DBIDS implementation date fast approaches

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Angelique Perez
  • 18th Wing Public Affairs
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --  Beginning March 1, full implementation of the Defense Biometric Identification System will be in effect. This means every individual who comes through any gate on Kadena will have their passes or ID's scanned using the DBIDS system.
 
After that date, five courtesy entries will be given to those who aren't registered in DBIDS. On the sixth entry attempt, the individual will be turned away at the gate and will either need to register their ID at Pass and ID at Gate 1 or have someone who is registered, sponsor them on with a base pass.

Individuals who are on Temporary Duty to Okinawa for 60 days or less do not have to be registered but will have to show their TDY orders along with their ID every time they enter the base. The same personnel can also register in DBIDS and will not be required to produce their orders.

Those just arriving to Okinawa may enter Kadena for up to 14 days to register after their Report No Later Than Date by using their ID cards and PCS orders each time they enter the gate.

Due to the large volume of personnel registering for DBIDS at Pass & ID, security forces has secured the Keystone Theater for the below times/days to help alleviate the wait-times.

Feb. 24: 0800-1630 (DBIDS Registration Only)

Feb. 25: 0800-1200 (DBIDS Registration Only)

All MLC, Indirect Hire Employees and local national contractors with USFJ 98EJ identification on island who are authorized access to Kadena AB must bring their identification card to the visitor center at Gate 1. They will be issued a new DBIDS compatible 98EJ identification card.

Pass and ID is open from 0730 to 1900, Monday through Friday, exclusively for DBIDS after 1630 on the SOFA status side and 0730-1630 on the local national side.

If your organization would like to coordinate a mass registration, contact Pass and ID at 634-1178.

For more information on the DBIDS implementation, call 634-3437 or e-mail 18SFS.pass.registration@kadena.af.mil.