers. Once I noticed this I held the door and knocked on it until she eventually replied and I got her to close the door properly after admonishing her on the dangers that the situation could have posed if an NCO with a different mindset had found her in that position/situation (I didn’t lock it myself since I didn’t have the master key with me &amp; didn’t want to risk her safety by leaving to get it). I then went and logged everything in my CQ book. I found out later she was trying to get out of the Army because she was pregnant and was looking to set some NCO/Officer up so she could get out of her contract. <br /><br />So if it was a female who was trying to use her position to have her way with him what would be the best course of action, for him to deny access and face possible UCMJ action or to allow her in, let her have her way &amp; then try to pursue action against her? It would be a crap situation either way, but I would most likely still choose the first option in that situation.

2020-07-23T15:10:54-04:00 2020-07-23T15:10:54-04:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 6135322

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In Kentucky if anyone besides law enforcement forces their way in in a home that is yours either rented or owned its called a home invasion. You can shoot to kill under the Castle Doctrine...Stand your ground law. This also would stand for a Hotel/Motel room...Automobile or even your tent at a campground. Off post this applies to MP&#39;s as well.

2020-07-24T13:32:52-04:00 2020-07-24T13:32:52-04:00 SFC Oddie Brown 6142710

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My question would be why would you NOT want them to enter your room? If you live in the barracks you are in Uncle Sams house. When I was a private I WANTED my section chief or 1SG to look at my room. I wanted it to be the standard. I lived in the barracks when I was a SSG. My 1SG never inspected my room but it wouldn&#39;t have made a nickels difference to me if he did or not. If you live in the barracks take pride in your room and make it the best; don&#39;t be a slob. If you live in an apartment then find a suitable job to pay your rent from the CIVILIAN job market. I know I will ruffle some feathers but know I could care less as I look forward to my retirement check at the end of every month so I can buy my coffee and read these complaints. Oh and my house is paid for but it is open for inspection if you can get past my dogs. HOOOOOAH!!!!

2020-07-26T13:23:37-04:00 2020-07-26T13:23:37-04:00 SSG James Stodola 6170489

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Well, being a former MP, my first question would be what are you trying to hide? Secondly, what do you mean by &quot;force&quot;? If you were having said conversation and you assumed it was finished, and the NCO did not, then it would be natural for him to follow you in. Next, you are in the army, stop trying to find answers on Google, the Army has regulations, pamphlets, training manuals, and, the UCMJ these are your sources, or should be. Next, you are most likely in the barracks, dorms or whatever you call them now, that is government property, and just a reminder, you are too. So unless you had a compelling reason for keeping him out, or he had a compelling reason or suspicion to enter, the answer could be yes. However if he had a suspicion, hunch, or valid evidence of some wrong doing, he should be going through other channels to gain entry. This is government property as I stated and as such does not require a search warrant per se&#39;, so if this is his reason for wanting entry, he should go to the unit commander and make his case, and then refer it to the Provost Marshals office and have the MP&#39;s make proper entry. My other guess is that you really didn&#39;t like the tone of the conversation and wanted out of it, you don&#39;t like that NCO, or maybe you are just anti-social, or a dick. There are certain ways to go about things in the military, and you won&#39;t find those answers on Google, or Law and Order reruns.

2020-08-03T10:54:09-04:00 2020-08-03T10:54:09-04:00 CSM Darieus ZaGara 6180615

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You didn’t finish the scenario, did the NCO Force his way in? Unannounced inspection policy should be in your barracks guide. While there are differences base to base, no-one should just drop by expecting to gain access, having said that there are many reasons they can demand access, to many to mention. If they were questioning you and determined that something nefarious was going on in your room, something you said, an odor emitting etc. they can assert their lawful or direct authority in demanding access. They should also be very well versed in the access/visitation policy. Yes, there are many reasons in which an Officer or NCO can demand access. <br /><br />In fact, should you deny access, they can simply order to into the hallway and send for the MPs and the COC. So again, they can get in when there is a valid reason to do so. What conditions exist for you not to want them to enter.

2020-08-06T15:38:56-04:00 2020-08-06T15:38:56-04:00 SP5 Cam Garcia 6190164

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Commanders can also enforce the Health &amp; welfare Check of all soldiers homes in the barracks. Since the Conmmander is ultimately in charge of his soldiers, anytime a commander suspects drugs or alcohol used can order a Heath &amp; Welfare Check on everything inside the barracks, to include personal lockers, and flootlockers, along with anything that may harbor drugs or alcohol....

