A-8_PAG_REAL_ID_-_PAG_FINAL_(1613_29_Jul_16).pdf

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1. PURPOSE.

Outline guidance for commanders, public affairs and security forces personnel for any issues relating to the Air Force implementation of the REAL ID Act.

The objectives of this guidance are to assure service members and their families are aware of:

• New policies and processes for visitors accessing Air Force installations.

• Causes for denial of access.

2. PA POSTURE.

• Active

3. BACKGROUND.

Starting August 15, 2016, visitors seeking access to Air Force installations using state identification from Minnesota, Missouri, Washington and American Samoa will no longer be authorized access without additional documentation. This is a result of the REAL ID Act of 2005. When planning a visit to a base, visitors should contact the facility to determine what identification will be accepted. All visitors are required to have the proper identification to access an Air Force installation. Visitors who are sponsored onto base by military ID-card holders to have unescorted access are required to also undergo a background check.

4. MEDIA & SPECIAL EVENT ACCESS.

5. KEY MESSAGES.

• We take the safety of our service members, civilians and their families who support them very seriously and continue to examine ways to make our installations and facilities safer. The security of our people is one of the Air Force's highest priorities.

• As a matter of policy and for the safety of our members and families, we don’t discuss the specifics of our force protection measures.

4. ARTICLE.

Starting August your ID may be invalid Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Command Information

WASHINGTON-- Beginning August 15, 2016, individuals will no longer be able to access Air Force installations with a state-issued identification card or driver’s license from Minnesota, Missouri, Washington or American Samoa.

Public Affairs Guidance

REAL ID

August 2016

This new change aligns the Air Force’s installation access policy with requirements of the REAL ID Act, which focuses on improving the reliability of state-issued identification documents, and helps prevent a person’s ability to evade detection by using a fraudulent form of ID.

While ID’s that do not meet security and data-collection guidelines will not be accepted, alternate forms of identification will be allowed. Some of the more common alternatives include a valid U.S. or foreign government issued passport, an employment authorization document that contains a photograph, or identification cards issued by federal state or local government agencies that include a photo and biographic information.

According to Air Force officials, all individuals attempting to gain access to an Air Force installation without a Department of Defense identification card will be subject to a routine background check.

Those who do not have the accepted documentation for installation access, will not be permitted to enter the base without an approved escort.

“If an individual is escorted, the sponsor is required to be physically present with the individual for the duration of the visit to the base,” said Lt. Col. Tony Castillo, Branch Chief Police Services.

“Installation commanders may still deny access and issuance of access credentials if their background check determines the individual represents a threat or negatively impacts the safety or security of an installation’s personnel or resources.”

For a full list of REAL ID Act and compliant and non-complaint states, please visit https://www.dhs.gov/current-status-states-territories.

6. VIDEO.

https://youtu.be/8DdLtRppXDU

7. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

REAL ID.

Q: When does the implementation start?

A: The implementation of the REAL ID Act at Air Force Installations will begin end of second week in August of 2016.

Q: Wasn’t the implementation of the Act supposed to start October 1, 2015?

A: Yes. The implementation date of REAL ID Act requirements at Department of Defense installations was October 10, 2015. The Air Force published a notification message to Major Command Vice Commanders advising that access control requirements would be conducted in accordance with Department of Defense policy in DTM 09-012 and AFMAN 31-113 pending DoD policy guidance.

Identity proofing was done using approved identification credentials with a background check conducted through law enforcement authoritative databases. Simultaneously, the Air Force, as well as the other services, approached the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence with a request for https://www.dhs.gov/current-status-states-territories https://youtu.be/8DdLtRppXDU clarifying guidance on REAL ID since access control requirements would shift from current policy guidelines, now the guidance has been received we are moving forward with the implementation.

Q: Does this affect those with a military, retiree, dependent or CAC ID?

A: No. There is no change for base access to individuals who already possess military issued credentials; non-DoD personnel without base access credentials will be the largest demographic affected by REAL ID Act requirements.

Q: What alternate forms of ID are acceptable? Do I need more than one?

A: You only need one of the following:

U.S. Passport

U.S Passport Card

Permanent Resident Card/Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-551).

A foreign passport with a temporary (I-551) stamp or temporary (I-551) printed notation on a machine readable immigrant visa.

An employment authorization document that contains a photograph (Form I- 766).

Identification card issued by Federal, State, or local government agencies, provided it contains a photograph and biographic information such as name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color, and address.

U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Cards/Credentials.

PIV or Federally-Issued PIV-1 Cards (Personal Identification Verification) issued by the Federal Government.

PIV-I card (Personal identification verification-Interoperable Issued by Non-Federal Government entities).

DHS “Trusted Traveler Cards” (Global entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST).

Merchant Mariner card issued by DHS/ United States Coast Guard (USCG).

Border Crossing Card (Form DSP-150).

U.S. Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-550) and U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551).

U.S. Refugee travel document or other travel document or evidence of immigration status issued by DHS containing a photograph.

A Foreign Government Issued Passport.

Additionally, commander’s may determine alternative forms of locally acceptable ID and outline them in the base directive.

GENERAL ACCESS.

Q: What identification is required of minors?

A: There is no change to current procedures. When entering an installation with an individual in possession of as REAL ID Act compliant identification card, minors are not required to have an identification credential.

Q: If I have a military ID and want to take my mom on post, does she need to get a background check?

A: If you are a military ID cardholder and she is under your escort, she only needs to show a picture ID.

If she needs unescorted access, ie., entering the installation on her own, she will need a REAL ID Act compliant credential to be issued an access pass. A background check will be done prior to issuing the pass.

