ENTRY RESTRICTIONS

Joint Base Lewis-McChord is a U.S. Government Federal installation.

Law enforcement will be present, and everyone will be subject to search. Prohibited items found will be confiscated and will not be returned.

PROHIBITED ITEMS:

• NO DRUGS: Marijuana and illegal drugs are strictly prohibited on Federal installations.
• NO CONCEALED WEAPONS: JBLM does not recognize any concealed weapons permits.
• NO WEAPONS: Knives (of any sort or size), firearms (regardless of credential or CWP), scissors, tasers, stun guns, pepper spray/mace, pocket tools, box cutters, nunchakus, batons, toys that resemble guns, laser pointers, fireworks, ammunition, etc. 
• NO WHEELS: Skateboards, skates, rollerblades, Heelys, scooters, bikes, hoverboards, Segways, electric unicycles, Onewheels, and the like are not permitted. 
• NO PETS: Exception – Medical Service Dogs (certified, harnessed and leashed) and Military Working Dogs. SAFETY NOTE: the airfield concrete surfaces get very hot on a July summer day. 
• NO OUTSIDE FOOD: Food, coolers, cans/bottles, glass containers, alcohol or liquids are not permitted. Exception – baby food.
• NO LARGE BAGS: Bags may be either clear stadium-approved plastic tote bags (not to exceed 12” x 12” x 6”) or school-size backpacks (not to exceed 20” x 15”). Exceptions: oxygen tanks.
• NO LARGE LAWN CHAIRS: Standard-sized folding camping chairs are allowed but must be out of bags when searched.
• NO TENTS, POP-UP CANOPY, AWNINGS or LARGE GOLF/BEACH UMBRELLAS: Exception – standard umbrellas not exceeding 40” (when opened) are allowed.
• NO DRONES, FLYERS OR RADIO EQUIPMENT: Remote control aircraft, all flying/bouncing objects, balloons, spray paint and silly string are not permitted.
• NO SMOKING except in designated areas. No marijuana vape concentrate.

PERMITTED ITEMS:

• WATER: Water in store-bought, unopened/sealed clear plastic bottles, empty refillable drink containers, and empty hydration pack (i.e., CamelBaks) are allowed. Refillable water stations will be available.
• STROLLER, WHEELCHAIRS, ETC: Wheelchairs, walking aids, strollers and wagons are allowed. Strollers cannot exceed 31” x 52” and wagons cannot exceed 19” x 33”.
• BABY ITEMS: Baby food, milk/formula, strollers, diaper bags are allowed. 
• SERVICE DOGS: Only Medical Service Dogs are allowed (certified, harnessed and leashed).

RECOMMENDED ITEMS:

Hearing protection, comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen, blankets, cameras, binoculars, fully-charged cell phones.