2020-08-09T16:43:41-04:00 2020-08-09T16:43:41-04:00 CPL Michael Headrick 6223503

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was married living off post. I could/would have not been able to deal with that. Glad I got out in 1990 after the war. I pity the barracks life.

2020-08-19T15:16:41-04:00 2020-08-19T15:16:41-04:00 SGT Michelle Griffin-Franks 6224124

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I barricaded myself in my room because I didn&#39;t want to go too the field while I was stationed at Ft. Campbell in the 80&#39;s

2020-08-19T18:49:09-04:00 2020-08-19T18:49:09-04:00 Sgt Todd Gantter 6226549

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In order to accurately answer your question, we would need to hear specifics of the interaction. As many have asked, was this on or off base? What was the NCO or officer&#39;s reasoning to enter? What do you mean by force? Push past you or something? If this was in the barracks, your options are very limited.

2020-08-20T13:06:33-04:00 2020-08-20T13:06:33-04:00 MSG Bob Metz 6231620

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You ARE NOT powerless under the UCMJ...You do have rights as an individual...An NCO must have cause to enter your room for anything other than a social visit. The NCO is also subject to requirements. The Company Commander and First Sargent have charge of your quarters. If an NCO were to under mine their authority without going through them with any suspicions of of your actions in their Building...As the CO or First Shirt I will want to know why you went around me. Actions by an NCO without respect of the CO/1st Shirt can have a negative impact on the command...via the Individual the NCO has in question...but others in the Barracks...by the same token...your post is brief with little detail...of this is a done deal...and you believe your rights under the UCMJ and as a Soldier...you have the right to file a complaint withe the 1st Shirt/Commander/IG in that order...Follow the Chain...before doing so...without listening to “Barrack Lawyers”...consider all aspects of your relationship with said NCO and what led to the issue...Were you in the wrong or did you give just cause to the NCO to ask to enter your room...<br />I began with you have Rights under the UCMJ...but by comparison to your Rights in a Civilian capacity...They are limited...

2020-08-21T21:56:25-04:00 2020-08-21T21:56:25-04:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 6233937

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>this type of stuff is exactly why i moved off post as a single pfc and used my barracks room to store my ta50. if you&#39;re have the means, get your own space to eliminate that type of stuff from happening.

2020-08-22T15:19:50-04:00 2020-08-22T15:19:50-04:00 MSgt Gilbert Jones 6234516

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>First of all who was the NCO? Unless things have changed since I retired in 1981, which they could have, your Commander and First Sergeant always had a right to enter any room that they were responsible for. Was the person a security policeman? Was the individual performing an inspection? You have to be clearer in your question.

2020-08-22T19:15:49-04:00 2020-08-22T19:15:49-04:00 PO1 Andrew Boner 6234907

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Who said the conversation was finished? Why were they following you into the room? Was there anyone else in the room. While the room is the governments, and subject to inspection by your chain of command, you also have the right to a witness at any time. If you request a witness, the NCO should stop and arrange for one. But you can not keep them from entering your room.

2020-08-22T21:47:22-04:00 2020-08-22T21:47:22-04:00 LCpl Steve Zupan 6235105

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Challenge them to a fight behind your barracks or apartment....#OldSchool

2020-08-22T23:34:37-04:00 2020-08-22T23:34:37-04:00 GySgt Marc Dickerson 6238101

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If this is on post, it&#39;s not your room. It&#39;s the Post Commander&#39;s room. He is letting you stay there. Twice in my military career, I was forced to kick in barracks room doors because the inhabitants felt I wasn&#39;t serious about coming in. Both times did not work out well for them. If you&#39;re out in town. a lawful order is still a lawful order. Question would be &quot;lawful&quot; concerning the circumstances. Often it&#39;s best to obey the orders during the heat of the moment, and then use the chain of command to address your grievances afterward.

2020-08-23T19:58:46-04:00 2020-08-23T19:58:46-04:00 SrA David Heineken 6238236

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Google is not what I would advise you to use on military issues. The barracks is government property. I can also remember a time when My 1st saved my ass. I was serving libations in my room and some joker called the MRS. We might have gotten a little loud, I can&#39;t remember. When my 1st Sgt arrived he ask me as his shoes squished on my carpet if I had a party. I admitted that I had one or two folks over. He asked me to keep it quiet from now on and that he didn&#39;t want to have to return. I never heard anything more about it. Most NCO&#39;s believe it or not have their troops best interest in mind.