Q: I have guests attending a personal event for someone on base, do they each need a background check for this or just an access pass?

A: If you are escorting them in your vehicle, a photo ID will suffice without a background check. If you have guests that need to travel unescorted onto an Air Force Installation, guests 18 and over will need a background check and an access pass. The passes will be valid for the duration of the visit.

Background checks and passes are issued at the VCC. In order to conduct the background check, a REAL ID Act compliant credential will be required to establish individual identity.

Q: How about off-base restaurants delivering food on base?

A: Food delivery drivers will be required to receive an access pass and background check when they deliver food on the installation. It should only add a few minutes to the delivery time, provided the delivery driver meets the criteria for receiving an access pass. The duration of the pass will vary by need. In order to conduct the background check, a REAL ID Act compliant credential will be required to establish individual identity.

Q: If I am getting married on base, how do I and my guests get on post with these new regulations?

A: The DoD sponsor for your event will need to give an attendee list to the Visitor Control Center prior to the day of the event (typically 72 hours prior to any event at most bases). Your DoD sponsor is the unit or organization you coordinated with for your wedding reservation or venue (i.e. FSS, Chaplain’s Office, etc). The VCC will then inform the DoD sponsor which gate the guests should use for access. It does not necessarily have to be a VCC gate in this instance. Guests coming to the installation who do not have an accepted form of ID or are not traveling with a DoD escort will be directed to the predetermined gate and they will be vetted against the attendee list your DoD sponsor provided in advance. Your guests will need to bring a valid driver's license/photo ID with them that is in compliance with REAL ID to gain access to the installation.

Q: I am a DoD contractor with a Common Access Card. Can I bring my wife onto the installation without her needing a background check or access pass?

A: No. Your wife will require a background check and access pass. Contractors are not authorized to escort uncleared visitors on the installation.

BACKGROUND CHECK.

Q: What’s needed to access a base?

A: Access to Air Force installations is based upon, identify proofing, a background check and a purpose for entry. Installation commanders may deny access and issuance of access credentials based upon information obtained during the background process that indicates the individual may present a threat to the good order, discipline, and morale of the installation.

Q: Does this mean there will be no more open house events or air shows?

A: We greatly enjoy celebrating special occasions on the installation with members of our surrounding communities. Fortunately, the installation commander has the authority to grant waivers for special events and/or if individuals with no DoD credentials are attending large functions on the installation.

This means that for large public events on the installation, the requirement for background checks and access passes can be temporarily waived.

Q: What could prevent a person from being granted access?

A: Examples of behavior and/or criminal records which may prevent a person from gaining access may include, but are not limited to the following:

The individual is known to be or reasonably suspected of being a terrorist or belongs to an organization with known terrorism links/support.

The installation is unable to verify the individual's claimed identity.

The individual has previously been barred from access to a federal installation or stand-alone facility.

The individual is wanted (regardless of offense or violation) or convicted of a felony offense by Federal, State, Local, or other civil law enforcement authorities, The individual has any conviction for espionage, sabotage, treason, terrorism, or murder.

The individual's name appears on any Federal or State agency's watch list for criminal behavior or terrorist activity.

The individual has been convicted of a firearms or explosive violation.

The individual has knowingly and willfully engaged in acts or activities designed to overthrow the U.S.

Government by force.

Q: Why are background checks being implemented on visitors?

A: Homeland Security Presidential Directive #12 directs the Department of Defense to use the National Crime Information Center – Interstate Identification Index to vet personnel entering any military installation who do not possess a U.S. Government Common Access Card or Uniformed Services Identification Card.

Q: What is NCIC-III?

A: NCIC-III is the National Crime Information Center – Interstate ID Index. It is the DoD minimum baseline background check required for entrance onto military installations for non-common access card holders and visitors. Visitors under the age of 18 will not have an NCIC-III check conducted.

Q: Can I get a copy of my NCIC-III background check information?

A: No. We are not legally permitted to provide this information.

DHS REAL ID INFORMATION.

Q: Is DHS trying to build a national database with all of our information?

A: No. REAL ID is a national set of standards, not a national identification card. REAL ID does not create a federal database of driver license information. Each jurisdiction continues to issue its own unique license, maintains its own records, and controls who gets access to those records and under what circumstances. The purpose of REAL ID is to make our identity documents more consistent and secure.

Q: Why are some states still not compliant? Isn’t this law?

A: It is Federal law. REAL ID is Federal law requiring Federal agencies to restrict the circumstances under which they may accept state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards for official purposes.

Participation by states is voluntary, although Federal agencies are prohibited from accepting driver’s licenses or identification cards from noncompliant states for official purposes.

8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act enacted the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the Federal Government “set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver's licenses.” The Act established minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards and prohibits Federal agencies from accepting for official purposes licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet these standards.

The REAL ID Act grew out of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks -- most of the terrorists involved had driver’s licenses from Florida and Virginia. Congress tightened up issuance processes and documentation needed to get a driver’s license. Compliant cards must have specific security features to prevent tampering, counterfeiting or duplication of the document. The licenses also must present data in a common, machine-readable format.

The REAL ID Act affects only access control policies where individuals are required to present an identification document for accessing federal facilities, entering nuclear power plants or boarding federally regulated commercial aircraft. The federal REAL ID Act implementation rules allow for exceptions, officials noted. For example, they explained, life or safety issues such as medical emergencies, and situations in which physical access is necessary to apply for benefits are two exceptions.

9. POINTS OF CONTACT.

• Ms. Laura McAndrews, 703-571-2779, 703-695-0640 o Laura.M.McAndrews.civ@mail.mil mailto:Laura.M.McAndrews.civ@mail.mil