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James48

(4,428 posts)

8. Um, No.

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Original post)

Fri Sep 27, 2019, 02:08 PM

Sep 2019

I didn't need a passport to enter into Kuwait in 1990, or into Iraq in 1991.

All I needed was my M-16 and my CUCV truck, pointed in the right direction.

When I lived in Germany, I didn't need anything other than my ID card and leave papers to get into the FRG and back to the USA.

After about 2 years in Germany, I DID get a passport, so that I could easily enter France, Austria, and Switzerland.

My Grandfather didn't need a passport in 1918 when he entered France, either. He just used his M1903 rifle for ID.

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Just a stupid question from someone with no military background. Do all service members [View all] sinkingfeeling Sep 2019 OP

My sister (USAF retired) says no. Throck Sep 2019 #1

No, the ID is sufficient in many cases. In fact, when I was overseas and wanted a European... TreasonousBastard Sep 2019 #2

Thank you. Was wondering how a person could travel if sinkingfeeling Sep 2019 #3

I'm not sure about that. If they require a visa, perhaps more than military ID is required. I was... TreasonousBastard Sep 2019 #4

If there are permanent facilities (bases or stations) no. The Polack MSgt Sep 2019 #5

Thanks sinkingfeeling Sep 2019 #6

Interesting reading other posts. I didn't know that. DashOneBravo Sep 2019 #7

Um, No. James48 Sep 2019 #8

No. Military I.D. was good enough. But I was discharged almost 30 years ago. Kaleva Sep 2019 #9

No. We just barge in. pwb Oct 2019 #10

No not at all JonLP24 Oct 2019 #11

My experience A_Steel_Magnolia Jan 2020 #12

welcome to DU gopiscrap Jan 2020 #13