@LH-CaptainText:This question came up a few times at the recent Civilian Captain’s Calls I held at Port Hueneme and Point Mugu, and I promised to get answers.
I cannot extend access to Department of Defense civilians or contractors for the sake of economic stimulation or convenience. There are some situations during which an installation commander can extend exchange privileges to civilians, but they are very specific and strictly regulated.
For example, when DoD civilians are stationed overseas on orders, the installation commander can allow them to patronize facilities such as the commissary or the Navy Exchange (NEX). This includes civilians on TDY orders. There are also provisions for DoD civilian employees under evacuation orders.
The exception to the rule is food activities, such as the food court at the NEX at Port Hueneme. DoD civilians working on base are entitled to purchase prepared food for meals. This does not, however, extend to shopping at the commissary or the NEX.
I am really excited about how engaged everyone was at the Captain’s Calls. You all asked a lot of great questions and made a lot of great suggestions. We’re gathering up answers and will get them out to you soon. I’ll answer some here but will let you know where to find the complete question and answer list once we get it compiled.
Keep sending the feedback. Your input will help us make Naval Base Ventura County the best base in the Navy. Reach me here by emailing lighthouse@navy.mil, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NavalBaseVenturaCounty or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/NBVCCalifornia. You can also go online to our homepage at http://cnic.navy.mil/ventura/index.htm and use the Commanding Officer’s Suggestion Box. I look forward to hearing from you.
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