WASHINGTON - On March 20 the Transportation Security Administration will expand their trusted traveler program known as Pre Check to service members out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Service members, active drilling Reservists, National Guard members, and members of the Coast Guard, who present a valid Common Access Card at security checkpoints will receive expedited security screening.
To participate, members must go to the TSA Pre Check lane at the security checkpoint in terminal B - gates 10 to 22 - and present their CAC to a TSA officer who will scan the card to verify their status as an active service member.
Once verified, members will not be required to remove their shoes, outerwear, belts, laptops and any small liquid containers from carry-ons when going through security.
Eligible service members do not need to be on official travel or in uniform to take advantage of TSA Pre Check.
Family members ages 12 and under traveling with an eligible member can also process through expedited screening.
While this program offers expedited screening for service members, TSA plans to continue applying random and unpredictable screening measures as part of the agency's layered approach to prevent terrorist from "gaming" the system.
The program is expected to be expanded to members flying out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Atlanta-Hartsfield International Airport in the upcoming months.
This concept holds the potential to enhance the travel experience for government travelers. TSA hopes to expand the Pre Check program to Defense Department service members and civilians at airports across the country in the future.
For more information on TSA's Pre Check program, visit thePre Checkinformational web site.