2007-02-19 06:59:34 · 11 answers · asked by devilishlyinnocent79 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Most people in the military do not need passports. Generally they are assigned to places where we have a treaty that allows our military personnel to enter and leave without a passport.
There are a few countries that are exceptions but typically we do not send very many people there.
2007-02-19 07:18:27 · answer #1 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a person is stationed in a foreign country it is advisable to carry a passport in case an officer of the law will not accept the military ID. When checking into many hotels in Europe, foreigners are required to present a passport.
When I was traveling the Middle East back in the late 70's, I was not allowed to wear my uniform and was issued a DIPLOMATIC passport. However, whenever my ship pulled into a foreign port, I always included my passport when I went on liberty. When we were stationed overseas, when ever my wife and I traveled around the country, we always had our passports on us. Sometimes, especially now, it is not advisable to show ID that says you're a member of the U.S. military.
I have a passport since my company often has me traveling, including out of the country. Those with passports are the ones chosen for the choice assignments...which are of course overseas.
(USN/retired)
2007-02-19 07:52:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No passport unless the GI specifically got one. When I was in, there was a form that allowed you to travel any of the NATO countries. A passport and visa were required for travel to the soviet union. Admitted, this was about 30 years ago, so not sure if it's exact, but military ID should be sufficient for at least the host country.
2007-02-19 08:26:56 · answer #3 · answered by Roger M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, a military ID can be used as a passport.
I traveled to and from Okinawa on leave, for deployment and everything in between using my military ID. It says across the bottom "Geneva Conventions Identification Card" anyone who says it can't be used as a passport has no idea what they're talking about. Its accepted by ALMOST every single country in the world.
2007-02-19 07:02:28 · answer #4 · answered by Centurion529 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. It has only been in the last few years that AD members could no longer travel OCONUS with just the Military ID and orders. If one was never stationed OCONUS, or traveled there any other way besides AMC, it is conceivable that they wouldn't have a passport.
2007-02-19 07:36:04 · answer #5 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was in the US military ID was accepted as a passport. I was stationed in Germany and traveled all over Europe using only my ID card.
2007-02-19 07:21:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I served five years in the Navy and my DH has served nearly 8. Neither one of us has a passport. I deployed and have been to several parts of Europe and the Middle East, but all I ever needed was my military ID.
2007-02-19 14:24:43 · answer #7 · answered by Maggie E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cant use a military ID as a passport... if you are in the military and going to other countries besides the one you are stationed in (or iraq/iran/etc) then you need a passport.
2007-02-19 07:15:17 · answer #8 · answered by lauren G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. US Military ID is an accepted form of identification in the Free World and most of the not so free world and has been since 1944.
2007-02-19 07:03:33 · answer #9 · answered by GameWarden 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, when in military U are considered a govt. employee. They
are transported in & out of the country by govt. means under
govt. orders. Under very strict orders and surveilenance when
in foreign countries. That is why they their own military prisions
as well and court martials etc.
2007-02-19 07:13:13 · answer #10 · answered by Rusty Jones 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