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Thanks Larry, I did not read that particular monthly Newsletter. Explains all the details and answers all questions but I hope this does not start a trend at other military installations. As you think about it though how many civilians would even know about a program like this unless someone elgible to use the facilities told them about it, so probably no big deal.

Twenty-three years in military, nine moves,one eighteen month unaccompanied tour and numerous TDY's. This give me the right to utilize the facilities at military installations and Shields specifically. I guess I’d been better off filling out a form, handing over $20.00 and waiting five days, getting my ID card and going on base. Then I can go to the annexes, dining facilities Arts and Crafts, Hobby Shop ect. As you all know there’s a lot of places on base that never ask for a ID Card (belive me I know after working on base and seeing civilians getting on base, they want to go in and see everything). Personally I really don’t want to camp with civilians at the Famcamps because when were setting around the camp fire (telling war stories) we have nothing in common.

Do most of you feel it is OK for retired DOD/Civil Service folks to have access to FamCamps? I camped next to a couple, both retired Civil Service, at Robins last month that had been on site for SIX WEEKS and their rate was the same as mine.

Since you asked the question Mailman01 I looked at the Military RV, Camping & Outdoor Rec book by Ludwig's and right on the cover the very first line on the top right reads "DoD Civilians, Active and Retired, Welcome at Most Locations then second line reads 100% DAV and Widows/Widowers Welcome Too?

This is the 2008 edition and I think the most current. The prior book I have was the 2003 edition and did not have any of that on the cover. Here is a good example of how the elgibility to use the campgrounds is perceived to be with DoD Civilians FIRST. Just an observation but somehow this should be Active and Retired and 100%DAV first and then the rest.

I think rates should be charged the same as the golf course, depends on your rank what is charged. If your a DoD Civ, and I said IF your allowed into a campground, charges should be according to your retired pay level.

Since the question was asked, I don't think the DOD civilian should be allowed to camp at the military parks at all, but if they allow it, the price should be at least double the cost for the active or the retired, 100% VA. This is just my opinion and you can flame me if you want.
Bill

Mailman01 wrote: Do most of you feel it is OK for retired DOD/Civil Service folks to have access to FamCamps? I camped next to a couple, both retired Civil Service, at Robins last month that had been on site for SIX WEEKS and their rate was the same as mine.