I'm in the Army and I ride on post. As far as safety equipment goes, yes, you have to have it. A helmet at all times, and in the hours of low visibility you have to wear a PT belt or some other reflective clothing, also if you're riding around at night you need a light. For the most part if you're just in a parking lot you can get away with just wearing your helmet. What branch are you in and what MOS, out of curiosity.