2020-08-23T20:51:34-04:00 2020-08-23T20:51:34-04:00 Cpl Tyler Therrien 6238724

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Government owns the room not you, if they (superiors) have reason to suspect something illicit is going on then yes they absolutely have the right and the duty to enter the room you occupy

2020-08-24T01:24:19-04:00 2020-08-24T01:24:19-04:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 6238937

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You need to tell us what happened AFTER the NCO entered the room. Was it an official conversation? Was something seen by the NCO that caused further conversation or entry? Were you respectful and professional?<br />By regulation, and most likely unit SOP, official entry into your room can be, and is warranted. Announce and unannounced. You do not own your room. The Commander does.

2020-08-24T05:34:08-04:00 2020-08-24T05:34:08-04:00 CSM Donald McGlasson 6239616

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>First of all... STOP USING GOOGLE to answer your question it is not the go to authority. The military (Army specifically) have been around for 245 years and have vested all these situations. No matter on or off post, if your quarters are government owned or contracted your CoC and NCO/Officer support channel has all the rights and duties to visit and have access your area. You might want to review AR 600-20 for their authority, not google. They have not only the right but the duty to ensure the health &amp; welfare of all Soldiers, and yes, that means unannounced inspections of your quarters, this can include housing on post. The military is not a pure democracy, if that&#39;s your position, it may be time to move on.

2020-08-24T09:45:10-04:00 2020-08-24T09:45:10-04:00 SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member 6240150

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The actual LEGAL answer is, NO they cannot order you to allow them entrance into your room. Chapter 2 of AR 190-22 says that your barracks room (and wall lockers), when being used as intended when issued, have an expectation of privacy. <br /><br />There ARE Searches, Inspections, and Inventories that all have separate and different restrictions. To summarize, searches are done by the Military Police, and require either Probable Cause and/or a warrant, or emergency for lawful entry. Inspections are done by the commander, and EVERY room must be inspected the same way, but personal items and areas are still off-limits for this purpose. Inventories are done by the commander, and are simply for the commander to ensure that the barracks rooms are still in good condition; it is not a search or inspection. AR 190-22 also warns that inspections and inventories cannot be &quot;covers&quot; for searches. It also states that obedience to authority is NOT consent.<br /><br />So no one can legally force their way into your barracks room. They can physically do so, but in that case, I would urge anyone in that situation to call the MPs. Forcing your way into a subordinate&#39;s barracks room is great way to end one&#39;s career. <br /><br />Bluster all you want, but the law is the law. Leadership has, for decades, misled Soldiers that they have no 4th Amendment rights once they enlist in the Army. That&#39;s not true. Wise leaders should acquaint themselves with the regulations, and at the very least, consult your SJA Office BEFORE attempting any heavy-handed actions against Soldiers in the barracks.

2020-08-24T12:17:57-04:00 2020-08-24T12:17:57-04:00 SSgt Richard Garcia 6240682

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So in the original question the conversation took place in the doorway and hallway. The conversation ended according to the Spc. Why would the NCO need to follow into the room? If the SPC is female and the NCO is male and given the circumstances, I would think the answer is a definite no.

2020-08-24T15:35:56-04:00 2020-08-24T15:35:56-04:00 SMSgt Matthew Hoyer 6241265

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Just because they are in your chain of command and an NCO doesn&#39;t mean they can just walk into your room. Without context on exactly what the situation looked, smelled, and tasted like, it&#39;s hard to render a judgment. Reading what you wrote (and i hadn&#39;t logged in, so your picture was fuzzy), i was concerned that you were a junior female and the NCO was a male, which made me think something shitty was about to happen. Now that i&#39;m logged in I see you are male, but that doesn&#39;t mean something weird wasn&#39;t about to happen.<br />Personally, if i didn&#39;t see a reason why they needed to be in there, and they didn&#39;t state anything overtly, i would assume ill intent and defend myself. Can&#39;t make me take an Article (it&#39;s offered by the CO, not prescribed) and i would stand a CM for that any day of the week.<br />So yeah, without any kind of preamble, just walking in, that&#39;s a no from me, man.

