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Fairchild Implements Changes to Base Access Requirements

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  • By Guy Conley
  • 92nd Security Forces Squadron
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, WASH. --  Base access rules changed here on Saturday in response to new requirements mandated by the office of the Under Secretary of Defense.

"The DoD is committed to ensuring policies and procedures are in place to protect the men, women and children who live and work on military installations," said Lt. Col. Jeffry Hollman, Security Forces commander. "A critical part of that process is to verify the identity and background of anyone requesting access to the base."

There are two distinct ways to sponsor guests onto the installation and they both require planning and preparation.

If hosting a social or official event, security forces must verify guest's identity before allowing them access to the installation. This is accomplished by checking their driver's license against an approved entry authority listing or visitor pass. A visitor letter is required from the sponsor identifying each guest's full name, date of birth and social security number (only names are required for guests or visitors under the age of 16). This must be submitted at least 10 days prior to the event.

There is also a trusted traveler program which allows personnel in possession of a DoD CAC, military retiree ID card, and/or dependent ID card, who are at least 16 years of age or older, to vouch for vehicle occupants without a background check being conducted. The number of visitors that can be vouched for is limited to ten. Members identified as trusted travelers are responsible for the actions of all occupants for whom they vouch and for meeting all of the security requirements for escort on Fairchild. The trusted traveler program will be suspended in Force Protection Conditions Charlie and Delta in order to protect the installation during periods of increased threat.

Personnel in possession of a DoD Common Access Card, military retiree ID card, and/or dependent ID card, who are at least 16 years of age or older, can provide visitor information in one of four ways:

- Submit the requested data at: https://sfmis.csd.disa.mil/SFMIS/jsp/registration/regRequest.jsp.

- Send a digitally signed & encrypted e-mail to: 92sfs.s5b.passandregistration@us.af.mil with visitor's full name, date of birth, social security number, destination and length of visit.

- Hand-carry a signed memorandum/letter to the entry screening facility located in Bldg. 4203, containing visitor's full name, date of birth, social security number, destination and length of visit.

- Call visitor information in the entry screening facility at 247-5492/5495 to notify them of an impending visitor. When the guest arrives, you will be contacted at a call back number to report to the gate to escort the visitor.

Personally identifiable information collected and utilized in the execution of this policy will be safeguarded and subsequently destroyed to prevent any unauthorized use, disclosure, and/or loss.

All visitors who are not U.S. citizens must be cleared through the Foreign Disclosure Office prior to being allowed on base. For more information, call Protocol at 247-2127. All access requirements still apply after being cleared. Illegal aliens will never be permitted access to the base and customs and border protection will be notified.

For specific requirements for contractors, vendors or any other access issues, contact security forces at 247-5071/3019/2134.

As a reminder, sponsors are responsible for the actions of all of their guests and for meeting all security requirements for escort. Violations will be reported to security forces who in turn will provide notification to the sponsor's commander.

Requests to deviate from this policy or to waive any portion, must be approved by the 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander. People can submit such requests in writing through the sponsor's chain of command with a courtesy copy to security forces.

"Without these procedures, our base remains vulnerable to terrorists, wanted criminals, dangerous felons, and illegal aliens," explain Colonel Hollman. "While at times these procedures may seem inconvenient, they are essential to our collective protection and defense."