32 CFR § 770.37 - Background.

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title: "32 CFR § 770.37 - Background."
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# 770.37 Background.

In accordance with 32 CFR 765.4, Naval installations and properties in Puerto Rico are not open to the general public, *i.e.,* they are “closed” military bases. Therefore admission to the general public is only by the permission of the respective Commanding Officers in accordance with their respective installation instructions.