Mobile device has ID checks in hand Published June 1, 2007 By Master Sgt. Steven Dietz 71st Security Forces Squadron VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- For the past week, some people entering Vance Air Force Base have been part of a test. Those entering the base had to pass the test, but the test is actually more about the tester. Since May 25, Computer Science Corporation entry controllers have been field testing the Mobilisa. The Mobilisa is a handheld device that interfaces, via a wireless satellite connection, with the Defense ID System, the National Criminal Information Computer and other federal databases. It scans and identifies various forms of identification to include driver's licenses, passports and military ID cards. "CSC contract guards and members of the 71st Security Forces Squadron have the opportunity to "kick the tires" on the Mobilisa identification verification system for a few weeks here at Vance before deciding if it might be useful here," said Maj. Herbert Meadows, 71st SFS commander. "The applications are phenomenal and clearly demonstrate the usefulness and logic of having real-time, law enforcement database information up front and literally in the hands of the installation gate keepers. During its first week of use on Vance, the device identified two individuals barred at other military installations. The system can also identify individuals wanted by federal, state or local police agencies, those with invalid drivers licenses and those whose driving privileges are suspended or revoked by Vance or other military bases -- thereby strengthening base security by exploiting new technology.