Visitor Center
Location: 870 Jim Thorpe Road
Carlisle Barracks PA
Hours: Monday to Friday 0700-1500, Closed
Weekends and Federal Holidays
Phone: 571-821-7517 /
Email:usawc-cbks-des-visitorcenter@army.mil
United States Army War College
The United States Army War College (USAWC) is a prestigious institution that educates and develops leaders for service at the strategic level, focusing on the global application of Landpower. The college's mission is to produce graduates who are skilled critical thinkers and complex problem solvers.
United States Army Garrison - Carlisle Barracks
The United States Army Garrison - Carlise Barracks (USAG-CBks) provides integrated base support to the U.S. Army War College and surrounding military community to enhance readiness.
All visitors and un-cleared contractors desiring unescorted access to Carlisle barracks must be vetted through the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III). NCIC-III is the Army's baseline background check for entrance onto Army installations for Non-Common Access Card (CAC) holders.
Unescorted visitors, who are 18 years or older, coming to Carlisle Barracks, who do not have a Federal government issued identification card will be vetted through the NCIC-III.
Personnel with a CAC card, Military ID, Military Dependent ID, or who is approved for an Installation access pass may proceed to either Installation Gate.