Camp Murray Gate Access Information

Camp Murray is a controlled access installation utilizing the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for entry.

The Camp Murray Main Gate is the designated access point for all employees (Washington Military Department and National Guard) and visitors to Camp Murray including those visiting recreational facilities.

Visitors without a Department of Defense issued ID, must report to the Visitor Control Center located adjacent to the Main Gate to receive a temporary visitor pass. Further clarification is provided in the "Visitors" section, below.

Contractors, vendors, and delivery drivers visiting the installation will enter through the Commercial Inspection Gate. Further clarification is provided in the ‘Contractors, Vendors, and Delivery Drivers’ section, below.

The Camp Murray Main Gate.

The Camp Murray Commercial Inspection Gate.

Visitors

If you do not have a Department of Defense issued ID, you must stop by the Visitor Control Center located adjacent to the Main Gate to receive a temporary visitor pass.

To expedite the process, use the DBIDS Pre-Enrollment Application 48 hours before your planned arrival to Camp Murray.

At the Visitor Control Center, military law enforcement personnel will verify that the vehicle driver has a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. Additionally, all passengers, 16 and over, will have either a driver's license or other form of photo ID. An authorized installation sponsor (Washington Military Department or National Guard employee) must be available by phone to complete the pass issuance process. Following a routine background check which includes electronic fingerprinting (approx. 5-10 minutes per person), visitors will receive a temporary visitor pass and instructions allowing them to enter the installation.

Visitors | Pre-vetting and Expedited Entry

Pre-vetted passes accelerate the background check at Visitor Control. Passes for events or visits to recreational facilities may be issued up to 14 days before the event or visit.

Use the DBIDS Pre-Enrollment Application to expedite the visitor pass issuance process, which can be accessed from any computer or cell phone with an internet connection. To pre-enroll, you will need the following:

• Personal Information
• Social Security Number
• Sponsor Information (Name, Phone Number, and Email Address)
• Date of Your Visit
• Driver’s License or Photo ID

Detailed information and a step-by-step walkthrough for pre-enrollment can be found HERE (PDF).

Once you have completed the DBIDS pre-enrollment and have received your QR code, provide this information to your sponsor. Your sponsor will then email a PDF print of the page containing your QR code and a copy of your photo ID to 194WG.SFS.CampMurrayVCC@us.af.mil with the Subject line of “Expedited Entry - DATE OF VISIT."

If you are approved for entry, a copy of your pass will be emailed to your sponsor for you to print and use to enter the installation. If you are unable to print your pass, or lose it prior to your visit, physical copies can be provided at the Visitor Control Center upon your arrival to the installation.

Visitors | Large events

For large events on Camp Murray where more than 10 visitors are expected, installation Sponsors may submit an Approved Visitor List Request Form (PDF) up to 14 days, but no less than 5 business days, prior to the event to expedite screening and access to the installation. Approved Visitor List Request Forms will be emailed to the VCC email address 194WG.SFS.CampMurrayVCC@us.af.mil.

Contractors, Vendors and Delivery Drivers

All contractors and vendors requiring installation access to Camp Murray will need to complete the DBIDS Pre-Enrollment Application. Follow the guidance found in the "pre-vetting and expedited entry" category above. Individuals who need routine access to Camp Murray may be issued by the Visitor Control Center a temporary installation pass, or DBIDS card, for future expedited installation access.

Foreign Nationals

All foreign national visitors are required to process at the Visitor Control Center for security vetting and to obtain a pass. Foreign visitors must show current passport showing valid entry stamp prior to receiving a temporary pass.

Real ID Act

Camp Murray follows the REAL ID Act of 2005. This means visitors presenting drivers licenses and identification cards stating, “Not Valid for Federal Purposes" or "Federal Limits May Apply” will need to provide supplemental documentation to prove identity to be issued a temporary installation pass. The Department of Homeland Security (https://www.dhs.gov/real-id) offers a list of acceptable identification options by state and territory. If a visitor requesting access does not have REAL ID Act compliant form of identification and cannot provide supplemental identity proofing documents, they must be escorted while on the installation.

Submitting Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

The Visitor Control Center requires certain PII in order to conduct security background checks. Generally, this information is obtained when you come to the Visitor Control Center. On occasion, pre-vetting is necessary for special events or other exceptions. To secure your PII, the VCC email address 194WG.SFS.CampMurrayVCC@us.af.mil is a controlled-access account and is only accessible by Installation Defense Force personnel with valid need for access.