Visitor Control Centers (907) 552-5665

The Richardson Visitor Control Center is using an appointment booking system to assist customers for all services. Walk-ins will still be accepted, but appointments will take priority. Book your appointment here for your base access needs.

Sponsors can streamline the visitor pass issuance process by checking out the “Requesting Visitor Access” section below.

There are many reasons to visit Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson -- to visit relatives, engage in recreation, or relive old memories of being stationed here. Although most visitors have a personal connection to JBER, the public can also visit. A base tour may give taxpayers the opportunity to see how their money is being spent or prospective service members a chance to catch a glimpse of a future with the military.

Requesting Visitor Access

Sponsors may request visitor access for up to 60 days one of three ways, depending on situation.

1. In-person with your visitor at either JBER Visitor Control Center
2. In-person, add your visitor’s name to the “72-hour Log” at either JBER Visitor Control Center. Your visitor can obtain their pass without you present.

NOTE: Limited to no more than 72 hours prior to visit beginning.

3. Submit a Visitor Access Request on our Intelink site (requires CAC): https://intelshare.intelink.gov/sites/jointbaseelmendorfrichardson/JBERSites/BaseAccess/SitePages/Home.aspx

For visitors requiring access for more than 60 days, sponsors will need to complete a Long-Term Visitor Worksheet, found in the Base Access Forms section, and present it in person with your visitor at either JBER Visitor Control Center.

REAL ID needed
All visitors requesting unescorted access should to be in possession of a REAL ID compliant ID. If the visitor does not have a REAL ID compliant ID, the following acceptable alternate identifications must be presented in conjunction with a state or federal issued photo ID per the DoD and Air Force instructions:

- Social Security card and original birth certificate from a U.S. state, territory or District of Columbia, bearing a raised seal

- Native American Tribal ID with drivers' license

- Transportation Worker Identification Card with drivers' license

For visitors 16 and 17 years of age, who do not possess any state or federal issued photo ID, the following can be presented:

• School ID
• School records
• Report cards

If a visitor is unable to provide a REAL ID compliant identification or accepted alternate identifications, the visitor can be issued a pass and be escorted onto the installation by a DOD issued credential carrier (i.e. CAC, military dependent, retired); this DOES NOT include contractors with CACs or DBIDS card holders.

The issued pass will have the remark “ESCORT REQUIRED” printed on it. PLEASE NOTE: If a visitor is escorted onto the installation, said visitor MUST be accompanied by that escort/sponsor at ALL times while on the installation. If a visitor with an ESCORT REQUIRED visitor pass is found on the installation not accompanied by their escort/sponsor, that visitor will be cited for trespassing and the sponsor of the pass may lose their escort/sponsor privileges.

DOD CIVILIAN DEPENDENT ACCESS

DOD, DA and DAF civilian employees can get their dependents access to JBER for up to one year at a time by the following steps:

1. Obtain a completed DD Form 1172-2 from their respective Human Resources, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, or Civilian Personnel Office showing the dependent. (Other documents may be required by agency)
2. Present DD Form 1172-2, along with CAC and dependent, to either JBER Visitor Control Center
3. JBER Visitor Control Center will process the DD Form 1172-2 and issue a DBIDS card under U.S. Government Civilian category for one year or expiration of CAC, whichever occurs first.

Renewal of a DoD Civilian Dependent DBIDS card:

1. Sponsor and dependent present CAC and DBIDS card, prior to expiring, to either JBER Visitor Control Center.
2. As long as the DBIDS card has not expired, it can be reissued without paperwork for another year or until the expiration date of the sponsor’s CAC, whichever occurs first.
3. If the DOD Civilian Dependent DBIDS card has expired, a new DD 1172-2 will be required.

DOD Civilian retirees can access the base with acceptable credentials. They must visit either the Boniface or Richardson visitor control centers and obtain a DBIDS identification card by presenting their expired civilian ID or or SF50. This card only gives access to the installation. For more information, see this memo.

RecAccess is an automated system designed to help you find out how you can recreate on JBER training lands.
NEW: Those recreating on JBER lands north of the Glenn Highway need a DOD ID as well as a RecAccess permit, or to be accompanied by a DOD ID holder. Please see the official memo regarding recent changes here.
For more information on recreating on JBER, please call 552-WILD (9453).

Event worksheets
If you are having an event on base with 10 or more guests age 16 or older who do not have access to base, complete the appropriate event worksheet below and follow the instructions.

