Matthew - Isn't that what I said? Yes, the base commander usually, key word, has the choice to allow or not allow ferrets. Each base has different regulations conserning which animals they allow on base. Scott AFB, IL allows an animal which can fit into a 20gal aquarium and doesn't make too much noise in the dorms. This info obtained from a friend living there, eventhough the base police gave her many problems about her ferret. Keesler AFB, MS doesn't allow ferrets. They consider them rodents. I asked housing last week since I'm relocating down there soon. I am in the Air Force but am on an Army base since Army doesn't have weather people. We go by Army and Air Force regulations - usually the one that says no to something we want : ). That regulation you quoted what's the new number? It should begin with AFI. I have scoured and scoured all the new regulations for info to give out when someone asks. Trust me, boy do I bug housing people! The housing office and the base commander is going to get lots of education information on why ferrets are not rodents. Angela [Posted in FML issue 1717]