2007-07-07 01:33:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No, 'bucky,' that's incorrect. But that's probably about the same percentage of sober Irishmen.
2007-07-07 01:48:30 · answer #1 · answered by tttplttttt 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Did you know that 87.24% of all statistics are fabricated? A military ID card is NORMALLY all that's required when in a foreign country on leave or under orders, but it is highly recommended to have a passport that does not show one is a member of the military. Case in point was when that SEAL was murdered and thrown off the plane by Middle Eastern young men several years ago. When I was sent to the Middle East in 1978, I was issued a diplomatic passport and used it to travel. Since I retired, I have always had a passport as a 'just in case.' That 'just in case' landed me a good project assignment in Sicily a few years ago. I was one of the few who were qualified for the assignment who had a passport.
(USN, retired)
2007-07-07 14:06:53 · answer #2 · answered by AmericanPatriot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you do not have to be in the military to have a passport. Most military do have the brown cover "Official Passport" to travel with as some countries require it, because your orders and ID are no good there. However, this passport is only valid when on official travel with the Govt.
2007-07-07 02:34:31 · answer #3 · answered by erehwon 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Huh? You think every American with a passport is in the military. Well, I can say that is not true. I know about 8 exceptions right off the top of my head.
2007-07-07 01:37:51 · answer #4 · answered by Daniel R 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no...a solider does not need a passport if he has id card and orders to go to that particular country it is recommended that they have one but they don't need one as for the spouses of the soldiers they need a military passport with a stamp in it stating that it is a government passport and can only be used for official business my husband and i live in Europe he is in the army he is not required to have a passport however if he wants to tour europe he needs a regular pasport.
2007-07-07 09:13:10 · answer #5 · answered by Honey Badger Doesnt give a Shat 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My husband has been in the Army 14 years so far and both times that we were stationed overseas we were told that its highly recommended that we get passports, so we dont have to show our military I.D. cards to "others". So my husband, our son and myself all have a passport.
2007-07-07 02:56:34 · answer #6 · answered by *Army*Wife* 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Military members do not need a passport.
Only someone who is traveling abroad OTHER than on active duty military will need a passport.
2007-07-07 02:37:47 · answer #7 · answered by Me 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I have no idea where you get your numbers.
But if you are taking a poll, please add my family (3) to the column of NON MILITARY PASSPORT HOLDING AMERICANS.
2007-07-07 01:52:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
umm, nooo. I have one, and I ain't in. besides, with the new customs and immigration requirements in effect.. EVERY American needs to have a passport.
2007-07-07 03:35:47 · answer #9 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's kind of doubtful...
Passport holders are either traveling abroad on holiday or business.
Military people travel abroad on military ID's and are generally not abroad on holiday.
2007-07-07 01:45:08 · answer #10 · answered by tamarindwalk 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