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In reply to the discussion: Texas Man Caught With Missile Launcher In Checked Baggage At BWI Airport [View all]procon
(15,805 posts)that is drilled into every aspect of government, including the military. Where would the theft stop? A launch tube is OK to steal, but the actual missile might be a tad too much? Can soldiers take home their weapons, helmets, or those cool night vision glasses... Wouldn't they make nice souvenirs!
Can you think of any regulation or policy that allows a soldier, a civil service worker, or any civilian employee to walk off with company property?
Even dumpster diving is a no-no at state and county facilities. Discarded property gets hauled to the 'boneyard' to be auctioned to scrappers and the money goes back to the Treasury. They won't even allow employees to scavenge cardboard boxes for moving because they have contractual recycling obligations with a waste disposal company.