COVID 19 Restrictions and Face Covering Order - 5 Nov 2020
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PoM Shelter in Place Order - June 12
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The following gates are now open:
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Private Bolio Gate 24/7 operations
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Taylor Gate- 0600-1300 and 1600-1800 Monday-Friday for both inbound and outbound traffic
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Effective Monday, 26 OCT 2020, the Price Fitness Center will be open to all active duty, family members, retirees and DoD civilians 1000-1400, Monday through Friday.
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Price Fitness Center will continue to remain open for active duty personnel assigned to USAG Presidio of Monterey 0500-1000 and 1400-1900.
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Closed 1900-2000, Monday through Friday and 1500-1600 on Saturday and Sunday for enhanced cleaning!!
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Saturday, Sunday and Training Holidays, limited to active duty personnel assigned to USAG Presidio of Monterey.
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We are able to effectively mitigate risks by limiting occupancy to 105 patrons per hour and with enhance cleaning.
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Recommendation is to arrive at the top of the hour (1000, 1100, 1200, 1300).
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All personnel entering the Presidio of Monterey must have a face covering on their person. This will be shown to the Security personnel at the gates to allow entry. If you do not have a face covering, you will be denied entry until you have a face covering. Read more here...
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COVID-19 Conditions Assessment Update - Public Health Emergency Officer (Aug 17, 2020)
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The Under Secretary of Defense, Intelligence and Security office, released a memorandum extending physical access to DoD installations with expired USID credentials (Uniform Services ID Card) thru March 2021 or until memorandum is rescinded. Physical access to DoD installations with expired CAC cards, however, will terminate as of September 30, 2020.
COMMANDER’S MESSAGE
As we continue in this battle with an unseen foe, each facing our own set of challenges, our hearts and prayers go out to those individuals and families that have been impacted by this pandemic… and there will be many more hard hit before this is over. If there is a glimmer of hope to be had it is in the realization that your hard-fought efforts are paying off. But we cannot afford to relax our vigilance.
Since May 1, the Presidio of Monterey has required all areas under its jurisdiction to fully adopt Monterey County's shelter-in-place guidelines, including Ord Military Community and La Mesa Village. Additionally, I have issued an order requiring the use of Face Coverings. This policy is in place to ensure that everyone is adhering to recommended social distancing practices and preventing the potential spread of the virus. PoM PD will be issuing citations to anyone violating this public health mandate. Anyone entering the installation must have a personal protective mask on entry. Anyone not in possession of a face covering will be turned away at the gate.
The garrison have moved to Health Protection Condition ‘Bravo’. The post is fully mission capable andmany services have begun to expand and update their operation statuses.
We recognize the hardship that is imposed on each of you in attempting to simply deal with the daily challenges of life in these times. And we appreciate your commitment to the fight and the sacrifices you continue to make each and every day. I encourage you to remain calm and continue to stay the course in what is proving to be an effective strategy. Continue to wash your hands; maintain social distance; exercise good personal hygiene. We will continue to provide you the latest information as we get it.
We are focused on the safety of our community with the methods and policies currently in place. Any updates will be shared on this website and our Facebook feed, so please follow them for the latest information. The current calendar of cancellation/closures are posted on the home page of our POM website, and on this page.
Let’s reach out to those we know to be struggling whether by phone contact, social media or appropriate social distancing to offer encouragement. And at the same time, let’s recognize the efforts of those around us to contribute to a struggle which is clearly paying off. Every time you wash your hands or enforce social distancing you are doing your part.
COL Varman Chhoeung
Below are some of the most recent and impactful updates
Common Access Cards (CAC) guidance
- Issuance shall be limited to initial requests or reissuance of an expiring CAC within 30 days of expiration. At this time CAC's shall not be reissued due to printed information changes (e.g., promotions, name changes).
- The Under Secretary of Defense, Intelligence and Security office, released a memorandum extending physical access to DoD installations with expired USID credentials (Uniform Services ID Card) thru March 2021 or until memorandum is rescinded. Physical access to DoD installations with expired CAC cards, however, will terminate as of September 30, 2020.
- Remote USID card renewals and reissuance shall be expanded.
- Remote family member enrollment / eligibility updates are authorized.
- Remote USID card initial issuance for first-time card issuance or replacement of a lost/stolen ID is authorized.
As you are aware, most offices are conducting business only by phone with a couple of notable exceptions:
- I.D. Card Appointments: appointments online, print the confirmation letter for installation access.
- I.D. CARDS/CAC: card to expire within 60 days can be renewed now.
- MPD: Appointment Only (Telephonic Services)
- Education Center CLOSED
- Agent Letters: - by appointment only
Finally, a pending OUSD(I&S) memo is expected to announce the authority to use expired DoD ID cards (CAC and USID cards) for physical access. This memo is in staffing and should be released in the coming days.