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High Frequency communication is not a lost art

U.S. Air Force member operates an L3 Harris: PRC-160 High Frequency (HF) Radio to communicate from the Pacific to Germany during Cope North 24 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 9, 2024. 1st Combat Communications Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and the 644th Combat Communications Squadron from Andersen AFB, work together to establish long-haul communications links around the globe without the use of satellites, undersea cables, or wired infrastructure, bolstering communication between Allies and partners for Agile Combat Employment operations in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

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554th Rapid Engineering Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineer heavy equipment and pavement Airmen and Royal Australian Air Force members use rakes to spread fresh asphalt on Naval Base Guam's flight line, Feb. 8, 2024. During the annual Cope North exercise, partners from RAAF joined the 554th REDHORSE to rehabilitate the old flight line on Naval Base Guam. This effort is to provide training for both nations' specialists and to increase the capabilities of U.S. air power in the INDO-PACIFIC region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio)

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554th Rapid Engineering Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineer heavy equipment and pavement Airmen repair Naval Base Guam's flight line, Feb. 8, 2024. On a previous day, REDHORSE Airmen scouted areas on the flight line deemed to damaged, these areas were then cut up and filled with new asphalt. The Airmen around with rakes were responsible to spread the asphalt neatly or remove excess asphalt and once complete the asphalt is compacted and smoothed over by the compaction roller. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio)

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554th Rapid Engineering Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineer Airmen and Royal Australian Air Force members spread fresh asphalt on Naval Base Guam's flight line, Feb. 8, 2024. On a previous day, REDHORSE Airmen scouted areas on the flight line deemed to damaged, these areas were then cut up and filled with new asphalt.This effort is to provide training for both nations' specialists and to increase the capabilities of U.S. air power in the INDO-PACIFIC region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio)

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554th Rapid Engineering Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineer Airmen, U.S. Navy Seabees and Royal Australian Air Force members use rakes to spread fresh asphalt on Naval Base Guam's flight line, Feb. 8, 2024. During the annual Cope North exercise, partners from RAAF joined the 554th REDHORSE and NBG Sailors in their efforts to repair the decrepit flight line on Naval Base Guam. Their efforts are part of a larger plan to expand aircraft capabilities on Guam as simultaneous flight line revitalization efforts occur on Pacific Regional Training Center - Andersen, Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio)

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Tech. Sgt. Robert Belcher, 554th Rapid Engineering Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineer structural supervisor, guides Tech. Sgt. Austin Alfreno, 554th REDHORSE electrical contingency instructor, before he compacts fresh asphalt on Naval Base Guam, Feb. 8, 2024. The 554th REDHORSE have been working on NBG for a week to rehabilitate the flight line there. The flight line required re-pavement of many areas all of which only took the REDHORSE two days to assess and correct. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio)

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554th Rapid Engineering Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineer heavy equipment and pavement Airmen, U.S. Navy Sailors and Royal Australian Air Force members work together to repair Naval Base Guam's flight line, Feb. 8, 2024. During the annual Cope North exercise, partners from RAAF joined the 554th REDHORSE and NBG Sailors to rehabilitate the old flight line on Naval Base Guam. Their efforts are part of a larger plan to expand air power capabilities on Guam as simultaneous flight line revitalization efforts occur on Pacific Regional Training Center - Andersen, Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio)

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Airman 1st Class Jhunel Binoya, 554th Rapid Engineering Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineer heavy equipment and pavement specialist, uses a stamper machine to smooth out fresh asphalt on Naval Base Guam's flight line, Feb. 8, 2024. The 554th REDHORSE have been hard at work for a week clearing and rehabilitating the flight line on NBG. Their efforts are part of a larger plan to expand aircraft capabilities on Guam as simultaneous flight line rehabilitation efforts occur on Pacific Regional Training Center - Andersen, Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio)

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Japanese Air Self Defense Force Col. Hideaki Miyake, 8th Air Wing Flight Group commander, delivers a briefing to participants of Cope North 24 at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 5, 2024. Cope North provides an optimal environment to enhance possible opportunities for long-term advancement of shared interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Thomas Palenske, 36th Air Wing commander, addresses participants of Cope North 24 at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 5, 2024. CN24 is a multinational, U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, field training exercise focused on airborne integration for large-force employment and agile combat employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

