All physical security and law enforcement procedures are strictly observed.

ACCESS/TEMPORARY PASSES

There must be a valid DOD ID or authorized DBIDS card holder in the vehicle.  Passengers traveling with someone who possesses sponsorship privileges must be able to present a valid government-issued photo identification. 
Passes for guests may be obtained at the Visitor Control Center (VCC).  Guests must be accompanied by a person who is authorized sponsorship privileges. All visitors receiving a pass for unescorted access to the installation must complete a SECNAV 5512/1 (provided at the VCC) or complete DBIDS pre-enrollment at https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#/landing-page, they must also present a valid government-issued photo identification.  Drivers must provide proof of insurance and a valid vehicle registration regardless of the state their vehicle is registered in.  Motorcycle operators must have motorcycle endorsement on their driver’s license, and all required personal protective equipment (DOT approved helmet, gloves, full length pants, long sleeve shirt, closed towed footwear that extends above the ankle).

VCC hours are M-F 7:00 AM – 4 PM and Sat 7:00 AM -3 PM.

Special events and ceremonies including weddings, retirements, changes of command, etc., requiring unescorted visitor access onto the installation.  A special event requires a minimum of 15 guests.  For questions about the program please email jaxs_nas_specialevents@us.navy.mil or contact the Special Event Coordinator at 904-542-1470.

(Defense Biometrics Identification System) is the standardized process for granting unescorted access privileges to vendors, contractors, suppliers and service providers.
For questions about the DBIDS program please email NASJAX.DBIDS@us.navy.mil or contact Sherry Glass 904-542-2668 / Timothy Smalley 904-542-4019.

Traffic and parking violations may be issued through Armed Forces Traffic Ticket (DD form 1408) or U.S. District Court Violation Notices (DD form 1805). Violators can bring tickets to the Visitor Control Center during traffic hearing hours.

Mon   7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Wed   7:30 AM - 11 AM. & Noon - 3:00 PM
Fri      7:30 -11:00 AM.

For questions about the program please contact the Traffic Hearing Liaison at 904-542-4530.

All commercial vehicles will use the Allegheny ‘Commercial’ gate and are subject to inspection for proper identification, contraband, and safety between the hours of 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM.  Commercial vehicles may obtain passes at the Commercial gate pass office (building 1004) between the hours at 0600 – 1400.  From 1400 – 1600 commercial vehicles may utilize the VCC (building 9) to obtain passes, however, they must enter via the Commercial gate.
 

All personal or non-government owned weapons are strictly prohibited to be carried into or be possessed inside NAS Jacksonville. Weapons will be confiscated and the charges filed for all offenders. Weapons include firearms, knives longer than 3-1/2 inches, bows and arrows; and any other object that when used, displayed, offered or brandished in any manner can inflict bodily harm or death, or instill fear in the person(s) being attacked.

All vehicles are subject to search when entering, while inside and when departing the base. The commanding officer has the authority to order a specific or random search of any or all vehicle(s) inside the base. He has designated to the base security department via the director of security to conduct vehicle searches as he directs.

Morning timeframe:
Yorktown Avenue Main Gate has three lanes of inbound traffic from 4-8:30 a.m. This pattern changes to two lanes just before Alleghany eastbound down Yorktown Avenue all the way to Wasp Street. There are two lanes of outbound traffic along Yorktown Avenue until reaching the Main Gate. The Birmingham Avenue Gate has three lanes of inbound traffic from 5-8:30 a.m. The far-right lane is a right turn only onto Allegheny Road, beyond Allegheny Road, the far-right lane becomes a right turn only onto Child Street. From Child Street eastbound to Ranger Street, there is one lane of inbound traffic.  There are two lanes of outbound traffic along Birmingham Avenue through Birmingham Gate.

Afternoon timeframe:
Yorktown Avenue has two lanes outbound until crossing Alleghany Ave where it changes to three lanes of outbound traffic. There are two lanes of inbound traffic at the Main Gate and along Yorktown during this time. Birmingham Avenue has two lanes of outbound traffic from Ranger Street to Alleghany Ave, at which point an additional lane of outbound traffic commences and continues to the Roosevelt Blvd. There is only one lane of inbound traffic along Birmingham Avenue from Alleghany Ave to Ranger Street.