Attention Staff, Patients and Volunteers:
In accordance with the Force Protection Directive from U.S. Northern Command, Naval Medical Center San Diego will begin conducting 100 percent identification check of all personnel entering the installation on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. This directive applies to all military installations in the continental United States.
Only personnel with approved DOD Identification cards and CAC cards will be granted access. Driver’s licenses and Command Identification badges will no longer be authorized forms of identification to gain access to Naval Medical Center San Diego or the NTC Clinic.
Personnel requiring access to the base but do not have an approved DoD CAC card, are required to be escorted by personnel with an approved DoD CAC card. In cases, such as patient visitors or NMCSD employees who do not have a DoD CAC card, individuals are required to show two other forms of identification to include a government issued ID card (i.e. driver’s license or state issued identification card).
In order to help expedite base access, please follow the below guidance:
- All patrons are encouraged to have their military ID/CAC card (or 2 other forms of government ID) out and ready to present to the sentry as you approach the gate.
- Please fill in all three lanes leading to the main gate.
We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to ensure the safety and security of our staff, patients, visitors, and those entrusted to our care.
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