2020-08-24T18:24:28-04:00 2020-08-24T18:24:28-04:00 LTJG William Johnson 6241299

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My first question, young man, is what do you have to hide? What I think you fail to understand is that you are on a military reservation and subject to the UCMJ. The only rights you have are those allowed by the military.

2020-08-24T18:31:21-04:00 2020-08-24T18:31:21-04:00 SGT Michael McMahon 6241363

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>During the 15 years I served (1987-2003), the answer was, <br />1. if it is Government Housing (Barracks or Post Housing), yes they have the Command Authority and they can force their way in and trying to block them could constitute assault on a Noncommissioned or Commissioned Officer, which could carry a hefty price.<br />2. If it was private housing (Off Post apartments or houses), no they cannot demand entry into your residence, however you still need to be aware that you could have the same Assault charges brought against you under the UCMJ. Also note, the privilege to live off post is just that, a privilege, and can be revoked by your commander, with or without cause, and if you violate said, you would be subject to UCMJ for failure to follow orders.

2020-08-24T19:04:04-04:00 2020-08-24T19:04:04-04:00 SGT Michael Hearn 6241586

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hello soldier If you have an NCO or officer requesting to enter your room first off that room<br />is government property They would not be forcing their way into the room without just cause.

2020-08-24T20:38:27-04:00 2020-08-24T20:38:27-04:00 SMSgt Bob Wilson 6242092

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ralph has the best answer. The short answer is &quot;it depends&quot;.

2020-08-25T00:45:42-04:00 2020-08-25T00:45:42-04:00 SSG Watis Ekthuvapranee 6242964

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes and no. Refer a matter to IG. Yes, as long as there is a probable cause, like he is in charge of the barrack or &quot;announced&quot; inspection. No, treat it like a police officer going into your house. However, if it&#39;s a base-housing, no. If it&#39;s off-post, absolutely no, not even a probable cause. Only police with warrant can.<br /><br />Sounds like some one is really have a hard-on for you. Word of advice, &quot;Be careful of which toes you are stepping on; it may belong to the same as* you&#39;ll have to kiss.&quot; Not that I&#39;m telling you that you have to kiss a**, but people do get vengeful when their shoulder is rubbed.

2020-08-25T09:40:51-04:00 2020-08-25T09:40:51-04:00 SSgt Private RallyPoint Member 6243326

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The dorms are a fishbowl and it seems unfair that they are way. On the other hand, I had a roommate, who was a sergeant, and his locker smelled. He got a suspended bust and I got an &#39;A&#39; room. So in that respect, it can be a sanitary thing and no roommate need to smell that. And in that situation you better not deny entry.<br /><br />As an aside, later on I was in the barracks and an NCO. I was also in weather at that time and told our commander what was going on. Apart from the buffers hitting there door, was the daily and weekly inspections. The inspections were done by our commander or First Sqt. As we worked rotating shifts, two mornings, two evening (swing-shifts) and two grave-shifts. We also then had two days off.<br /><br />The stress levels can be quite difficult to deal with. Another situation a SSgt who drank had loaned his truck out and it was upended by that guy. The SSgt was telling us we had to do a GI Party for his truck being wrecked. I basically told him to get lost because I was not in the chain of command, didn&#39;t drink and I was a SSgt as well. <br /><br />A few experiences living in a dorm. Thank God I was in weather by the time I was a SSgt and then became a real weather forecaster (Meteorologist). <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="997761" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/997761-11b-infantryman-a-co-1-114-in">SPC Private RallyPoint Member</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="24870" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/24870-88l-watercraft-engineer-usarc">SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="32600" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/32600-sgt-david-a-cowboy-groth">SGT David A. &#39;Cowboy&#39; Groth</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="896898" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/896898-smsgt-lawrence-mccarter">SMSgt Lawrence McCarter</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="142274" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/142274-sfc-ralph-e-kelley">SFC Ralph E Kelley</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="934027" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/934027-31a-military-police">MAJ Private RallyPoint Member</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="507745" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/507745-lt-col-jim-coe">Lt Col Jim Coe</a> Eric Gunther <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="138758" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/138758-col-mikel-j-burroughs">COL Mikel J. Burroughs</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1643681" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1643681-spc-nancy-greene">SPC Nancy Greene</a> SPC Michael Head

2020-08-25T11:50:10-04:00 2020-08-25T11:50:10-04:00 GySgt Kenneth Pepper 6243423

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You must allow access to proper authority. If the NCO or Officer is authorized to enter your quarters by the command that owns the barracks you must allow them in. Otherwise you will be held accountable. Is this the hill you want to die on?

