Security Badge Requirements

The US Army ATC is located within a controlled security area. An Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) security badge must be worn above the waist while inside the controlled area. To expedite issuance of your badge when you arrive, please submit a visit request ahead of time. Your visit request should be submitted through the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS). The Security Management Office (SMO) code for ATC is W4QUAA. If your organization does not have access to JPAS, your visit request must be on your unit and/or company letterhead and must be signed by your Security Officer.

You cannot verify your own security clearance or approve your own visit request. We recommend you facsimile (FAX) your request, rather than mail, whenever possible. This expedites processing and minimizes delays. FAX requests to commercial (410) 278-9560 or DSN 298-9560. Call (410) 278-3987 to confirm that the FAX was received. Hand-carrying visit requests is prohibited.

Visit requests should be sent to the following address:

Commander
US Army Aberdeen Test Center
ATTN:  TEDT-AT-CSI (Visitor Desk)
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD  21005-5059

The following information should be included in your request:

• Name
• Grade/Rank/Position
• Social Security Number
• Company/Organization
• Company Foreign Owned? (Specify YES or NO)
• Company/Organization Address
  Company/Organization Telephone Number
• Date and Place of Birth
• Citizenship
• Date and Duration of Visit
• Purpose of Visit
• Level of Clearance and Issuing Agency (Required for Non-Department of Defense (DoD) agencies only)
• Date Security Clearance Granted (Required for Non-DoD agencies only)
• Type of Security Investigation
• Date Investigation Completed
• Point of Contact at ATC
• Signature Block of Security Officer (Name, Title, and Signature)

Please contact your ATC point of contact before each visit to ensure you are expected and to help prevent delays upon your arrival.