The 628th Security Forces Squadron, here, recently published a memo to clarify and standardize its policy for gate entry of Department of Defense ID cardholders who are entering the base and escorting non-DoD affiliated visitors/guests utilizing the Trusted Traveler Policy.
The TT policy allows DoD ID cardholders (active-duty military, DoD employees, family members ages 18 and older, and retired service members) to verbally vouch for no more than 10 occupants in their immediate vehicle, provided the TT vehicle operator or TT passenger possesses a valid DoD ID card; i.e; Common Access Card (Military/Civilian/DOD Contractor), Dependent ID card (18 and older), and/or DBID Card with escort authority.
NOTE: The TT policy is not authorized for contractors, foreign nationals or any commercial delivery or work being conducted. Additionally, per DoD guidance, DoD ID card holders cannot vouch for visitors in another vehicle. Contact the Visitor Control Center with questions (843-963-5729/6134/6145/6148).
Once a visitor is vouched for and permitted entry, the DoD ID cardholder becomes the escort for all of their guests while they are on base for the duration of the visit. Escorts can be held liable for the actions of their guests and for escorting barred personnel or criminals with active warrants for their arrest onto the installation.
If guests require unescorted access to base, or they are a foreign national, both the escort and the guest must stop at the VCC where a background check will be accomplished and a base pass will be issued, if approved. Additionally, if a vouched guest is transporting the sponsor and be bringing their vehicle onto JBC, the driver must show valid registration and proof of insurance.
The TT Policy is authorized through Force Protection Condition Bravo unless otherwise directed. In FPCON ALPHA, 100 percent checks of vouched guests IDs are not required, however, SF at the gate continue to reserve the right to ask all vehicle occupants (up to 10) or pedestrians to show ID cards if they have reasonable suspicion that the occupants of the vehicle or pedestrian group are breaking the law or violating base policy. Additionally, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. all personnel entering Joint Base Charleston, regardless of FPCON are required to present an authorized state-issued identification with picture or federally recognized ID card with picture. This ID card is required to allow SF ability to conduct a background check. Personnel without proper identification at these times will not be allowed to enter base. During FPCON BRAVO, 100 percent ID checks of all vehicle occupants or pedestrians is in affect at all hours at all gates. Entry for minors (18 and under) is unchanged.
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