2020-08-25T12:24:20-04:00 2020-08-25T12:24:20-04:00 CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member 6243936

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Check your sleeve. Bounce against UCMJ. Simple logic.

2020-08-25T15:19:12-04:00 2020-08-25T15:19:12-04:00 SGT Scott Moreland 6245396

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Under all circumstances yes, for prudence sake. You do have some rights so be very familiar with SOP but do not do anything outside of that guidance. Professionally deal with whatever comes at you then follow up with your chain of command if you have a legitimate complaint arising from that encounter.

2020-08-25T22:57:00-04:00 2020-08-25T22:57:00-04:00 SSG(P) Danielle Birtha 6309880

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Any NCO or Officer in your chain of command can enter your assigned room any time they wish, without warrant or notice... or any after hours Duty Officer/NCO if there is reasonable suspicion something unlawful or dangerous may be happening there...<br />Charge of Quarters to Congress... squad leader to POTUS... ALL MAY ENTER YOUR ROOM WITHOUT YOUR PERMISSION... OR ADVANCE NOTICE... so long as its official business...<br />--&gt; if that NCO was not in your chain, and was just being an #$$... that&#39;s not official business... report the incident to chain of command... but... do NOT show disrespect or violence to that NCO... then YOU will be more wrong then them ;)<br />My 1st SGT used to go thru the barracks DAILY... checking every room while we were out being soldiers...<br />You are G.I. ... Government Issue... you are Property... your rights are limited...<br />and the 1st, 2nd, and 4th amendments:<br />1st: You have the right to remain silent... and follow the orders of your superiors, so long as those orders don&#39;t violate ANY Law.<br />2nd: You have the right to keep and bear arms... when your command tells you to... and only for the purpose your command orders.<br />4th: you have no right to privacy... NONE! (I watched a Marine Drill march his platoon down streets while wearing only a towel... around their necks)... <br />--&gt; be thankful for what you have, and don&#39;t have to share it with 50 other slobs, in open bay barracks :)<br />You DO have your basic Miranda Rights... maybe...<br />since they took away the Legal Rights of POTUS Trump... to Impeach him... <br />--&gt; the precedent is set at the highest level...<br />--&gt; our Rights MAY be taken away from U.S. citizens IF the legal system so desires...<br />AND THEY WILL ... ANY TIME IT SUITS THEM...<br /><br />&quot;We the People OF THE UNITED STATES, in Order to: ... ESTABLISH JUSTICE!!!&quot;<br />NOT ESTABLISH NAZI/SOVIET/COMMUNIST OPPRESSION!!!!<br /><br />You willingly gave up rights to be in the Military...<br />Please...<br />DO NOT LET OUR ELECTED PUBLIC SERVANTS TAKE OUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS FROM ALL OF U.S. !!!<br /><br />VOTE FOR U.S. ... NOT FOR THE TRAITOR INCUMBENT WHO ARE LEGISLATING OUTSIDE THE CONSTITUTION... IN FAVOR OF CHINA... WHOM THEY SCREAM IS THE ENEMY... AND NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW... WHILE THEY GO ABOVE THE LAW... TO GIVE AID AND COMFORT TO THE SLAVERS OF CHINA!!!<br />CHINA ... IS ... THE ENEMY!!!<br />AND SO ARE THOSE WHO ARE LEGISLATING IN FAVOR OF CHINA, BY GIVING U.S. JOBS AWAY TO CHINA!!!!<br /><br />Loss of Privacy and Freedom... because you voluntarily gave them up to serve your Country... is a good thing...<br />Loss of Privacy and Freedom... BECAUSE YOU CHOSE TO ALLOW YOUR SERVANTS TO BECOME YOUR MASTERS... IS STUPID!!!!<br /><br />Read the Constitution... see reality.

2020-09-14T14:31:26-04:00 2020-09-14T14:31:26-04:00 SGT Andrew Anderson 6327482

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This comment is not intended to answer the question, but I couldn’t resist! I don’t ever remember having a room where there weren’t at least 30 others, no door, no keys no privacy, things sure have changed over the years!

