DBIDS in final stages

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  • By Airman 1st Class Rachelle Elsea
  • 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --  The 325th Security Forces Squadron recently began its transition into the Defense Biometric Identification System, a safer and more secure system for all wishing to attain access Tyndall Air Force Base.

The 325th SFS's final step in training is the hands on use with the DBIDS equipment.

"Currently, people are seeing DBIDS scanners on the gate during low traffic hours and at night," said Senior Airman Dustin McCroskey, 325th Security Forces Squadron assistant NCO in charge of pass and registration. "This is part of our on the job training, the last in four phases of training."

During this period, no Team Tyndall members will be denied access to base.

"We are not turning anyone around right now," said Staff Sgt. Francisco Micheo, 325th Security Forces NCO of pass and registration."We are just informing them that they need to register."

Registration is available in two locations.

"They can register at the DBIDS registration office, located in the MPF, and the pass and registration office, located in the visitor's center," said Sergeant Micheo. "All they need to bring is their I.D."

Both locations are open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The process is fast and easy.

"If you are not registered, please come out and register," said Airman McCroskey. "It takes a matter of minutes and then you are done and on your way."

Those on  temporary duty assignments or visiting, are not required to register unless their stay extends past three weeks. The new system will track how long individuals have been coming through the gate, so registration is important to avoid any complications.

"For those that are TDY long term, they must register (by calling 850-283-0556)," said Airman McCroskey. "They have the opportunity to register at the DBIDS registration office from 6 to 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday."
The 325th SFS has created a plan for the transition.

"The steady state plan will begin May1st," said Airman McCroskey. "It will probably start out in low traffic hours and move to higher traffic hours, as the Airmen become more efficient. This will allow for less traffic, but starting June 1st we should be requiring everyone to be registered and if they aren't they will be turned around to register at pass and registration."

DBIDS is predicted to be a very efficient and error proof tool for Tyndall gate guards.

"It is going to enhance security detection largely," said Sergeant Micheo. "They will be able to track the number of times people come on and off base and who is allowed aloud on base. It will also avoid complacency."

Those who have experienced DBIDS at the gate, are patient with the new system.

"I have seen the system before in Korea," said Senior Airman William Bivins, 325th Force Support Squadron Food Specialist. "It seems to work well. I feel safe knowing no one will be allowed on base that shouldn't be."