1.1. Those who wish to gain unescorted access via a DBIDS pass must present an acceptable credential for establishing identity and be screened to establish purpose and fitness for entering the installation. Acceptable credentials and source identity documents must:

a. Be original and current (unexpired) 

b. Not contain the markings “Not Valid for Federal Purposes,” “Not For Use as Federal Identification,” “Federal Limits May Apply,” or any other similar phrase

 c. In the case of a driver’s license or non-driver’s identification card issued by a State, territory, possession, or the District of Columbia, be compliant with the REAL ID Act of 2005

2.1. Guests being granted Escorted Access must remain within visual contact of their sponsor at all times while on JBAB.
2.2. Sponsors may escort up to five (5) personnel at one time.
2.3. Escorted Access is suspended daily from 2000-0500; all visitors during this time frame will require a base pass.
2.4. Guests attending special events who have been sponsored by an individual with escort authority and placed on the Base Access List, but who lack REAL ID-compliant identification, must undergo a criminal background check at the installation access control point before being permitted to access the base.
2.5. For TMO-procured household goods moves onto or off the installation, sponsors may escort movers who do not possess a REAL ID-compliant identification without having to co-travel, provided movers are not foreign nationals and do not meet any base access disqualifications.
 
2.6. Personnel with escort authority may vouch for co-travelers under the age of 18 that do not possess a valid photo ID card.

 
2.7. Finally, all foreign national visitors without DoD credentials will still require passes as detailed below. Please note the Joint Visitor Center requires 30 days’ notice to process those requests. 

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.

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 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.

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. Required individual’ s on the BAL is guest eighteen and above only, non-DOD. Visitors must present Federal, or State issued Photo I.D that matches the information that was provided on the BAL. Also, once guest arrive, please tell them to let the Defenders know they are on a BAL. 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.

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. 
 
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.