2020-09-20T07:08:28-04:00 2020-09-20T07:08:28-04:00 CPL Raul Perez Jr 6328758

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In the 70’s they could do an inspection / enter at any time. The room belongs to the Army, you are just staying there. If it’s off post, you can deny entry. If he wanted to talk to you, it could be considered “Official “. My 2 cents.

2020-09-20T14:34:45-04:00 2020-09-20T14:34:45-04:00 SFC James Corona 6329817

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Soldiers forget that they live under UCMJ and not civilian laws. The soldier asking the question didn&#39;t say WHY an Officer would do that and the probable cause behind it.

2020-09-20T20:31:10-04:00 2020-09-20T20:31:10-04:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 6331701

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Is this a real question??

2020-09-21T13:08:11-04:00 2020-09-21T13:08:11-04:00 SPC Byron Skinner 6331886

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Byron Skinner. Off post the answer is “NO”, unless the NCO involved is a sworn civilian law enforcement officer, either in pursuit of an armed suspect or she or he has a Bench Warrant form a Judge who’s jurisdiction the building is in. On post its called the chain of command, and the NCO has the right to and in most cases the responsibility to enter a room unwelcome or not if the occupant is suspected of being in violation of a Post rule, something in the UCMJ or is in an immediate physical danger. If the problem involved a serious issue with the UCMJ, and the NCO had a half of a brain, he would have taken the problem to the prevailing commanding officer and an article 15 was not the solution, if he/she has a quarter of a brain would have called the Military Police and dumped the problem on them. I know most of your won’t believe this but there are NCO’s that don’t have the brains of a rock.

2020-09-21T14:17:02-04:00 2020-09-21T14:17:02-04:00 GySgt Private RallyPoint Member 6331896

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wow, interesting this is even a topic of conversation! And some interesting responses about &quot;chain of command.&quot; When I was in the Corps (retired in 1999), EVERY person of a grade higher than me was my superior and frankly, in my chain of command. Said differently, every NCO and above have an obligation to enforce order and discipline.

2020-09-21T14:20:49-04:00 2020-09-21T14:20:49-04:00 SSG Jeremy Clark 6332890

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you try denying them access to your barracks room then you&#39;re looking at issues with more than one punitive article of the UCMJ being used on your next counseling statement. If it&#39;s an on post residence with a spouse then there will be a post policy. If it is an off post residence then you&#39;re probably ok with not letting them in, but you will still be bound by military law and standards in having to use proper customs and courtesies and not being disrespectful, which can be construed a number of different ways. More than one Soldier has gotten slammed for simply rolling their eyes at an NCO or Commissioned Officer. When you signed on the dotted line you agreed to a separate set of rules that do not necessarily coincide with the Constitution. That is out of necessity due to the nature of what we do. You also cannot simply walk away from an NCO. They are actually authorized to use reasonable physical force if need be if you try to walk away from them. You may want to get a copy of the UCMJ Handbook and get a bit more familiar with what is expected, as well as various ARs and even FMs. Do yourself a favor though and don&#39;t try to play barracks lawyer.

2020-09-21T21:04:22-04:00 2020-09-21T21:04:22-04:00 SFC Charles Dennis 6333721

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Contact JAG because they can give you the correct legal advice. However, NCOs are required to inspect their Soldiers and that includes their living areas. This also includes Soldiers assigned to on-post housing.

2020-09-22T07:24:11-04:00 2020-09-22T07:24:11-04:00 SP5 Richard Welch 6341830

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Generally speaking an NCO can enter you barracks room if he is your supervisor, or 1st SGT. Any other NOC should go through your platoon sgt first.

2020-09-24T16:36:36-04:00 2020-09-24T16:36:36-04:00 SPC Frank Glahn 6342928

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you are on base, the room belongs to the military. Off base, it is your private dwelling, and permission or a warrant is required.

2020-09-25T01:29:51-04:00 2020-09-25T01:29:51-04:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 6386284

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If it&#39;s the barracks, it&#39;s not your room. It&#39;s the Army&#39;s room and they&#39;re just allowing you to use it. lol

2020-10-09T11:24:32-04:00 2020-10-09T11:24:32-04:00 MSgt William Wilson 6420765

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The sex of either party may have a bearing on this. The NCO probably should avoid such encounters without a witness.

