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

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 May 2016 11:55:22 -0400

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

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 May 2016 11:58:42 -0400

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

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 May 2016 12:01:48 -0400

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

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 May 2016 12:02:28 -0400

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

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 May 2016 12:23:10 -0400

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

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 May 2016 12:44:17 -0400

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

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

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 May 2016 12:56:09 -0400

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

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 May 2016 14:47:27 -0400

Rollerblades or a Hoverboard, gtg!

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

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 May 2016 16:37:54 -0400

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

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 May 2016 17:09:58 -0400

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

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 May 2016 17:42:55 -0400

Yes, you can access the base!

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

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Fri, 06 May 2016 22:27:23 -0400

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

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 May 2016 16:42:27 -0400

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

Bill Dixon — Tue, 10 May 2016 16:49:53 -0400

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

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 11:09:31 -0500

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

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 12:39:01 -0500

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.