Yesterday, I took a common flight for me IAD-HNL. Going through IAD and going towards the Premium Passenger security line, the guy standing saw my military ID and said I was in the wrong place and should go through the TSA Pre-Check line. He told me that two months ago DoD signed all active duty up to use any TSA Pre-Check line not just the three for the test roll out. I know he said active duty, but I think the real deal is anyone with a CAC card including the Reserve and National Guard. I proceeded back up the escalator and another guy guided me to the TSA Pre-Check line in the middle of the terminal. It was just me and one other guy, so I am not ssure that the Government is getting their money’s worth out of this. I am finally getting used to the new rules for Pre-Check which are really the old rules prior to 9/11. Keep your shoes, belt, and jacket on and don’t worry about taking your laptop out or liquids in your bag.
Here is a list of airports:
Atlanta
Baltimore-Washington
Charlotte
Chicago
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky
Dallas
Detroit
Denver
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
Houston - Bush International
New York’s LaGuardia Airport and JFK Airport
St. Louis
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Miami
Minniapolis-St. Paul
Puerto Rico
Orlando
Philadelphia
Phoenix
Pittsburgh
Portland
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Seattle-Tacoma
Tampa
Anchorage
Washington Dulles
Reagan/ National
As far as I am concerned this is a great turn and I am really glad that this priviledge has been applied to all our service members rather than just frequent flyers. Pre-Check is currently offered at 27 airports with a goal of 35 airports by years end. Try it out next time you can.
Just to be clear, a military member doesn’t have to sign up or do anything other than show up with a CAC? Do you have to be in uniform?
Will try this on Saturday @ PHL…
This TSA link might be of interest to some of you.
Bill (MSgt, USAF Ret)
http://www.tsa.gov/tsa-pre%E2%9C%93%E2%84%A2/active-duty-military
@benji – I was in civvies with just my CAC card and had not done anything to sign up for Pre-Check so I think the guys was right when he said DoD enrolled everyone. Please let me know your personal success with the program.
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Active duty can not use Pre Check at all of the locations. I flew through FT Lauderdale last week and they informed me that they are not set up to accept CAC cards. There are only a few airports that are tied into the system for CAC access..
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): Main Terminal, Checkpoint B
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): Main Checkpoint
Honolulu International Airport (HNL): Main Terminal, Checkpoint 3
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): North Pier Gates 35-45, South Pier Gates 10-22
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): Checkpoint 3
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): Main Terminal, TSA Pre ✓™ Checkpoint
I have used it at Reagan National and loved it.
Thanks, Chief. Appreciate the news. I would be interested in anyone else’s experience. I have successfully used it at most of the airports you listed above, plus ANC. I am flying up to DET next weekend and will try it there.
Chief, tried my CAC card at DTW today and it went through without a hitch. Perhaps the TSA has approved more locations since you last heard that news.