Policy_-_Access_to_Blue_Grass_Army_Depot.doc

Access to Blue Grass Army Depot Ensuring a safe and secure work environment for all Depot, tenant activities, contractors, and visiting personnel is a foremost priority of the BGAD Commander; and the primary mission of DES. It is also an inherit responsibility of all personal working on the depot to be aware that the maintenance and storage of ammunition is inherently dangerous; therefore, to ensure your security/safety and the security/safety of Depot assets and personnel, let’s review some basic guidelines:

1. All visitors without a DOD CAC or approved military ID must be vetted with a National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (NCIC III) check prior to being allowed to enter the Depot. If contractor personnel have one of the following issues, they will not be allowed access on the depot:

(a) The NCIC-III contains criminal arrest information about the individual that causes the senior commander to determine that the individual presents a potential threat to the good order, discipline, health or safety to the installation.

(b) The installation is unable to verify the individual’s claimed identity based on the reasonable belief that the individual has submitted fraudulent information concerning his or her identity in an attempt to gain unauthorized access.

(c) The individual has a current arrest warrant in NCIC III; regardless of the offense or violation.

(d) The individual is currently barred from entry or access to a Federal installation or facility.

(e) The individual has been convicted of crimes encompassing sexual assault, armed robbery, rape, child molestation, production or possession of child pornography, trafficking in humans, or drug possession with intent to sell or drug distribution.

(f) The individual has a U.S. conviction for espionage, sabotage, treason, terrorism or murder.

(g) The individual is a registered sex offender.

(h) The individual has a felony conviction within the past 10 years; regardless of the offense or violation.

(i) The individual has been convicted of a felony firearms or explosives violation.

(j) The individual has engaged in acts or activities designed to overthrow the U.S. Government by force.

(k) The individual is identified in the Terrorism Screening Database (TSDB) as known to be, or suspected of being a terrorist or belonging to an organization with known links to terrorism, or support of terrorist activity. When this capability becomes available to DoD, installation access control personnel will strictly follow the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s published engagement protocols.

2. All contractor and sub-contractors are required to fill out a Blue Grass Army Depot Directorate of Emergency Services Criminal Records Check and turn in to the BGAD PERSEC office 14 duty days prior to starting the work being done. BGAD PERSEC office during office hours 0600-1700 hours Monday-Thursday and can reached at 779-6244. This is an annual requirement and the form is located on the Blue Grass Army Depot Home page under “Getting it done”.

3. While on Blue Grass Army Depot you are required to follow regulations and traffic laws. Law Enforcement and Security personnel have the authority from the Depot Commander to enforce laws and regulations.

4. All personnel driving on the depot must have a current driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance.

5. All personnel entering the depot are prohibited from bringing firearms, ammunition, alcohol, and illegal drugs onto the Blue Grass Army Depot. Visitors should inspect their vehicles prior to entering the installation and remove any unauthorized items.

6. All medication must be in the original containers.

7. Seatbelts are required at all times.

8. Hand held cell phones are not authorized to be used while operating a motor vehicle. (Use of hands free devices are authorized). Texting while driving is not authorized.

9. All personnel who drive a motorcycle must have current and updated vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. Motorcycle operators will wear a DOT approved helmet, shatter resistant goggles or full face shield, full fingered gloves, long trousers, long sleeve shirt or jacket, and over the ankle shoes or boots. During daylight hours, riders will wear a brightly colored upper outer garment, or a vest. During hours of darkness, riders will wear either an upper outer garment with reflective material, or a vest.

10. Photography/filming to include via a cell phone are not authorized without prior authorization from DES. All photos must be reviewed by the installation Anti-terrorism Officer or Public Affairs Officer to ensure there are no security issues. If photos are taken without prior approval, the device will be confiscated by security personnel. Permission to conduct any photography/filming to include via a cell phone must be coordinated through security.

11. All accidents or incidents must be reported to security to ensure Department of the Army accident/incident reports can be completed. Contact Emergency Dispatch by calling 9-1-1 from a depot phone, or 859-779-6911 from a cell phone. Do not be hesitate to call 9-1-1. Operators can transfer your call if it is determined not to be an emergency.

12. Depot police have the authority to write payable citations for all traffic offenses and all criminal offenses.

If you visit the Restricted Area, the following requirements will also apply:

1. Vehicles entering the restricted area must have a fire extinguisher. The vehicle must have signage that reflects the company name on the outside of the vehicle so that security personnel can quickly identify the contractor.

2. All vehicle will be searched going into and out of the Restricted Area for contraband, prohibited items, GOV property, and safety equipment

3. Matches and lighters are not authorized in the Restricted Area at anytime.

4. Smoking is only authorized in designated locations in designated smoking shelters.

5. While in the Restricted Area you are only authorized to go from the access control point to your work location. You need to take the most direct route to and from, your work location, back though the access control point.

6. Speed limits in the Restricted Area are as follows:

- Restricted Area – 30 MPH

- Loading Platforms – 10 MPH while in operation

- Igloo Roads – 20 MPH

7. Personnel in the Restricted Area must be accounted for at all times. If you are under escort, you must stay with the escort. If the escort needs to leave the area, all personnel must go with the escort and leave the restricted area.