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Media Procedures

In order to meet security requirements for entry onto Fort McNair, the following information must be provided to the NDU Public Affairs Officer not later than 24 hours prior to a visit:

1. Full name of all person(s) requesting permission to visit NDU.

2. Cars and Trucks:
               For cars: vehicle model and make, tag/license plate number, and name of driver.
               For buses: company, tag/license plate number, bus number, and name of driver.

3. All visitors must have proper identification. To be granted entry to Fort McNair, each person MUST show a VALID government-issued photo I.D. (such as passport, driver’s license, federal government ID). No exceptions.

              Note: government- issued press credentials are not acceptable.

4. If any special accommodations are required such as live-feed satellite trucks or auditoriums/conference rooms, please inform the public affairs officer prior to the expected visit.

This information should be provided to Mr. Dave Thomas, Director of Public Affairs, at (202) 685-3140 or Thomasd2@ndu.edu.