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In reply to the discussion: Texas Man Caught With Missile Launcher In Checked Baggage At BWI Airport [View all]sarisataka
(18,672 posts)Sometimes it must be turned in to consolidate disposal.
In both cases however appropriate command may allow individuals to keep a particular item that would otherwise be disposed.
Example- ammo cans are often sold to military surplus dealers and are quite valuable after having been used for their intended purpose. I was allowed to keep several, which I still used to store items, with proper permission from the OIC. That is allowed and perfectly legal.
Now had I taken them with asking permission, or after having been denied permission, that would be theft which is a violation of the UCMJ.
I never wanted to have a rocket launch tube so I never asked. I know some who did want one but it was denied. Other commanders may choose to give permission. There is nothing classified about the tubes which would have a blanket prohibition on allowing someone to possess one.