Kirtland has process for declaring establishments off limits Published March 25, 2014 By Adam Bailey Nucleus staff writer KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Although the Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board at Kirtland has the authority to declare an establishment off limits to military members, its current list of off-limits businesses is extremely short. The Gas Pipe, 8508 Central Ave., is the only establishment currently on the list, according to Roberto Estrada, 377th Security Forces Group Investigations detective. Declaring a business off limits involves a very deliberate process, said Randal Arthur, S2 branch chief in the 377th Security Forces Group. "Establishments can be designated as off-limits for anything that is a detriment to the military, military members or to the base itself," Arthur said The process begins when the Disciplinary Control Board learns of potential problems, he said. The issue is investigated and the results are presented to the board. If the board decides the conditions warrant the establishment be placed off limits, the recommendation is sent to the Installation Commander who makes the final determination. A history of liquor violations, discriminatory practices, criminal activities or other undesirable conditions are all reasons an establishment may be deemed off limits. If the establishment is declared off limits, the owner is notified and told why the decision was made. The name of the establishment is published in a list distributed to military personnel. If the problems identified by the board are fixed, the owner of the establishment can arrange for a review and have his or her business removed from the list. For more information about establishments that are off limits, contact the staff judge advocates office.