Base Access

Visiting JBER
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.

REAL ID needed
All visitors requesting unescorted access should to be in a 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

- Transportation Worker Identification Card

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.
Registering Firearms on JBER
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.
Veteran Health Identification Cardholders
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!
DOD Civilian Retiree Access
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.
Base Access Forms
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
AF Form 1168, Statement/Witness/Complainant
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.
Minor Traffic Accident Form
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.
Appealing Driving Suspensions/Revocations and AAFES Revocations
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.
Appealing Debarments
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.
JBER Recreation Access
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).

JBER Gate Hours Trusted Traveler Program - Suspended
JBER GATES	Open Hours/Holiday Hours
Richardson Gate	Open 24/7
Arctic Valley	Closed
Muldoon	Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Boniface Gate	Open 24/7
Post Road	Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday: 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sunday: 6 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Richardson Visitor Control Center	Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Boniface Visitor Control Center	Open 24/7
Post Road Large Vehicle Inspection Station	Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday: 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sunday: Closed

673d SFS group photo

Mission: Provide combat ready forces fully prepared for rapid worldwide deployment and to defend our base, promote safety and security, and care for our Airmen, Soldiers, civilians, and families at home.

673d SFS Contacts
Security Forces Facebook
Commander: 552-4304	Armory: 552-6502
Deputy to the Commander: 552-4304	Reports & Analysis: 552-5251
Security Forces Manager: 552-7163	Investigations: 384-1214
First Sergeant: 552-2169	Base Access Office & VCC's: 552-5665
Security Forces Phone Tree 552-3421

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Can I leave my foreign visitor alone while on the installation?

Unless the Foreign Visitor is a foreign exchange student or an identified Family Care Plan member, the sponsor/escort, or their alternate (if listed), must be a DoD ID card holder an accompany the Foreign Visitor at ALL times while they are on the installation. At NO time is the Foreign Visitor to be left alone, or with someone not listed on the Foreign Visitor Pass Worksheet.

EXCEPTION: If the Foreign Visitor is a foreign exchange student or an identified Family Care Plan member, the sponsor MUST complete the "NON OFFICIAL FOREIGN VISITOR WORKSHEET" at least 4 weeks prior to requested base access dates. The sponsor must provide the signed and completed Worksheet to the Base Access Office located in Rm 100, Bldg 8517 for coordination and processing. Once passport and visa information is validated, the Worksheet will be routed to the 673d Air Base Wing Commander for approval of unescorted access.

How can I get my visitor a long-term visitor pass?

The sponsor will need to complete a "LONG-TERM VISITOR PASS WORKSHEET". If the sponsor is an E-6/GS-06, or below, the Worksheet will need to be endorsed by their Commander or First Sergeant. If the sponsor resides in Privatized Housing, the Aurora Housing Office must endorse the Worksheet, approving your visitor. Visitors are subject to vetting through state and federal criminal databases before issuance of a DBIDS ID card or pass. The 673d Security Forces Squadron is in the process of phasing out the old form, without the Aurora Housing Office signature lines, and starting 1 May 2018, will not accept the " LONG-TERM VISITOR PASS WORKSHEET" without the Aurora Housing Endorsement.

How do civilian companies obtain access to the installation if they DO NOT have a contract?

Civilian companies must be sponsored by an on-base agency. The on-base agency's Security Manager will be the point of contact for the company and will be responsible for submitting the company's names to 673d Security Forces Squadron Base Access Office for processing. To contact on-base agencies, please call the Base Operator at 552-1110.

How many days can my visitor get a pass for?

Visitor passes can be issued up to 60 days at the Boniface or Richardson Visitor Control Center. An example of reason would be visitors who have traveled from outside local area; presentation of travel itinerary is preferred.

I heard that I can hike, bike, hunt, and fish on JBER lands, is that true?

RecAccess is an automated system designed to help you find out how you can recreate on JBER training lands. For more information on recreating on JBER, please call 552-WILD (9453).

I used to be stationed at Fort Richardson or Elmendorf AFB, how can I visit?

Individuals who do not have DoD ID cards can visit JBER during planned tours conducted by the Public Affairs Office.

Follow this link for tour information.

What do I need to do for large events on JBER?

For any non-official event being held on JBER (i.e. wedding, birthday party) the sponsor, or organization representative, will need to complete an Event Worksheet, available at the Base Access Office or on the base SharePoint site (673 SFS/Documents/S5PD/Base Access Forms), to provide access to visitors, 16 years of age or older, that do not normally have access to the installation. The sponsor will turn the Event Worksheet into the Base Access Office, Bldg 8517 People Center, or email it to 673sfs.identicard@us.af.mil. Copies of approved Event Worksheets will be posted at entry gates.

What if my visitor is a foreign national?

Foreign visitors are defined as foreign nationals that are not coming on the installation in an official military capacity but being sponsored by a person affiliated to a DoD agency.

Visitors, accompanied by their sponsor, will request a pass from the Visitor Control Center. The sponsor and foreign visitor will provide a passport and a completed "NON OFFICIAL FOREIGN VISITOR WORKSHEET." Every foreign national, regardless of DCL status, is required to be vetted through OSI or “require further approval.” Requests should be submitted at least two weeks in advance.

What information needs to be on the Event Worksheet?

Event Worksheets must be completed in their entirety. ALL requested information is required for guests 16 years of age and older; guests 15 years of age and younger are not required to be included on the guest list. All guests on the Event Worksheet will be required to present a state or federally issued photo identification card at time of entry. Foreign Visitors are not authorized to be on the Event Worksheet. They must be vetted by Base Access in person by the sponsor prior to entry, issued a DBIDS pass, and escorted onto the installation at all times. If alcohol will be served at your event, designated drivers need to be identified by marking the far right column of the guest list. NOTE: JBADD and Taxis do not qualify, individuals MUST be identified. Once the worksheet has been processed, any additional guests will need to be sponsored through either the Visitor Control Center.

What's required for my guests to receive a visitor’s pass?

Visitors 16 years of age and older will be required to present a valid state or federal issued identification card to receive a DBIDS visitor pass. Visitors are subject to vetting through state and federal criminal databases before issuance of a DBIDS ID card or pass. If visitors will be driving, they must show a valid driver license, current vehicle registration, and proof of current insurance.

Visitors or guests 15 and younger are not required to obtain a DBIDS visitor pass but they must be in the company of an authorized ID holder and must remain with them at all times while on JBER.

While visiting me, can my guests drive on and off base?

Yes, if visitors will be driving, they will be required to show a valid driver license, current vehicle registration and proof of current insurance.

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Open Hours/Holiday Hours

673d Security Forces Squadron

Base Access Frequently Asked Questions