Base Access

Below contains information regarding base access for commercial transportation partners of household goods. NFC compiles the information as received with the date posted and source of information.  Please note this is not an all inclusive list. If you have updates or corrections, please email Agent & Business Services at agencyservices@nationalforwarding.com.

 

USTC released Advisory 22-0076 providing information on Motor Carrier Installation Access from ODASD (Logistics).

The goal of the Department of Defense is to standardize installation access procedures for commercial transportation partners. The bulletin provides a summary of those procedures and some frequently asked questions and answers concerning installation access.

• Identity – who the person is. Typically accomplished through presentation of appropriate government-issued credential.1 Examples include REAL ID-compliant driver license, Transportation Worker Identity Credential (TWIC), or passport.

• Fitness – have no outstanding warrants, convictions for disqualifying offenses, terror connections, or other conditions that would make a person a risk to the installation or personnel. Typically accomplished through an on-the-spot records (background) check.

• A small minority of DoD installations also require U.S. citizenship for unescorted access. This is not a DoD-wide requirement, but rather based on the unique mission requirements of certain installations. DoD is working to clearly identify these unique installation requirements in the TFG.
• Presently, each Military Service has their own standard for fitness, meaning it is possible for a driver to be determined fit at an installation in one Service but denied at an installation in another Service. Fitness standards at installations within a single Service must be consistent with that Service’s standard. DoD is working to establish a DoD-wide standard for fitness in late 2022.

• Purpose – demonstrated need to gain access to the installation. Can be accomplished through bill of lading or work order.

 

Nine military bases are set to be re-named in 2023. The new names are part of a larger effort by the Pentagon to scrub references to Confederate military leaders and commemoration of rebel victories. This article from Time magazine by W. J. Hennigan provides insight into the name changes and new honorees.

Old Name, State	New Name	Effective Date
Fort Pickett, VA	Fort Barfoot	March 24, 2023
Fort Rucker, AL	Fort Novsel	April 10, 2023
Fort Lee, VA	Fort Gregg-Adams	April 27, 2023
Fort Hood, TX	Fort Cavazos	May 9, 2023
Fort Benning, GA	Fort Moore	May 11, 2023
Fort Bragg, NC	Fort Liberty	June 2, 2023
Fort Polk, LA	Fort Johnson	June 13, 2023
Fort A.P. Hill, VA	Fort Walker	August 25, 2023
Fort Gordon, GA	Fort Eisenhower	October 27, 2023

 

 

This base has very strict rules regarding how they allow civilians to access the base. The military member or spouse MUST ALWAYS meet the crews at the gate to be escorted on and off the base. They are VERY strict about this. Make sure to remind the customer about this prior to your arrival.

 

NORTH GATE CLOSURE: The North Gate (Commercial Vehicle Inspection Gate) will be closed on all Federal Holidays, Sundays, and all AFMC down days identified below.  Crews will be turned away if attempting entry during these times. (Additionally, Saturdays the North Gate is open from 0600-1200.

 

• Current Arrest Warrant
• Any felony convictions within the last 10 years (April 2023-April 2024).
• Identified in the Terrorism Screening Database (TSDB).
• Registered sex offender.
• Unable to verify individual identity (Identity proofing).
• The individual is barred from Fort Belvoir.
• Felony convictions for firearms or explosives.   (no time frame)
• Convictions for sexual offense, armed robbery, rape, child molestation / pornography, trafficking in humans, drug distribution / trafficking / manufacturing.   (no time frame)
• Convictions of espionage, sabotage, treason, terrorism or murder / homicide, manslaughter.   (no time frame)
• Engaged in acts or activities designed to overthrow the U.S. Government by force.   (no time frame)
• Criminal arrest information presenting a potential threat to the good order, discipline, or health and safety.   (no time frame)

• Background checks will be completed on arrival to Fort Belvoir.  This will only take a few minutes per individual.
• Visitors accessing in a commercial vehicle will need to drive in through the Commercial Lane at Tulley Gate (open 24 hrs).  The Security Guards will process them and issue an access pass valid for 30 days.  This pass can be renewed.
• Visitors accessing in a non-commercial vehicle will process through the Visitor Center at Tulley Gate.

• Valid driver’s license
• Current vehicle registration
• Proof of current insurance

• DES Form 190-2 - Group Application
• DES Form 190-3 - Request for Unescorted Access
• DES Form 190-4 - Waiver Application

• For Virginia criminal history records check use: SP-167 Criminal History Record Name Search Request Form 
• For more information, see these Virginia State Police webpages:
• Criminal Record Check 
• Forms & Publications

 

 

Fort Stewart has a system in place to check incoming commercial drivers' virility.  Please complete this document in type form and send back to me for AIE check. With this check there will not be any issue entering the installation.

Transportation Service Providers (TSP) requiring access to the NAWS China Lake installation to service household good pickups or deliveries must submit a SECNAV 5512 for each crew member via fax to (760) 939-0949 at least 2 weeks prior to performing move services for the vetting process which also requires 2 forms of ID as described in the form. Please ensure the form is completely filled out prior to submission. Any questions about the process or form should be addressed to the NAWS China Lake Pass and ID office at (760) 939-3160 or (760) 939-3154.