Ft. Bliss implements new entry system

Ft. Bliss has implemented a new entry system.

According to officials the ‘Automated Installation Entry’ system or AIE, will increase security for soldiers, family members, employees and guests. The system verifies the identity of the individual and ensures they meet army approved access standards against FBI criminal and terrorist authoritative databases.

Once an individual is registered, they will be required to scan their registered identification card, AIE badge or paper pass at an AIE pedestal, or have it scanned by a security guard with an AIE hand-held device.

You can register in lane if you have one of the following. Officials say it only takes 15-60 seconds to complete.

Common Access Card or CAC Dependent Identification Card Disabled Veteran Identification Card US Forces Retiree Identification Card US Forces Reserve Retiree Identification Card

Scanning can be completed through an AIE pedestal, scanned by the driver from the car, or from a hand-held device, scanned by a security guard.

An individual will be granted access if the scan results in a green light being displayed on the AIE pedestal or handheld device. If it scans red, the individual will be denied access and redirected to the nearest Visitor Control Center (VCC). Officials say a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check
of their background will be completed. If derogatory information is found, access may be denied.

Any other visitors can register at one of two Visitor Control Centers–the Buffalo Soldier VCC or the Chaffee VCC. Officials say registration will take 10 minutes once you are seen. You must have a state or government issued photo identification. A clerk will then scan or ID, take your photo, ask you to enter a 4-digit pin code, include your signature and scan your right index finger. You will then be issued a 30-day paper pass with a photo and barcode.

The new system will be launched on April 1st.