Force Protection is the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling commander’s #1 priority.  Providing a safe haven for our team to execute their important National Defense Strategy missions, or for our residents to live and play, is vital to our success.  Everyone who works or lives here plays an active role in this priority. 
 
Gate Hours and Operations
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) is a closed installation and proper identification is required to access the base.  All personnel entering a federal installation are subject to a vehicle inspection.  Additionally, the following items are not permitted to bring onto the installation:  illegal materials (i.e. drugs, drug paraphernalia, etc.), explosives, weapons and unauthorized ammunition.
 
Security Forces conducts 100% hands-on of all identification cards (windows rolled down, sunglasses off, and masks lowered) at every installation gate.
 
South Gate (Intersection of Chappie James Blvd and Overlook Ave SW): 
Monday - Friday: Inbound and outbound are open from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
                            Pedestrian inbound and outbound gate is open 24/7
Arnold Gate (Intersection of Malcom X Ave SE and MacDill Blvd SE):
Open 24/7
Firth Sterling Gate (Intersection of Firth Sterling Ave SW and Defense Blvd): 
Monday - Friday: Inbound and Outbound are open from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Firth Sterling Pedestrian Turnstiles: 
Open 24/7
 
Joint Visitor Center
256 McGuire Ave, Washington, D.C. 20032
(202) 284-3555
Monday – Friday, Hours 5 a.m. – 4 p.m.

JBAB currently authorizes “UNESCORTED/ESCORTED ACCESS” procedures.  This authorization allows sponsors to escort visitors onto JBAB, who provide a valid State or Federal photo ID, without having to process through our Joint Visitor’s Center (JVC).  This procedure continues 100% ID checks for all members transiting the base.  However, we are not requiring visitors to obtain a base pass from the JVC as long as they remain with their sponsor for the duration of the visit.  For extended stays, where the visitor may be separated from the sponsor, we require the normal vetting through the JVC.  To help, the following definitions are provided:
 

1. “UNESCORTED ACCESS” – Individual possesses an authorized access credential (e.g. – Common Access Card (CAC), Dependent/Retiree ID, DBIDS pass, base pass provided after JVC vetting, etc.) and will present to the gate Sentry for clearance onto the base. 
2. “ESCORTED ACCESS” (i.e. - non-CAC holders) – Sponsoring individual must accompany, and remain with at all times (unless cleared through the JVC vetting process), the individual(s) they are escorting onto the installation.  Sponsors can only escort up to five (5) personnel at one time.  All visitors must possess, and present upon request, a valid State or Federal photo ID (e.g. – driver’s license, passport, etc.).  *At any time, visitors may be required to proceed to the JVC to obtain a Base Pass by Security Forces.   
    

Base Access For Those on National Criminal Registries:
As of  November 1, 2021, the Defense Biometric Identifications System (DBIDS) is going to sync with the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) and Violent Persons File (VPF) data base.  Personnel entering the installation will be flagged if they are found in either data bases.  Individuals will be denied entry to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), even if they may have previously been granted access prior to this update.  The denied persons will need to submit an Exception to Policy (ETP) request to the JBAB Installation Commander for continued entry.  This process is not reciprocal; meaning if someone is identified on the NSOR/VPF and is granted access to a nearby installation, they must also request access to JBAB and vice versa.  Additional information can be found in the NSOR/VPF Trifold to include how to submit an Exception to Policy. 
 
Any questions can be directed to 11th Security Forces Squadron’s Report & Analysis Section at 202-284-4014/4025.

DOD CIVILIAN RETIREES AND ESGR FIELD COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS
Effective Feb. 17, 2023, the Department of Defense terminated DoD Civilian Retiree ID Cards and Employer Support of Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Field Committee Volunteer Identification Cards. Previously-issued identification cards of these types will no longer be valid after Aug. 31, 2023. Effective Sep. 1, 2023, affected personnel should visit the JBAB Joint Visitor Center (adjacent to the JBAB South Gate) to enable JBAB access on their REAL ID or receive a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) card.

FOREIGN NATIONALS
Foreign Nationals are NOT authorized to enter the installation/base under the “Escorted Access” category.  To gain access onto JBAB, government sponsoring agencies of foreign nationals on official visits MUST:
1.  Coordinate requirements with the Joint Visitor Center.
2.  Provide a documented valid purpose for installation/base access. 
 
Foreign nationals on unofficial visits MUST coordinate with the Joint Visitor Center at least 30-days prior to the visit in order to be vetted by the Air Force Office of Special Investigation (AFOSI).  For more information, call (202) 404-2924 or email 11SFS.Visitor.ControlCenter@us.af.mil.
 
BASE ACCESS LIST
Effective Dec. 22, 2023, the Joint Visitor Center will no longer process visit requests via event-specific Entry Authorization Lists (EALs) with tracker numbers. Instead, the JVC will produce a single, daily consolidated Base Access List (BAL) that will list each individual who has been vetted and approved for installation access for that calendar day, provided the total duration of their visit does not exceed six calendar days. Any visitors accessing the base for more than six days (but less than 90 days) must be issued a scannable barcode paper pass to enable continuous evaluation of fitness for installation access via the DBIDS system. Individuals requiring access for more than 90 days will be issued an EPACS card IAW standard procedures.

BASE ACCESS REQUEST: 
For personnel seeking UNESCORTED installation/base access up to 90 days, use the JBAB Base Access Registration Form linked below. 
 
LONG TERM BASE ACCESS REQUEST:
For a long term installation/base pass (up to 1 year maximum pending approval), use the Unescorted Access Request Form link below.
 
SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST: 
For groups of six (6) or more personnel seeking installation/base access for special events (weddings, parties, promotion ceremonies, etc.), use the special event process established by our Joint Visitor Center.  The Special Event Access Request Form can be accessed by the link below. 
 
It is highly encouraged to submit special events and long term pass requests with as much notice as possible to prevent any delays (minimum of 7 days in advance).  NOTE:  Visitors are not granted access until the request has been approved by the 11th SFS.  The sponsor is responsible for all visitors throughout their visit on the installation.  Any violation or deviation from good order could result in the immediate removal of all visitors and notification to the sponsoring unit/member’s command/organization.
 
Save time! Fill out the required forms in advance.
Click here for the Special Event Access Request Form
Click here to fill out the JBAB Base Access Registration Form
Click here to fill out the Unescorted Access Request Form (For Long Term Base Passes)
 
NOTE:  All personnel entering JBAB are obligated to follow Sentry directions and remain subject to all security Random Anti-Terrorism Measure Schedules. 
 
REAL ID Act
All drivers’ licenses must be in compliance with the REAL ID Act.  Please click for more info about the REAL ID  
 
Vehicle Registration
In order for visitors to obtain driving access to the installation, they must present valid photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, passport, state ID, etc); physical proof of valid vehicle registration and valid insurance (digital insurance cards are acceptable however photographs of insurance cards will not be accepted).  Base access will be denied without this documentation.