Gate Information

Customer Service phone number: (913) 684-3600

Please call us with any questions you may have about entering the Garrison.

GATE HOURS

Main (Grant) Gate:

West (Hancock) Gate:

East (Sherman) Gate:

Unregistered weapons will not be allowed to enter the installation. Newly assigned personnel have 72 hours to register weapons.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q:  What if I forget my CAC or DoD ID?
A:  You may enter through the visitor lane with another form of ID.

Q:  Does everyone in the vehicle have to have a CAC or DoD ID?
A:  No.  An individual who carries a CAC or DoD ID may provide "escort" to individuals without this type of ID if they are in the same vehicle.

Q:  Do I still have to register my vehicle on Post?
A:  Yes.  At this time, there is no change to the requirement to register your vehicle IAW AR 190-5.

Q:  Are decals still required on my vehicle / should I scrape off the decals I have?
A:  Per AR 190-5, decals are required to be displayed on vehicles registered on Post.  However, decals will not be used in the vetting process at the ACPs.

Q:  How will this change the procedures for rental cars?
A:  CAC / DoD ID holders will only need to present their ID to come through the "DoD ID Lane".  No additional documentation will be required.  This will apply to all individuals with the approved ID (CAC, Retirees, Dependants).

Q:  I work on Post but do not have a CAC, how do I get access to the Garrison?
A:  You may enter through the visitor lane.  You may also apply for a Fort Leavenworth ID / Access Control Credential (See below).  Once approved, you will go to the Vehicle Registration office to receive your ID. 

Q:  What is as a "Fort Leavenworth ID / Access Control Credential"?
A:  The Fort Leavenworth ID / Access Control Credential is a card issued to individuals not authorized another form of DoD ID.  It will be produced through the Physical Security office and Vehicle Registration Office. It authorizes the individual to access Post through the DoD ID lane but will not allow them to "escort" other non-DoD ID holders.  Individuals eligible to receive the Fort Leavenworth ID / Access Control Credential are:  Non-DoD civilians who work full time on Fort Leavenworth; Those who have a regular / recurring requirement to access Post, and relatives of service members residing on Post.

Q:  I have a vehicle pass, how will this change affect me?
A:  If you have a printed pass with your name on it (from vehicle registration), you may continue to use this pass until it expires.  Upon expiration, you will need to submit an application for a Fort Leavenworth ID.

Current procedure to acquire a Fort Leavenworth Access Control Credential:

The Fort Leavenworth Access Control Credential is an IDcard issued to individuals not authorized another form of DoD ID. It will be produced through the DES/Physical Security Division and Vehicle Registration Office. It authorizes the individual to access Post through the DoD ID lane but will not allow them to "escort" other non-DoD ID holders.

Individuals eligible to receive the Fort Leavenworth ID / Access Control Credential are:

• Non-DoD civilians who work full time on Fort Leavenworth
• Those who have a regular / recurring requirement to access Post
• Relatives of service members residing on Post.

Print the Access Control Credential Application Form.

Complete this application and attach a memorandum from your employer and / or Government sponsor. If you are not employed on Fort Leavenworth and have a recurring need to access the installation, provide a memorandum stating the details of your access requirements along with the application.

Applications must be turned in to the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) for processing. We cannot accept emailed or faxed applications. DES is located at 410 McPherson Ave, Building #320, and will receive applications 24 hours.

Most applications may be processed in three business days. Applications lacking required information may take longer or may not be able to be processed. Information provided on the application will be used to conduct a background check to determine fitness of character.

Additional Information:

DoD 2220 decal will no longer be used as a means of identifying authorized vehicles to enter the installation.  Individuals will be required to present a CAC, DoD Teslin (Dependent ID / Retiree ID), or locally produced identification access control credential.   Decal / Non-Decal lanes will be re-designated as DoD ID and VISITOR lanes respectively.

Individuals without a CAC/DoD ID may be escorted by a CAC/DoD ID holder if riding in the same vehicle.  Otherwise, unescorted visitors must enter through the VISITOR lane for further vetting / screening.

This change in procedure was originally outlined in a Directive Type Memorandum last December.  These procedures have been formalized in AR 190-13 released in March 2011.  This change brings us in line with direction given from DoD which is currently the standard at other branches of the service.

Some of the benefits of this change are:

• Increased Security (vetting the individual and not the vehicle)
• Improved support for official visitors / DoD personnel using rental cars
• Supports the requirement to maintain control of CACs (frequently left unattended in computers)
• Improves clarity of access requirements / processes for individuals providing domestic support / child care for military families on the installation