I believe he can go to the Middle Eastern countries that do not currently have travel warnings from the State Department (so Lebanon would not be an option). Civilians are allowed to go to these countries but are strongly discouraged from doing so (hence why they are called travel WARNINGS). Military personnel however, I believe are prohibited from going. Egypt is not currently under warning though. In fact, my Marine went there as well as many other Middle Eastern countries (not the restricted ones though). To be sure though your husband should check with his commander and also check the State Department website for the most up-to-date travel warnings.
2007-07-19 21:21:39
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answered by Anonymous
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The military can restrict where personnel go even if they go on leave. He would have to go to the command anti-terrorism officer and find out if he would be restricted from travel to Lebonon, or Egypt. At a minimum, he would have to submit an anti-terrorism/ secruity plan along with his leave request. He would also have to take anti-terrorism training through NKO. The chance that the leave request would be denied due to the travel location is possible. Even though he would be traveling as a private citizen, he is still a member of the military, and still would have to follow military travel rules and restrictions.
2007-07-19 21:57:57
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answered by GIOSTORMUSN 5
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Wonderful info from all of the above. The one thing that I would like to add is that a lot also depends upon his job and his security clearance level.
Even though my father retired 30 years ago, we are not allowed to travel anywhere within the former Soviet Union. Even as an adult child, that restriction is still there. We looked into it a few years ago while living in Germany, and after OSI checked into it, it came back with a very firm NO!! Hubby could go, but my kids and I could not.
2007-07-20 04:03:41
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answered by usafbrat64 7
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Lebanon is on the State Department list of restricted countries. he cannot travel there at this time.
Egypt so far is not, but he will still need to get permission from his Chain of Command and they can and will deny it if they deem it necessary to do so.
2007-07-20 01:05:43
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answered by Mrsjvb 7
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He will need to check with his command. Military are prevented from traveling to certain areas, even on leave, if there is a high threat level for american military in the area. If he is allowed to travel, he will need to use a civilian, American passport.
2007-07-20 02:30:35
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answered by Annie 6
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i think the only places that he wouldn't be able to go are the ones restricted by the State Departmen. He would be traveling as a private citizen not as a Sailor, so i realy don't see the problem. basicaly all your husband needs to do is talk to his bosses, there mite be some special order baring him form going there.
2007-07-19 21:00:21
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answered by nicholas b 3
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have him talk to his chain of command, alot of country's are restricted to military personnel on leave. he may have to go to his unit Intel department and see what threat level it is. then he may have to get alot more people to sign off on his leave papers for it to go through, possible the division commander and the base general. I had to go through this process before when i was trying to take leave to another country.
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USMC
2007-07-19 22:36:43
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answered by King Of Battle 6
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Your husband needs to check with his personnel division to determine if he is authorized to travel to those areas. If he is authorized, he will PROBABLY have to attend a briefing before he goes, and after he returns.
2007-07-19 22:27:18
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answered by My world 6
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