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Multinational partners conduct an elephant walk as part of Cope North 2024 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 5, 2024. Cope North enhances U.S. relationships and interoperability with our regional Allies and partners by providing the opportunity to exchange information and improve shared tactics to better integrate multilateral defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis)

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Multinational partners conduct an elephant walk as part of Cope North 2024 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 5, 2024. Cope North enhances U.S. relationships and interoperability with our regional Allies and partners by providing the opportunity to exchange information and improve shared tactics to better integrate multilateral defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis)

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Multinational partners conduct an elephant walk as part of Cope North 2024 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 5, 2024. Cope North enhances U.S. relationships and interoperability with our regional Allies and partners by providing the opportunity to exchange information and improve shared tactics to better integrate multilateral defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis)

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Multinational partners conduct an elephant walk as part of Cope North 2024 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 5, 2024. Cope North enhances U.S. relationships and interoperability with our regional Allies and partners by providing the opportunity to exchange information and improve shared tactics to better integrate multilateral defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis)

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Royal Australian Air Force Group Captain Kylie Green, Task Group commander, discusses expectations of Cope North 24 with participants at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 5, 2024. Established initially in 1978 as a quarterly bilateral exercise held at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Cope North moved to Andersen AFB in 1999, and became a trilateral exercise in 2012 with the addition of the Royal Australian Air Force. It is the U.S. Pacific Air Forces’ largest annual multilateral exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

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Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Dan Pinhorn, No 464 Squadron Military Public Affairs, documents a Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-15J Eagle during Cope North 24 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 2, 2024. Cope North enhances U.S. relationships and interoperability with our regional Allies and partners by fostering the exchange of information and refining shared tactics, techniques, and procedures to better integrate multilateral defense capabilities and enhance interoperability in support of regional security (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio).

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Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftwoman Maddison Scott, No 464 Squadron Military Public Affairs, documents aircraft during Cope North 24 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 2, 2024. Cope North participants exercise interoperability during CN24 through agile, integrated generation of airpower from dispersed locations across the Indo-Pacific, demonstrating Allied airpower resilience and survivability in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio).

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(Left) Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftwoman Maddison Scott, No 464 Squadron Military Public Affairs, and RAAF Corporal Dan Pinhorn, No 464 Squadron military public affairs, document aircraft takeoffs during Cope North 24 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 2, 2024. The United States does not fight alone, nor do we deter alone. Our relationships and increased operational capabilities with Allies and partners are vital to preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio).

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Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Dan Pinhorn, No 464 Squadron Military Public Affairs, documents aircraft takeoffs during Cope North 24 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 2, 2024. Cope North enhances U.S. relationships and interoperability with our regional Allies and partners by fostering the exchange of information and refining shared tactics, techniques, and procedures to better integrate multilateral defense capabilities and enhance interoperability in support of regional security (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio).

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Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftwoman Maddison Scott, No 464 Squadron Military Public Affairs, documents aircraft during Cope North 24 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 2, 2024. Cope North participants exercise interoperability during CN24 through agile, integrated generation of airpower from dispersed locations across the Indo-Pacific, demonstrating Allied airpower resilience and survivability in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio).

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Installation Access Facilities
North Gate Visitor Control Center:
- Services: DBIDS pass pick-up for contractors, guests, landowners, visitors, & Veteran’s Health Information Card (VHIC) registration/pass issue
- Location: Building 14615, Off Route 9, North Gate Road, Andersen AFB, GU 96929
- Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. & Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Lunch from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.) [Closed on Federal Holidays]
- Phone Number: 671-366-5477
- Organizational Email Box: 36sfs.vcc@us.af.mil
Pass & ID Office:
- Services: Agent Letters/Base Access Request endorsements/processing (in-person/organizational box), Government Foreign Visitor Request (FVRs), tracking number issuing for all contracts/foreign visitor requests, & Restricted Area Badge (RAB) issue/turn-in
- Location: Building 2403, Off Route 9, Arc Light Gate Road, Andersen AFB, GU 96929
- Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Visitor Passes from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.) [Closed on Family Days/Federal Holidays]
- Phone Number: 671-366-5650
Organizational Email Box: 36sfs.vcc@us.af.mil
Commercial Vehicle Inspection Area Information
**All Contractors, Busses, Commercial Vehicles MUST go through the North Gate per 36 Wing Installation Defense Plan**

