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Upgrades improve AIE, installation security
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Photo shows how to properly use AIE system to scan ID.
he Automated Installation Entry system upgrades improve the installation’s security. AIE is the Army’s electronic physical access control system that increases security for everyone by electronically vetting and validating a person requesting access. The latest AIE brings capabilities to ease visitor access, including online, kiosk, and inlane registration. “All of the capabilities are in the system,” said Joseph Wieland, installation programs manager, product manager, Force Protection Systems. “The handhelds were the first thing that we took from the AIE 2 to the AIE 3.” With newer changes to AIE, drivers will see particular processes become even more efficient.
ACP registration In commercial vehicle lanes at Tulley Gate, guards use a handheld card reader to vet visitors using their driver’s license. “If you’re coming in as a visitor, you have to have your driver’s license. They run an additional vetting check on you. If you have a driver’s license that is from a nonReal ID compliant state, you have to show a second form of identification,” Wieland said. The handheld reader performs vetting, taking about 30 seconds to register an approved visitor. Registration includes biographical information and photo.
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by scanning their CAC or DoD ID at the pedestal or by handing their card to the guard during handheld operations. The system takes five to seven seconds to register first-time users. Afterward, it should take a second or two for the system to vet a person’s credentials.
Web registration The visitor submits their information online and is vetted. They are then able to print a visitor pass and head to the post. All visitors must enter through Tulley Gate with their visitor pass and driver’s license. If the visitor has a non-Real ID compliant driver’s license, then they will need additional identification. “The Fort Belvoir Directorate
Department of Defense-affiliated and military personnel are vetted automatically and registered in-lane
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Garrison breaks ground for pet care center By Paul Lara Special to the Eagle
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ort Belvoir has long recognized the need for Soldiers and families going on vacation or TDY to have somewhere they could leave their pets. After more than five years of planning, construction will soon begin on the 5,100-squarefoot Pet Care Center, with operation beginning as soon as February. At the groundbreaking ceremony at 29th and Warren Street, behind the Belvoir Thrift Store, Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander, Col. Michael Greenberg, said this shows the continued commitment in making the lives of Soldiers and families better. “The pet care facility will not only offer housing for your pets,” Greenberg said, “but will also make available grooming and other add-on services, including nail trimming and VIP services, allowing extra one-on-one interaction with your A2
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Col. Michael Greenberg, Fort Belvoir Garrison commander, addresses the audience at the groundbreaking for the Pet Care Center, April 4. The MWR facility is scheduled to open in February.
Col. Michael Greenberg, center, breaks ground with MWR, DPW and facility manager in the next 3 construction team leaders for the Fort Belvoir Pet Care Center, April 4. months. Once it opens, officials expect to add four more MWR The facility will be located at 29th and Warren Street. positions for daily operations. pet.” a 3,900-square-foot outdoor area to “Having that peace of mind He also noted that these are not incorporate play and exercise into in knowing that my pets are in just pets, but family members for your pet’s day during their stay. a safe and healthy environment many people. Belvoir’s DFMWR will manage here on Fort Belvoir is priceless,” The pet care center will also have the center and hopes to hire a Greenberg said. A4
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