Do you think all PX/Commissaries should have security?

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 17:19:28 -0400

I live in Beaver County, PA and we have a PX/Commissary about 10 minutes from me. I recently contacted my Congressman because due to budget constraints, the Armed MP that normally patrols the property during business hours is no longer able too. I think this puts not only our service members and veterans safety at risk, but also their families. Especially since there's a major Air Force Base nearby and the PX/Commissary's close proximity to a major International Airport. What are your thoughts? Do you think it should be a high priority for budget money to be set aside to allow for the payment of an Armed MP at these facilities?

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2017 5:27 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 17:27:19 -0400

I believe it's a necessary use of funds it's tied to national security it's federally run installation with families and service members all can be labeled as priority targets for terrorism that could be grounds for it.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Oct 12 at 2017 5:30 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 17:30:08 -0400

I believe there should be, just in case someone gets stupid and tries to rob the place.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Oct 12 at 2017 6:00 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 18:00:44 -0400

Not a bad idea

Response by SSgt Ryan Sylvester made Oct 12 at 2017 7:21 PM

SSgt Ryan Sylvester — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 19:21:15 -0400

So, wait... this PX/Commissary isn't ON the base? What the actual foxtrot?

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Oct 12 at 2017 7:49 PM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 19:49:05 -0400

Unless it is in an enclosed area where only card holders have access will a patrol be enough? If there was a patrol all the bad guys would have to do is wait until the patrol leaves then proceed. Is there a dedicated QRF who will respond? You say there are lots of vets in the area, is there anyway a sort of over watch can be formed with these guys and family members? Getting some type of "armed over watch" signs, kind of like Neighborhood Watch will also make the bad guys stop and wonder. Yes a patrol is great, I am just looking at some other options to pick up the slack.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Oct 12 at 2017 7:56 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 19:56:03 -0400

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member A Reasonable Question in these Times. My Response is Flavored by Experience. One Attempt on My Life by "Terrorist" they Screwed the Pooch Badly and were not Even Close, I'm Still Here. Not that I don't do the Occasional "Security" Walk Around My Vehicle to this Day. Not that I Don't Still Vary My Routes.

Response by Cpl John Barker made Oct 14 at 2017 2:09 AM

Cpl John Barker — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 02:09:59 -0400

If they aren't allowing you to carry a weapon into the commissary then they absolutely are responsible for providing an armed guard

Response by TSgt George Rodriguez made May 27 at 2022 8:18 PM

TSgt George Rodriguez — Fri, 27 May 2022 20:18:58 -0400

Our base exchange and commissary are on the base proper with security at each entrance to the base. If something happens the base shuts down no one comes in and no one leaves.