North Gate CVIA:
- Location: Building 14625 after entering North Gate
- Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. [Closed on Weekends & Federal Holidays]
- Phone Number: 671-366-2910
DBIDS Pre-Enrollment, Unescorted Access & Escorted Access Procedures
**Person(s) not in possession of a Military ID, DoD Civilian/Contractor ID, or active Base Access Pass MUST enter Andersen AFB through the North Gate Visitor Control Center (VCC)**

DBIDS Pre-Enrollments:
- Members and visitors can pre-enroll by following the following link https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#/landing-page or scanning the QR Code below
- PROs: Timesaver, Provides scannable QR Code, Transfers Guest Information to DBIDS Systems
- CONs: Still require guest biometrics/picture
Unescorted/Escorted Methods:
- In-Person with Guest with appropriate items
- Email 36sfs.vcc@us.af.mil via government account
**Processing takes between 5-7 business days upon receipt and is vetted in the order we receive requests**

**The sponsor will receive tracking numbers via email OR after the processing time has elapsed call 671-366-5650**
Guest Must Haves, Sponsorship, & Installation Access Forms/Information
**All emailed forms must be typed out if sent digitally and all IDs must be clear/free of obstructions**

**All handwritten forms must be legible if sent digitally or brought to the Pass & ID Office**

Guests Must Have One (01) of the Following Options:
- Enhanced/Real ID
- U.S. Passports, Federal States of Micronesia, Marshal Islands, or Palau Passports OR Foreign Passports (for guests/visitors)
- Drivers License with Copy of Birth Certificate
- Green Card
- Naturalization Certificate
Sponsorship:
- U.S. Military/Dependents (16 & older), CAC Holders, DoD Civilians, Military Retirees, & Real Landowners/Verified Family Members: Up to seven (07) guests
- Active Civilian Employees/Civilian Retirees, Veterans Health Information Card (VHIC): Unable to sponsor guests
Installation Access Forms/Information:
- Agent/Assistant Letters:
  - Limit: One (01) assigned per member
  - Length: Up to 1-year
  - Assistant: Assisted access to shop at the Exchange/Commissary
  - Agent: For unassisted access to shop at the Exchange/Commissary
- Base Access Requests (BARs)/Base Access Lists (BALs):
  - BAR: Requested by off-base Company/Contractors
  - BAL: Requested by a Unit or Squadron
  - Length: Up to 1-year
- Foreign Visitor Requests (FVRs):
  - FVR Contractor: For visitors requesting access for work purposes
  - FVR Leisure: For visitors visiting for leisurely purposes
- Landowners (LOs):
  - Registered Landowners (RLs)
  - Verified Family Members (VFMs)
  - Recurring Guests (RGs)
  - Escorted Visitors (EVs)
  - Length: Up to 3-years for RLs/VFMs, 1-year for RGs, 72-hours for EVs
- Special Event Pass (SPE):
  - Purpose: For events/occasions with many guests (i.e., birthday parties, sporting events, etc.)
  - Length: Singular or Multiple-Days
- Special Purpose Pass (SPP)/ Chauffer’s Pass:
  - SPP: To assist members during family visits
  - Chauffer’s Pass: To assist members experiencing military hardship/difficulties (i.e., deployments, divorce arrangements for child drop-off/pick-up, vehicle constraints, etc.)
  - Length: Up to 1-year
  - Limit: Two (02) assigned per member
- Weekend Work Requests (WWRs)
  - WWRs: To assist companies condense multiple tracking numbers into one document allowing afterhours access to accomplish work
  - Length: Up to 1-year
**If applicable, sponsor is responsible for filling out FVR information & must attach FVR to their package**
Expired ID Cards
What if my Military ID Card is expired or going to expire?
- Provide Visitor Control Center (VCC) staff with Confiscated ID Card Memorandum
- Schedule appointment through the https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/ link and present proof to VCC staff to obtain temporary pass
- Visit the https://myaccess.dmdc.osd.mil/identitymanagement/app/login to print off a family roster or DD Form 1172
- Bring two (02) forms of ID & Confiscated ID Card Memorandum to the scheduled appointment
Military Personnel Flight (MPF) – ID/CAC Card Processing
- Location: Consolidated Support Center, Building 22026, O’Malley Avenue, Yigo, GU 96929
- Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Lunch from 13:30 p.m. to 12 p.m. [Closed on Weekends, Training Days, & Federal Holidays]
Phone Number: 671-366-2276/4812