2020-10-20T11:42:47-04:00 2020-10-20T11:42:47-04:00 SFC Michael Mines 6422387

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The NCO or Officer or the CQ has every right to enter if you try to stop them you are subject to be charged.

2020-10-20T19:29:32-04:00 2020-10-20T19:29:32-04:00 PO2 Bull Halsey 6428120

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>On base, TDU, chain of command ranking-NCO, furtive entry, sexual assault, no report allowed? How&#39;s that work?

2020-10-22T13:06:22-04:00 2020-10-22T13:06:22-04:00 LCpl Michael Philip Oliver 6428654

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>#ShortArmsInspection?

2020-10-22T16:08:12-04:00 2020-10-22T16:08:12-04:00 SGT Jay Holland 6428853

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It depends on the unit SOP. There are many factors that figure in to your scenario. Many units have a mandated weekly room inspection in order to verify general cleanliness. In the case of an opposite gender NCO, there could be different requirements due to sexual harassment policies. I would assume these policies would also fall toward one who is openly homosexual, though I do not know that first hand. An NCO can not force you to open your wall locker without prior notice of a wall locker or TA 50 inspection, but any items left unsecured are inspectable A health and welfare inspection is command mandated, not at the discretion of an NCO.

2020-10-22T17:28:08-04:00 2020-10-22T17:28:08-04:00 Cpl Vic Burk 6428985

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>By entering a miltary base you are subject to search of you and your property. You consent to this upon entry. Right now we only have your side of the story. What was the NCO looking for? That we don&#39;t know. Before anyone can pass true judgement of opinion we would need to hear from the NCO that wanted to enter your room and review their side of the story.

2020-10-22T18:39:04-04:00 2020-10-22T18:39:04-04:00 SGT Joseph Dutton 6432987

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You are required to let them. If you refuse then its telling them your hiding something that is unauthorized. Then they would post a guard outside your door and call the MP&#39;s. If your living in a dwelling whither on post or not and paying to stay there i.e. rent then no and you have the right to deny access. Long story short, there was a case where a couple of NCO&#39;s went to inspect a soldiers resident for Welfare check off post. The spouse answer the door and refuse to let them. They threatened her that her husband could face UCMJ charges if she didn&#39;t let them in. The wife filed a lawsuit against the unit &amp; NCO&#39;s for invasion of privacy. The NCO&#39;s, Soldier and his spouse all disappeared in short order. Just use judgment, common sense, read rules, regulations, memorandum&#39;s, policies and the SOP.

2020-10-23T22:54:20-04:00 2020-10-23T22:54:20-04:00 PO1 Michael Robison 6436671

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Military Rules of Evidence section 315(d) outlines who can actually authorize the search. I would read up on U.S. Army Reg. 190-22.

2020-10-25T09:49:02-04:00 2020-10-25T09:49:02-04:00 SSG Roger Ayscue 6438559

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>NO You can not deny them access to your room. You are on a military installation. All Vehicles, Lodgings and individuals are subject to search. That is on the sign that you pass as you go into the gate on post.

2020-10-25T21:18:08-04:00 2020-10-25T21:18:08-04:00 SSgt Gerald Davis Jr 6438819

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It&#39;s not your room,it&#39;s the Army&#39;s room.

2020-10-26T00:12:06-04:00 2020-10-26T00:12:06-04:00 LT Private RallyPoint Member 6439806

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ah, I see you situation here. Since I am a chaplain I always see this stuff from a different perspective, which is the whole point anyway. <br /><br />I do see a potential ethical issue. BUT I have a feeling here that there is more to the story here, please bare with me on this for a second. What I mean by that is situation may have been started over a conflict. The reason I think that is because if you trusted this person you wouldn&#39;t have asked this question to begin with on here. Here is the real question: Are you upset that they came in your room OR are you really upset about the conversation/conflict? That is the real question to ask yourself. <br /><br />Now if this person was acting creepy and doing weird or physically treating actions this becomes something totally different situation.<br /><br />My point here is really this, if this is conflict based then handle the real conflict. Trying to do the &quot;he came in my room without me asking&quot; is diverting the real problem. That won&#39;t help you in the long run.

