# Special Forces Installation

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-forces-installation/737864>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [November 18, 2015, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-forces-installation/737864 "2015-11-18T03:21:09Z")\
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**Author:** ![Potestas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/50afbb/32.png) [@Potestas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Potestas)\
**Post date:** [November 18, 2015, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-forces-installation/737864/1 "2015-11-18T03:21:09Z")

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So can anyone with a valid CAC/Military ID go onto a Special Forces Installation in the United States say to shop at the PX, etc?

(Referring to Special Forces only installations such as this SOUTHCOM one belonging to the US Army outside of Crestview, FL: 30.653808, -86.607627)

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**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\
**Post date:** [November 18, 2015, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-forces-installation/737864/2 "2015-11-18T04:07:23Z")

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I suggest you call SOUTHCOM Security and ask them directly. The phone number is listed on their website.

But _in general_, yes, a valid US military ID will get you onto _most_ military bases. In light of recent events there may be additional security procedures at the gate.