JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. –
Thirty-three thousand active duty, dependents, Department of Defense civilians, retirees and Reserve members have registered their DOD identification cards into the Defense Biometrics Identification System as of Oct. 1, 2010.
In the last year, IDs have been scanned at the gates and most people have registered at the Visitor Control Center. Then there are those who have been told numerous times to get their card registered but still have not. Base security forces are hopeful that DBIDS installation will begin on the Naval Weapons Station by next spring and once complete, DBIDS registration will be mandatory for the entire installation.
The DBIDS process is simple. The individual must bring in one of the following DOD cards to the VCC:
· Common Access Card
· Department of Defense (DD) Form 1173
· DD Form 2
These cards must be updated in DBIDS with a photo taken and fingerprints scanned. The holder of the DOD card must bring in their own card. They cannot bring a spouse's card, friend's card, etc. The process can take anywhere from two to eight minutes. If receiving a new DOD Card, individuals must go to 628th Force Support Squadron Military Personnel Section in Building 503. After receiving the new card, customer service will update the information in DBIDS.
In addition, there are some new access control policies going into effect regarding what is an acceptable form of ID at the installation entry control points. In accordance with Air Force Policy for Installation Access Control, some types of identification cards previously used, listed below, will no longer be authorized for entry to Joint Base Charleston Air Base or Weapons Station. If you carry an authorized DOD card previously mentioned this does not affect you in any way.
If you are identified by the gate guard as having a card that will not be authorized access to JB CHS, you will have until Jan. 1, 2011, to get an authorized card or be denied entry to the base after the first of the year. This will also be looked at on a case-by-case basis to determine if the individual will receive a DBIDS card for access to JB CHS. Do not wait until the end of this grace period to see if you are eligible for a DOD Common Access Card.
Finally, base decals also known as the DD Form 2220 are no longer required at either the Air Base or Weapons Station locations. Those personnel, who desire to have a decal for their vehicle due to permanent change of station, temporary duty, etc., can stop by the VCC at either the AB or WS and receive one for their vehicle. The individual must provide vehicle registration, driver's license and proof of insurance before being issued a decal.
The VCC is open for DBIDS registration Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Military Personnel Section at Building 503 is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for new identification cards with DBIDS registration.
Those who already have an authorized ID card do not need to go to the MPS - only the VCC. In addition, there will be a DBIDS registration station set up at various locations on the base on certain days of the week to assist in the registration process. Contact the VCC at 963-7807 for more information.
ID Cards Not Authorized Access on Joint Base Charleston
Coast Guard Aux. card
Civil Air Patrol card
Overseas Civ Privilege card
Military Geneva Convention card
Civilian Geneva Convention card
State Department ID
Defense Fuels card
Home Land Security ID
Recruit Training card
Defense Commissary Agency badges
Foreign Identification card
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) ID card
U.S. Air Force Delayed Enlisted card
U.S. Army Delayed Enlisted card
AAI card
General Services Administration (GSA) badges
Federal Aviation Administration card