“Interesting interpretation - those exceptions look to me to apply to military security forces and military members who are engaged in firearms training or maneuver”
Do you really think that a base commander would be acting outside of his authority if he ordered all officers to carry sidearms as a security measure? They have all been qualified, at one time or another.
The question is whether I think any base commander would issue such an order unless the installation was on high alert in response to a specific situation. Based on 51 years experience as a dependent, active duty and reserve military type, my answer is no: unless there’s a specific threat, no installation commander is going to give a blanket concealed- or open-carry authorization order. Not that they shouldn’t, just that they won’t.
Colonel, USAFR