ACCESS TO PENTAGON
Visitor Screening
All Pentagon visitors are required to go through security screening prior to entering the building. During normal business hours, the primary visitor entrances are the Pentagon Metro Entrance Temporary Visitor Screening Facility and the North Parking Visitor Screening Facility. On June 18, 2012, the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) will begin a 90-day pilot program using Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT), also known as whole body imaging, to randomly screen visitors before they enter the Pentagon. The new system provides an additional screening tool to help address a variety of threats such as metallic and non-metallic weapons, explosives and dangerous liquids. PFPA also employs other screening tools such as magnetometers, identification card checks, and explosive detection devices to help ensure the safety of all Pentagon employees and visitors.
For more information about the Advanced Imaging Technology pilot, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page (click here)
No Escort Required Visitors:
Under this program, US citizens not eligible for a permanent Pentagon building pass may submit a visitor certification letter for unescorted access to the Pentagon Building Pass Office at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled visit. The letter MUST first be faxed to the POC you are visiting in the Pentagon, who will have their security manager stamp or sign it approved, and then fax it or email it to the Pentagon Access Control Division (PACD) for addition to the Visitor Access Roster. The fax number is (703) 697-9085. The email address is Darlene.matthews@pfpa.mil and denise.wilson@pfpa.mil .
The subject of request is "Visitor Certification" and should be on agency letterhead or on a form that includes all of the required information. For each individual, the request must include:
- Full name
- SSN
- Location and Date of Birth
- Is the visitor a U.S. Citizen?
If not, provide alien registration number, expiration date, and country of origin.
- Dates of visit
- Purpose of visit
- POC in the individual´s agency
- POC in the Pentagon along with a current background investigation date (within the last 10 years).
(If individual does not have a background investigation, note: “Please run an NCIC.” If we have to run a background check, the request will take longer than 72 hours to process.)
- Signature block of the security manager in Pentagon agency to be visited
Visitors may be permanently certified for up to six months. Names should be submitted at least 3 business days prior to the visit. If you have any questions, please call your POC, or the Building Pass Office at (703) 693-3953 Mon., Tue., Thur. & Fri., 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM or Wed. 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
After the request is approved, the visitor should enter through the Metro or North Parking entrance to the Pentagon, tell an Access Control representative or police officer that they are on the Visitor Access Roster, and present two forms of local, state, or federal government issued ID, (i.e., driver's license, Social Security Card, passport, military ID, etc.). One ID must have a photo. After verification, they will be photographed and printed a "Visitor No Escort Required" pass. The new badge process will take more time, so please arrive at least an extra 30 minutes early to avoid inconvenience.
Visitors Who Require An Escort:
A DoD badge holder with escort privileges can escort up to 3 guests. With an Exception to Policy, DoD badge holders may escort up to 10 guests. The info below info should be e-mailed 3 business in advance to Darlene.matthews@pfpa.mil and Denise.wilson@pfpa.mil . One of them will respond to your request with an approval within 2-3 business days. It is recommended that you print a copy of the approval and bring the approval with you when you sign in your guests.
- Name of Event/Date/Time
- Number of guests and list of visitor names (in
alphabetical order)
- Entrance to be utilized (Metro or North Parking)
- Purpose of visit
- Sponsor´s name and phone number
- Names of escorts
Visitors are required to have two ID´s, one of which must be a photo ID. It is the responsibility of the escort to stay with their guests at all times.
Weekends, Holidays, After Duty Hours (8pm), and Closures:
DoD badge holders, guests, and visitors on the Visitor Access Roster may enter the building through the North Parking or Corridor 2 Entrances.
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