[DonT]

I believe this to be the DoD directive they are talking about. I haven't read it in detail, but it looks to be pretty comprehensive.

http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/521056_dodd_2016.pdf

 

[DonT]

I think this is pretty good progress, especially given who our current commander in chief is. However, this policy is going to give local commanders a lot of latitude on what they want to do. Commanders may choose to be overly cautious. There is going to be a lot of fear of NDs and accidents. And the military is very good about making policies very bureaucratic and painful to implement, ie, expects lots of paperwork and red tape before allowing soldiers to carry. It's a good thing to see, even so.

 

[DonT]

I agree with phaed.
At most, it's a step in the right direction, to accept that SOMETIMES
Under some SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES,
A few SPECIAL PEOPLE can carry for personal protection,

BUT ONLY while obeying every ridiculous gun law on the books in the city, county, state, and Nation where these military personnel are stationed.

Plus, all military forms filled out in triplicate and approved by the entire chain of command, sergeant up to general officer.