1. Entering Fort Sam Houston – Walters Street
Harry Wurzbach (East)
Binz-Egleman
BAMC IH-35
Jadwin – Commercial Traffic Access
2. Obtaining a Visitor’s Pass – Access Control Procedures
People without DOD I.D. cards require identity proofing and vetting to determine their fitness and eligibility for access to Fort Sam Houston. They also must provide justification or purpose for access and be sponsored by an individual or organization before access is granted.
Effective January 2011 all active duty, family members, DOD contractors and retirees or anyone with permanent access to the post – will have to register in the Defense Biometric Identification System.
For information or questions concerning these procedures and Application for Installation Access Credential/Entry Authorization List Request can contact the 502nd Security Forces Squadron registration office , 221-9205/2570 or the 502nd SFS/S3 Police Desk, 221-2222, available 24/7.
VALID FORMS OF ID:
a.
Military (active, reserve, national guard, dependant,
retiree).
- DoD civilian.
- State issued driver’s license.
- State issued ID cards.
- Passport (US and foreign upon prior coordination).
- BrookeArmy Medical Center(BAMC) badge
- Fort Sam Houston (FSH) contractor card.
- US issued visa (work, travel, or student).
3.Gate Access
Media and visitors part of an official tour will enter through Walters Street or
designated entrance (the visitor’s entrance is on the far right lane at Walters
Street), check in with the gate guard and wait for your guide.
4. Parking on Base
Parking on post for graduations or other events--There is only one rule of thumb
for parking near the reviewing stands and parade field, and that is people can
park anywhere adjacent to Stanley Road by the parade field if the parking slots
are not marked reserved or handicap parking. Normally, the police will
place traffic cones to mark those areas that will be used for dignitaries or
other special guests of FSH.
