Frequently Asked
Questions
The following are a
list of frequently asked questions regarding US Naval Academy
access. If you are unable to have your question answered
here, please feel free to e-mail
parkingandaccess@usna.edu to have your question better
addressed.
Q: Where do
Contractors obtain NCACS credentials?
A:
The pass and ID Office for contractors is inside the Visitor
Access Center (VAC) located inside Gate 1. The office is open from 0600 to
2200 Monday through Friday and 0800 - 1600 weekends and holidays.
The phone number for
the Pass & ID Office is (410) 293-5762 and the fax
number is (410)293-4017.
Q: What are the Naval Academy’s
normal gate hours?
A:
Gate 1 Vehicle Traffic: Open Sun-Thurs 0600-2200/Fri-Sat
0600-0100
Gate 1 Pedestrian Traffic: Open Sun-Thurs
0500-0000/Fri-Sat 0500-0200
Gate 3 Pedestrian Traffic: Open Sun-Thurs 0600-1900/Fri-Sat
0600-2200
Gate 3 Vehicle Traffic: Access Mon-Fri 0600 - 0900; Exit
Mon-Fri 1500-1800
Gate 8: Open 24 hours a day for both vehicles and pedestrians.
Post 5: Open 24 hours a day for both vehicles and pedestrians.
Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station: 0600 - 1500 Mon-Fri.
Closed on federal holidays.
Note:
Visitors will not be granted access prior to sunrise or after sunset
unless coming on for a specific event (e.g. basketball game, ECA
meeting, Chapel service). Also, holiday hours for Gate 3 vary from the normal.
Q: What are the Naval Academy’s
normal general visiting hours?
A:
Sunrise to 5 pm or sunset, whichever is later, daily.
Q: How do I get access to the
Academy to attend a sporting event or concert after visiting hours?
A:
Properly credentialed personnel (Military ID or USNA ID badge) may
escort you through any gate. Additionally, since this would be
considered an official scheduled event, you may walk in through Gate
1 or Gate 4 by stating the event you are attending. When the
stadium courtesy shuttle is operating, you may access the Academy
via this method. All visitors over the age of 16 must have a valid
picture ID.
Q:
I do not have a Military or USNA ID card, how do I gain access to
the Naval Academy Complex?
A:
The general public may walk in through
the Visitors Access Center at Gate 1 during general visiting hours.
When the stadium courtesy shuttle is operating, you may access the
Academy via this method. All
visitors over the age of 16 must have a valid picture ID (i.e.:
State issued driver's license, student I.D., or a government issued
passport).
Q: Do I need a Department of Defense
(DoD) ID to walk in?
A:
No, as long as you enter during normal visitor hours from sunrise to 5
pm or sunset whichever is later or are attending a scheduled special event.
Q: At what age must someone have a
picture ID card?
A:
Military beneficiaries must have them at age 10; civilians age 16
Q: What are the Naval Academy’s
requirements for vehicular entry?
A:
The vehicle must have a valid Department of Defense (DoD) Decal,
temporary vehicle pass obtained from the Pass & ID office, or be an
official government vehicle. Personnel must have valid DoD or USNA ID badge.
Q: Do all passengers in a properly
DoD decaled vehicle have to have DoD IDs?
A:
No. The driver (or at least one passenger) must have a DoD ID
card. All other passengers must have a picture ID if they meet the
age requirements.
Q: I would like to visit the Naval
Academy but do not have a DoD decal, how do I get my vehicle onto
the Yard?
A:
You are welcome to visit the Naval Academy but your vehicle will not
be permitted onboard. You may utilize Annapolis public parking
areas and walk in thru Gate 1 or Gate 3, or park your vehicle at the
stadium and ride, when one is operating, the courtesy shuttle.
Q: I am a general visitor, how do I
get a temporary vehicle pass.
A:
The Naval Academy does not issue temporary vehicle passes to general
visitors.
Q: Where can the general public park
their vehicles in town?
A:
There are several public parking garages in Annapolis. In addition,
several streets have metered parking.
Q: I am handicapped and have a
handicapped placard. Is there any way I can drive onto the Yard?
A:
Yes, but you must be issued a pass from Pass and ID at Gate 1.
The hours are 0600 - 2200 Monday - Friday and 0800 - 1600 weekends
and holidays.