Event Worksheet 10-50 Guests

Event Worksheet 50-100 Guests

Event Worksheet 100+ Guests

Non-Official Foreign Visitor Worksheet
If you are bringing a non-U.S. citizen on base for unofficial reasons, please complete the following worksheet and bring it to the VCC with your guest. Be advised, non-official foreign visitors are not allowed to enter controlled or restricted areas. NOTE: NOFV processing can take up to four weeks. NON-OFFICIAL FOREIGN VISITOR WORKSHEET.pdf

Long-Term Visitor Worksheet
For visitors staying with you on base longer than 60 days, please complete the following worksheet and bring it to either VCC, or to the Base Access Office, with your guest. The worksheet will be reviewed/processed on the spot and as long as your guest passes vetting, their long-term DBIDS ID card will be printed. LONG TERM VISITOR DBIDS ID WORKSHEET.pdf

Privatized Housing Tenant Worksheet
The worksheet is for non-military affiliated tenants who are being listed on a lease in Privatized Housing. PRIVATIZED HOUSING TENANT WORKSHEET.pdf

NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE A CAC AND READER TO ACCESS THE FOLLOWING SITE: Requesting Base Access for visitors via Intelink

To streamline the firearms registration process, registration can now be submitted electronically to the Base Access Office. If in-person registration is preferred, you can still bring the completed AF 1314 and DD 2760 to either Visitor Control Center or the Base Access Office. 

For electronic processing, please follow the steps below:

Step 1:Complete AF 1314 and DD Form 2760. If completed by hand, please scan the forms into an Adobe PDF.

Step 2:Send an ENCRYPTED email, with both completed forms attached, to 673sfs.s5pd@us.af.mil Subject line MUST include “Firearms Registration”

Step 3:Once received, it will be processed and you will receive a response with a stamped copy of AF 1314 as well as a PDF showing all registered firearms. NOTE: The Base Access Office is closed on weekends, federal holidays and family days. Received firearm registrations will be processed on the following duty day.

As of new guidance from Air Force Headquarters and the Department of Defense, effective immediately, bearers of a Veteran’s Health Identification Card are authorized to sponsor up to five individuals.

VA caregivers will not be authorized to sponsor unless they possess some other authorized access credential with sponsorship authority (ex. military retiree, dependent, DOD civilian, federal PIV, etc)

Veteran Health Identification Cardholders can shop at the Commissary and the Exchange, and eat at the dining facilities on base, but did you know that they also have access to FSS services? Polar Paradise Open Swim and community centers; Information, Tickets and Travel; the Polar Bowl; Permafrost Pub; Outdoor Recreation facilities; the Arts and Crafts Center; Auto Skills Center; Aero Club; the Trap and Skeet range; Hillberg Ski Area; RV storage lots; Otter Lake Recreation and Rentals, as well as the paintball course and Moose Run golf course are all available to registered veterans!

If you need to make a statement in regard to a derogatory incident you were directly involved in or have witnessed, please contact the 673d Security Forces Law Enforcement Desk at 907-552-8550. Speed the process by inputting all required information to this form prior to contacting the 673d SFS.

If you have been involved in a minor traffic accident, have exchanged information with the other party(ies) involved, and would like to speed up the process of officially reporting the accident to the 673d Security Forces, pre-fill out your information on a Minor Traffic Accident form before the 673 Security Forces arrive on scene.

Active Duty & DoD Civilians:

1. Create a memorandum using your unit (e.g. squadron, company, battalion, etc) letterhead and address it to 673 MSG/CC (CD). If you are not familiar with how to create and format a standard memorandum, please refer to the Tongue and Quill for guidance on standard memorandum formatting.

2. In your memorandum, state what led to initial suspension/revocation of your installation driving privileges or AAFES privileges, then why you are requesting reinstatement. If you are requesting limited driving privileges in lieu of full reinstatement, please specifically list all the places you will need to drive to on and off the installation.

3. Create a signature block for you to sign as well as a signature block with endorsements for your unit commander to sign and circle whether they concur or not.

4. Bring your completed memorandum and all supporting documents into our office so that we can route your request up to the 673 MSG/CC (CD) for review/decision/signature. We are located in Building 8517, Room 100 (the People Center).

5. Once your appeal request is complete, we will contact your unit first sergeant and have them send you into our office to pick up your final (signed) approval/denial memorandum.

6. If you have any additional questions about this process, please contact Reports and Analysis at 907-552-5268.

DoD retirees, dependents, and non-military affiliated civilians:

1. Type or hand write a letter addressing it to the 673 MSG/CC (CD).

2. In your letter, state what led to initial suspension/revocation of your installation driving privileges or the revocation of your AAFES privileges, then why you are requesting reinstatement. If you are requesting limited driving privileges in lieu of full reinstatement, please specifically list all the places you will need to drive to on and off the installation.

3. Sign your letter. 4. Bring your completed letter and all supporting documents into our office so that we can route your request up to the 673 MSG/CC (CD) for review/decision/signature or you can mail your letter to us using the following address: 673 SFS/Reports and Analysis; 8517 20th St., Ste. 100; JBER, AK 99506.

5. Once your appeal request is complete, we will mail you your final (signed) approval/denial memorandum via certified mail.

6. If you have any additional questions about this process, please contact Reports and Analysis at 907-552-5268.

Type or hand write a letter addressing it to the 673 ABW/CC. In your letter, state what led to your initial debarment from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) then state why you are requesting reinstatement of access to JBER.

Sign your letter.

Mail your completed letter to us using the following address: 673 SFS/Reports and Analysis; 8517 20th St., Ste. 100; JBER, AK 99506.

Once your appeal request is complete, we will mail you your final (signed) approval/denial memorandum via certified mail.