MILITARY BASE SECURITY HEIGHTENED FOLLOWING RECENT ATTACKS IN LAS VEGAS AND NEW ORLEANS
Military facilities across the United States have quickly taken steps to improve their security procedures in response to the deadly events that rocked New Orleans and Las Vegas on New Year's Day. These added steps are a direct result of the recent attacks that may affect some of the military bases in Colorado and all over the country.
The suspension of the Trusted Traveler Program, stringent 100% ID checks at all points of entry, and random vehicle inspections are just some of the things that the military has started to do. The increased military base security hopes to ease the worries of the families of service members who might be affected by these threats.
Enhanced Military Base Security Protocols
The suspension of the Trusted Traveler Program, which permits verified Defense Department employees to drive individuals through installation gates and onto bases, was announced by bases on Friday. The U.S. Northern Command ordered the program to be suspended until further notice, and this decision extends to any bases, installations, and units in North America, including Alaska, that fall under its purview.
A number of bases nationwide also declared that 100% identification checks and random inspections will be conducted. Holders of Defense Department identification cards, such as Common Access Cards or Defense Biometric Identification System cards, were eligible to escort individuals into the installation under the Trusted Traveler Program.
Those who do not have identity cards will now need to get a base pass from the visitor center of a facility to walk through the security gates. Traffic was able to pass more steadily in front of installations thanks to the Trusted Traveler Program (TTP), which cut through that paperwork.
According to DoD spokesperson Maj. Jennifer Staton, the increased force protection measures directed by USNORTHCOM are a prudent measure to ensure the safety and security of their installations and personnel. It's unclear how the suspension of the TTP relates to the ongoing investigations into the assaults in Las Vegas and New Orleans. Given their background and present service, both guys probably would have had access to military bases.
Security at Naval Base San Diego
The Naval Base announced on Facebook that the Trusted Traveler Program had been suspended until further notice. They were the first to inform the public of the changes. Gate guards will now verify ID cards entirely by hand.
Anybody trying to enter any gates, according to Naval Base officials, has to show a guard their authorized credentials for validation. A person with approved access must also be in the same car as the person escorting them and present a valid U.S. federal or state ID if they wish to accompany someone else on base.
According to Naval Base officials, foreign nationals must also complete the required screening procedure at the Naval Base San Diego visitor control center before they can be escorted onto the installation.
Security at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Later on, Camp Pendleton officials posted a similar declaration on the social media platform X. According to the base bulletin, the Commander of NORTHCOM has instructed all military installations to increase security at all entry gates. This includes random inspections, 100% ID checks, and the suspension of the Trusted Traveler Program until further notice.
According to military post officials, all guests must report to the Camp Pendleton Visitor Center, which is housed in building 20255T next to the main gate close to Interstate 5, to request entry. However, the Visitor Center will not be open this weekend. According to officials, guards may grant escort status to individuals who meet the requirements for Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) access during this period.
Drivers may anticipate delays and occasional inspections at all access gates as Camp Pendleton's military base security is strengthened, according to military base officials.
New Orleans and Las Vegas Attacks
NORTHCOM's directive follows the two violent events on January 1. The suspect, Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was shot and died after he crashed a rental truck into a crowd in New Orleans and started shooting at people. The incident claimed the lives of over a dozen persons and injured numerous others. Inside the truck was a banner belonging to the Islamic State group.
Master Sgt. Matthew Alan Livelsberger, an active-duty Green Beret, drove a rented Tesla Cybertruck in front of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas a few hours later. The vehicle detonated, igniting fireworks and fuel inside. There were seven injuries. Before the Cybertruck exploded, Lievelsberger allegedly shot himself, according to the authorities, and they said that there is no connection between the two incidents.
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