Dogs on Duty - Working Dog LEX

○ Active-Duty & Active-National Guard MWD Teams

○ Search & Rescue Units

○NAPWDA Teams

○ Working Dog Training Professionals

○ MWD Trainers & NCOs

○ Law Enforcement & Agency Affiliated K9 Units

○ Veterinary Staff

→ Tracking & Trailing in Disrupted Terrain

→ Live Role-Player Engagement

→ Area Searches

→ Canine - Tactical Combat Casualty Care

→ Team Stress-Testing & Physical Endurance

→ Environmental Acclimation (Urban / Rural / Noise)

→ Explosive & Narcotic Detection in an Urban Environment

→ Enhance K9 Unit & MWD Team Effectiveness

→ Build Survivability in the LE Environment

→ Improve Decision-Making Skills

→ Strengthen Interagency Cooperation

→ Validate Working Dog Team Capabilities

→ Improve Tracking & Trailing Capabilities to Better Support Regional Communities

DoD ID Holders

If you have one of these, you can proceed directly to the gate:

• Common Access Card (CAC) – Active duty, Reserve, Guard, DoD civilians.
• Uniformed Services ID (USID) – Dependents, retirees.

Civilian Visitors Without a DoD ID

Must go through the , located just south of Bentley Gate on Sheridan Road.

Requirements:

• Fort Sill Form 118a – For general visitors requesting unescorted access.
• Background Check – NCIC-III check on all adults (and drivers aged 16–17).
• REAL ID–compliant license – If not available, bring another valid government-issued photo ID (passport, federal PIV card, TWIC, etc.).
• Visitor Pass Card – Issued upon approval, valid for the length of your authorized stay.
• Vehicle Documentation – Registration and proof of insurance if driving on post.

Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) Without DoD ID

Even on-duty non-DoD law enforcement must meet certain requirements unless their agency has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Fort Sill for direct access.

Requirements:

• Visitor Pass via VWC – Must register and pass NCIC-III background check.
• Proper Identification – REAL ID-compliant credential or two acceptable alternate IDs (passport, non-compliant license, etc.).
• Vehicle Requirements – Registration, proof of insurance, and vehicle search if requested.
• Weapons Policy – Personally owned weapons prohibited; duty weapons only allowed if access is for official law enforcement business and in compliance with Army Regulation 190-14.
• Security Compliance – All personnel and vehicles are subject to inspection upon entry.

Security Procedures for All Entrants

• Gates may conduct 100% ID checks and random or universal vehicle inspections.
• No prohibited items (weapons, drugs, etc.) without proper authorization.
• Foreign nationals require advance clearance.

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