The 86th Security Forces Squadron is preparing to implement updated base access procedures at the Ramstein Installation Visitor Control Center to address potential security concerns arising from reactive vetting of citizens from non-exempt countries.
The changes address potential security concerns arising from reactive vetting of citizens from non-exempt countries.
The access control policy for personnel from non-exempt countries will be enforced as follows: Personnel sponsoring persons from non-exempt countries onto 86th Airlift Wing installations must comply with pre-registration requirements and obtain an approved exception to policy for personnel who return with derogatory information. The sponsor must submit an ETP to the 86 AW Defense Force commander, or their designee, in accordance with local policy. For OCP who do meet requirements, the VCC is authorized to issue a pass in accordance with AER 190-16 and local guidance.
Citizens from countries not listed in the exemption categories below are subject to necessary background checks, including checks conducted for force protection purposes. Such citizens should be presumed to be a non-U.S. person unless specific information to the contrary is provided by the sponsor and obtained by the Ramstein VCC.
Visitors are exempt if they meet at least one of the following criteria:
A. The visitor is a U.S. Citizen.
B. The visitor is a representative of a foreign government who is being escorted onto the installation for the purpose of conducting official duties with Service Component, EUCOM, subordinate or component command staff within the KMC.
C. The visitor has undergone the necessary background checks through the Ramstein VCC and has been granted access to the installation within one calendar year of the date the individual requests access to the installation.
D. Members of a NATO military service traveling on NATO orders and conducting official business as determined by the sponsoring organization on the installation.
E. Natural born citizens of Germany, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand who do not retain citizenship of another country.
F. Contractors, large commercial vehicle delivery drivers or other contracted individuals conducting official business within the installation who travel through a large vehicle inspection point and who possess the necessary documentation allowing access through those points of entry.
G: OCP children, under the age of 18, who are students at a foreign or international school do not require OCP access approval when participating in a supervised and organized school event within the KMC, such as school sports, DoWEA events, concerts, dramas, etc. However, visiting OCP coaches, teachers, staff, parents, and chaperones will not be granted similar access for school events.
The 86 AW is working to provide more detailed information in the upcoming weeks, including specific instructions and any required actions for those seeking entry through the VCC. The updates are intended to modify existing entry requirements and processes at the VCC. The changes may impact documentation requirements and sponsor responsibilities.
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