The installation's missions include serving as the command headquarters for the Fourth United States Army, United States Army North, United States Army South, the Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) headquarters, the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Center and School, the Fifth Recruiting Brigade, Navy Regional Recruiting, ...
Non-DOD affiliated visitors must present a valid photo ID at the Visitor Center to be vetted and issued passes for daily use prior to entry. Visitors may only enter through the Walters or Harry Wurzbach-East Gates for entrance to Fort Sam Houston.
Visitors, contractors and vendors 18 years and older, entering Fort Buchanan, who do not have a DoD identification card, will be subject to a background check before being allowed entry to the installation.
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Access Requirements. Open to invited guests only.
Person(s) not in possession of a military ID, Department of Defense civilian or contractor ID, or previously issued active base access pass must enter JBSA-Lackland through the Visitor Control Centers. There are two ways to provide unescorted access to JBSA: 1.
Two visitor centers are available for civilians and military entering Fort Sam Houston for non-commercial reasons—the Walters Street Visitor Center and the BAMC Visitor Center. Hours: Monday through Friday - 0600 to 1700.
The 1946 transfer of the Army's Medical Field Service School to the post marked the beginning of Fort Sam Houston's role as the home of Army medicine. At the same time, Brooke Hospital Center and several other medical activities on the post were all organized as Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC).
Non-DOD affiliated visitors must present a valid photo ID at the Visitor Center to be vetted and issued passes for daily use prior to entry. Visitors may only enter through the Walters or Harry Wurzbach-East Gates for entrance to Fort Sam Houston.