Q: How do I get goods and materials
delivered to the Naval Academy?
A: Delivery requirements can be found
in the NCACS Standard Operating
Procedure.
Q: I have a medical
appointment but do not have a DoD Decal on my vehicle, how do I make
my appointment?
A:
You should make your
appointment during general visiting hours. You must be issued
a pass from Pass and ID. The hours are 0600 - 2200 Monday -
Friday and 0800 - 1600 weekends and holidays.
Q: What do I do if my car has scraped
a barrier?
A:
If you are involved in any kind of car accident on Naval Academy
grounds, contact DoD police in order to make a police report.
Q: My wedding is being held at the
Naval Academy. Who do I contact for information concerning security
requirements and what I can expect?
A:
You may contact the Chapel Wedding Coordinator, at
410-293-1105 or e-mail
weddings@usna.edu.
Q: Whom do I call with questions
concerning a funeral or memorial that is being held aboard the Naval
Academy?
A:
You should contact the Memorial Affairs Coordinator, at
410-293-1101, or e-mail
moffatt@usna.edu.
Q: I am a resident aboard the
Academy grounds and I am expecting overnight visitors. How may I
park their non DoD vehicle aboard the Academy?
A:
You must provide the appropriate vehicle data to the Pass and ID office located inside Gate 1.
The hours are 0600 - 2200 Monday - Friday and 0800 - 1600
weekends and holidays. The vehicle is subject
to inspection each time it comes aboard.
Q: Are there any regulations I should
know about regarding jogging, cycling, walking, and skating aboard
the Naval Academy?
A:
Those exercising in appropriate attire may pass through Gates 1 and 8
between the hours of sunrise and sunset. Jogging is limited to the
roads and sidewalks in areas next to the sea wall, Hospital Point,
and Decatur Road from Alumni Hall to Gate 8. Bicycles are allowed
for employees and residents for commuting and are not to be ridden
in the ceremonial areas of the Academy. Bikers, joggers, and walkers
may not wear audio headsets. Bikers must wear ANSI or Snell
approved helmets. Rollerskating, rollerblading, and skateboarding
are prohibited.
Midshipman Parents
Passes (MPPs)
Q: How is the
information on the card created?
A: Your MPP
is created utilizing information drawn from the Midshipman
Information System (MIDS). This is the same system used for
mailings from USNA. If information is incorrect, your
midshipman should go into MIDS and correct it. After this is
done, the midshipman should send an e-mail stating the information
has been updated to
parkingandaccess@usna.edu and a new card will be issued via
mail.
Q: What happens if
I forget my MPP card?
A:
Midshipmen parents can go to the Pass and ID office located in the
Visitors Access Center by Gate 1 and receive a temporary vehicle
pass that will allow them access to USNA. The hours are 0600 -
2200 Monday - Friday and 0800 - 1600 weekends and holidays.
Q: What if the
information is incorrect?
A:
Minor errors such as "Dave" instead of "David" are acceptable.
If there is a major error, such as a wrong address or incorrect last
name then your Midshipman should go into MIDS and correct it.
Parents may request corrections by sending an e-mail to
parkingandaccess@usna.edu
and a new card will be issued via mail. Midshipman parents can
go to the Pass and ID office located in the Visitors Access Center
by Gate 1 to receive a temporary vehicle specific pass that will
allow them access to USNA. The hours are 0600 - 2200 Monday -
Friday and 0800 - 1600 weekends and holidays.
Q: How long is the
Midshipman parent pass good for?
A: The MPP
is valid as long as your midshipman is enrolled at USNA and expires
two weeks after graduation.
Q: What do I do if
I lose my card?
A:
Immediately report it to
parkingandaccess@usna.edu
Q: Can other
relatives get a card?
A: No.
MPPs are issued to parents only. If parents are divorced a
separate card will be issued for each parent and step-parent.
Q: When will I get
my MPP?
A: The
first issue of MPP mailings for all classes was completed in June.
New class information is available the second week of June and cards
will be processed and sent out shortly thereafter. Every
effort is made to get these to the incoming class prior to I-Day.
If you do not receive your pass prior to travel to USNA, bring your
acceptance letter that includes your Midshipman's Alpha number and a
temporary pass will be provided to you. If you do not have the
letter, we will verify that your midshipman is enrolled and issue
you a temporary pass.
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