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I was stationed at Ft. Bliss back in the late 80s and would love to go back and visit the base. Can I as a civilian do that? Are there special rules and considerations? I appreciate any information anyone stationed there could give.
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Rules for getting on Army Bases have changed. If you do not have a Department of Defense CAC Card (ID....active duty, reserve, retired, dependent, or civilian employee) you will have to get a visitor pass. You will need a valid ID (eg. drivers license). They will conduct a background check on you (should take 15-20 minutes depending on the amount of people trying to get on base). Some bases have gone to an online option for applying for your pass in advance (so it will be ready when you show up, thus avoiding a potential long wait). Regardless, I recommend your call the Post MP/Police Desk and ask in advance to make sure there are no hiccups when you get there.
Rules for getting on Army Bases have changed. If you do not have a Department of Defense CAC Card (ID....active duty, reserve, retired, dependent, or civilian employee) you will have to get a visitor pass. You will need a valid ID (eg. drivers license). They will conduct a background check on you (should take 15-20 minutes depending on the amount of people trying to get on base). Some bases have gone to an online option for applying for your pass in advance (so it will be ready when you show up, thus avoiding a potential long wait). Regardless, I recommend your call the Post MP/Police Desk and ask in advance to make sure there are no hiccups when you get there.
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All you need is your drivers license to gain entry to Fort Bliss. Your guest can use his passport. Fort Bliss is different than other military installations because it is smack in the middle of El Paso and has a very close relationship with the civilian population.
All you need is your drivers license to gain entry to Fort Bliss. Your guest can use his passport. Fort Bliss is different than other military installations because it is smack in the middle of El Paso and has a very close relationship with the civilian population.
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There are some gates (SGM gate...sometimes called the construction gate...off 375) that are only accessible to DoD ID card holders
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I agree with SGM Oldsen. Fort Bliss is an open post and unless they're on lock-down for some reason, you can get on post through any gate with just a drivers license. Expect to possibly get pulled over and searched, but that's random. Even if they are on lock-down, there are still two gates you can come in with only a DL. Of course, you can't purchase anything from the PX or Commissary without a CAC or Retired ID card, but you can still enjoy all the shops and movie theater at the nicest mall area in the DOD, Freedom Crossing! They often have free concerts there and are very open to the public!
Good Luck and God Bless.
Good Luck and God Bless.
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I was stationed at Bliss for three years and just recently PCSd to Fort Stewart. You can get on Fort Bliss with just your drivers license, there is no requirement for a visitors pass. At least there wasn't and I left about six months ago. I know that they specified only certain gates that civilians are allowed to use. You can probably find some more info on their webpage.
https://www.bliss.army.mil/
I was stationed at Bliss for three years and just recently PCSd to Fort Stewart. You can get on Fort Bliss with just your drivers license, there is no requirement for a visitors pass. At least there wasn't and I left about six months ago. I know that they specified only certain gates that civilians are allowed to use. You can probably find some more info on their webpage.
https://www.bliss.army.mil/
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On the right hand side about halfway down the page is the information for the access points.
On the right hand side about halfway down the page is the information for the access points.
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