If I have access to a base but no car, can I just walk onto the base?

2016-05-06T11:55:22-04:00

I have to access Fort Bragg but I don't have a car can I just walk onto the base through the gate or do I need to be in a vehicle?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2016 11:58 AM

2016-05-06T11:58:42-04:00

I've seen civilians who work at the px walk up to the Butner gate so I don't see why not.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2016 12:01 PM

2016-05-06T12:01:48-04:00

While this should go unsaid...but....if you do decide to walk up to the gate, make sure you have your CAC on you.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2016 12:02 PM

2016-05-06T12:02:28-04:00

Yes, you may. But I would suggest you to ask your Chain of Command to give you a ride until you are assigned a barrack room or get a vehicle if you live off post. It is very dangerous to walk though any gates with all the traffic.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2016 12:23 PM

2016-05-06T12:23:10-04:00

If you have your ID and your orders on you, you should be fine. Try and hook up with someone in your class for a ride.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2016 12:44 PM

2016-05-06T12:44:17-04:00

Get ahold of your unit, you should have a sponsor.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2016 12:56 PM

2016-05-06T12:56:09-04:00

Yes. You can walk onto post. You can also ride a bike on post.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2016 2:47 PM

2016-05-06T14:47:27-04:00

Rollerblades or a Hoverboard, gtg!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2016 4:37 PM

2016-05-06T16:37:54-04:00

You certainly can on most bases walk straight up to the gate. Usually your CAC card will suffice as proper identification, but it's not a bad idea to have some other form of photo ID on you just to be on the safe side in case the guards ask for two forms. I know here at JBLM it's on a random check basis that they ask for it. Also, if you plan on going through the gate with a backpack or something like that, be prepared to have it searched by the guards. They frown on people walking up with baggage... for obvious reasons. Hope this helps you out a little better.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2016 5:09 PM

2016-05-06T17:09:58-04:00

Just don't try that through the All American gate.
Seriously though, Bragg is the size of a small city, you need a car. You'll be walking an hour from the gate to reception. Definitely contact your unit for a sponsor

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2016 5:42 PM

2016-05-06T17:42:55-04:00

Yes, you can access the base!

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 6 at 2016 10:27 PM

2016-05-06T22:27:23-04:00

Most significant bases I've been on have a Pedestrian Gate. No need to go thru the driving gate as long as you have your military ID I don't see a problem with it. I'm used to seeing long lines shipyard workers coming in thru pedestrian gates.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2016 4:42 PM

2016-05-09T16:42:27-04:00

You just need your government ID card. You're fine walking/ biking in and out of post.

Response by Bill Dixon made May 10 at 2016 4:49 PM

2016-05-10T16:49:53-04:00

You can walk on at any gate with ID. Don't recommend All-American

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2017 11:09 AM

2017-03-03T11:09:31-05:00

Absolutely NOT! All pedestrians who walk up to the installation will be seen as a threat and immediately eliminated. Walking isn't an authorized mode of transportation even with a valid government Common Access Card.

Response by Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen made Mar 3 at 2017 12:39 PM

2017-03-03T12:39:01-05:00

Sure. Don't know about Fort Bragg, but at MacDill AFB you can even ride a civilian bus on to the base. Bus stops at entrance and security goes on bus to check IDs; have seen people taken off the bus by security, assume they don't have IDs.