2020-10-26T10:09:45-04:00 2020-10-26T10:09:45-04:00 A1C H Wayne Renz 6439994

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>NO when i was in the air force on Beale air force base , you could not enter or search a airman room on base without the permission of the base commander, An airman in the barracks was caught in a situation and refused entry, the captain could not enter. he never went a got a letter from the commander of the base just dropped the situation. The situation did not warrant a legal entry..<br />he had consulted with air force legal dept before situation.<br />check with legal on your base.<br /><br />Another airman about year before allowed them entry and search, he found out later, they did not have to allow it. got himself in trouble as he had some things is his room he should not have had.

2020-10-26T11:22:10-04:00 2020-10-26T11:22:10-04:00 SSG Randall Speck 6440809

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>They can come in at any time! It is not your room. It belongs to the government. Sorry!

2020-10-26T16:43:24-04:00 2020-10-26T16:43:24-04:00 SGT Charles Clemons 6441261

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I believe that the only time you can truly deny entrance is if it is a residence you are renting or own.<br /> If it is military property...you gotta let em in within whatever protocol your unit has

2020-10-26T19:34:44-04:00 2020-10-26T19:34:44-04:00 SPC James Dixon 6443997

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In an offpost apartment/house then No. If it&#39;s on post and they are in your chain of command, on cq or any other duties that would give them automatic consent then Yes. You don&#39;t own your barracks room. As for on post housing (not barracks) im not entirely sure. Check your post regs on that one.

2020-10-27T16:08:54-04:00 2020-10-27T16:08:54-04:00 A1C Gus Mimikos 6448704

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>YES 100%. In the Military the only secrets are Top Secret and your room is not Top Secret unless your room is Area 51. Look at Hunter &quot; Cokehead &quot; Biden. Got caught doing Cocaine n duty. If he wasn&#39;t Biden&#39;s son he would be Dishonorable Discharge. He still should have one. He got a Administrative Discharge which is not fair to others who got a Dishonorable in same situation. Can you imagine him under the influence in a War situation that would put his fellow soldiers lives at risk. Imagine him on guard duty snorting while his fellow soldiers slept? He got off light and he can get all the Perks of the VA Health Care System and he is Eligible for all VA Benefits. What a National Tragedy. <br />But in regards to original question, Yes the Military has the RIGHT to inspect or to do a Spot check of anyplace it choses on base. You and your room belong to Uncle Sam Anytime.

2020-10-28T22:05:54-04:00 2020-10-28T22:05:54-04:00 SPC Brian Stephens 6453585

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you are living on Army property, there is no privacy.

2020-10-30T13:26:41-04:00 2020-10-30T13:26:41-04:00 SPC Howard Taylor 6488855

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If we are talking about a military barracks you have no right to the kind of privacy that restricts inspection of the premises. You may express a verbal objection but if you physically interfere with the attempt to enter you are guilty of assault.

2020-11-11T09:22:55-05:00 2020-11-11T09:22:55-05:00 SSG Shawn Mcfadden 6594275

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Your room in the barracks is not an apartment OFF POST. The NCO can conduct a room inspection, or if need be, find a Soldier who is SUPPOSED to be on fire guard, and is instead sleeping with another Soldier, or allow the MP&#39;s to search the room for drugs, etc. See where I&#39;m going with this?

2020-12-20T05:33:34-05:00 2020-12-20T05:33:34-05:00 SSG Shawn Mcfadden 6594283

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Your room in the barracks is not an apartment off post. So an NCO or officer can conduct room inspections, find a Soldier who is supposed to be on fire guard, or any type of guard duty, or escort the MP&#39;s if they are searching for drugs with a dog. See where I&#39;m going with this?

2020-12-20T05:39:28-05:00 2020-12-20T05:39:28-05:00 Col Private RallyPoint Member 6613560

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>On base, on post...absolutely. Off base, show me a warrant.

2020-12-28T12:43:39-05:00 2020-12-28T12:43:39-05:00 MSgt Shawn Matzen 6645794

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Well since it is your barracks room you do have a reasonable expectation of privacy which would be subject to the 4th amendment. However, there are some<br />Exceptions to this.

2021-01-09T16:32:52-05:00 2021-01-09T16:32:52-05:00 PO1 Mary Vermont 6650618

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Your in the military what do you not understand about that

2021-01-11T10:21:46-05:00 2021-01-11T10:21:46-05:00 2020-06-06T01:31:48-04:00