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USFK Regulation 190-1 Motor Vehicles
USFK Instruction 5200-08 Installation Access Control (2024)
DEERS ID cards of RSO Korea

March 10, 2025

BASE ACCESS PROCESSES

Base Access by ID Type

What Is DBIDS?

A DOD Enterprise Access Control tool to scan DOD issued ID cards/credentials for base access.

Type of ID Determines Access

Different ID cards allow different base access privileges to US military installations in Korea. See details here.

DBIDS  --> DEERS Data Sync

DBIDS obtains key data elements from DEERS via a data synchronization process to validate base access.

How to Access Base if LOST ID

A Visitor Center can assist in verifying your identity to allow you access to report your ID as lost. 

About Vehicle Registration

Base registered vehicles are issued a barcoded sticker placed on the inside of the vehicles front window. 

Visitor Center Operations

Visitors wishing entry to installations must be escorted by a DOD ID card holder with Escort Authority.

BASE ACCESS BY ID TYPE

DBIDS and Base Access Processes

Retiree & Dependents

See access privileges with this type of ID

20/20/20 Beneficiary

See access privileges with this type of ID

Widow /  Widowers

See access privileges with this type of ID

100% Disabled American Veteran

See access privileges with this type of ID

VA VHIC ID Card

See access privileges with this type of ID

Cardgivers Without ID Card

Caregivers do not have a DOD ID card, but may be eligible for a base access DBIDS card.

Civilian Retirees with DBIDS Card

Civilian retirees do not have a DOD ID card any longer, but may be eligible for a base access DBIDS card.

USFK BASE INFORMATION

USFK Installation Gate Information

USAG Humphreys Gates

Information about Gates and Visitor Centers on USAG Humphreys.

USAG Yongsan Gates & Map

Yes, Yongsan is still open, smaller, but still here. See the map of current gate locations and hours.

USFK Base Locations in Korea

A graphic showing the locations of USFK bases and their GPS coordinates. The WAZE app shows on-base locations.