Do you need a CAC to access DoD computer networks or facilities? The answer is yes – unless you are a member of the military, a dependent, or retiree, in which case you already have one. Civilians not affiliated with the Department of Defense also need a CAC for access. You can get a CAC at the Nimitz Visitor Control Center, but hours of operation are limited. Here is some more information about CACs and who needs them:
-U.S. Military Personnel, Dependents and Retirees
-U.S. Department of Defense Civilians and Retirees
-U.S. Government Civilians (Non-Department of Defense)
-City, County and State of Hawaii Officials
-Trusted Traveler
-Installation Contracted Service Providers
-Ohana Military Communities (now owned by Hunt; formerly Forest City)/Hickam Communities Employees
-Temporary Identification Cards, Call-Ins and Passes: Temporary ID cards and passes are intended for personnel and agencies requiring routine unescorted access to the installation greater than 30 days but less than one year.
-Phone Numbers: Pass and ID office: – Issues visitor passes, gold cards, agent cards and Rapidgate credentials. Phone: (808) 449-0865 Special Events section: – Provides passes for request of 11 guests or more in accordance with JBPHH instruction 5510.1. Special Events Request Forms: Special Events Agreement and Special Event Visitor List Phone: (808) 449-0870 (Special Events) Email: Reports and Analysis section: – Provides police reports, background investigations/checks, weapons registration, Hawaii Armed Services Police (HASP) Reports, traffic citations/Traffic Court and Traffic Warden Program. (808) 474-9140 (Navy Reports) (808) 449-0866 (Air Force Reports)*Reports and Records Section (Air Force & Navy reports): 0800-1400 (M-F*) (808) 449-0877 (Traffic Division/Weapons Registration/Fingerprinting services)* Weapons Registration: 0800-1300 (M, T, TH, F*) * Traffic Management: 0800-1400 (M-F*) * Traffic Court (Bldg. 679): 1245 (Wed Only*) (* denotes except Federal holidays and directed down days)
-Source: cnic.navy.mil
If you are in need of a CAC, the Nimitz Visitor Control Center is the place to go. The hours of operation are limited, so be sure to plan ahead. For more information about CACs and who needs them, visit our website.
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