Reliable Access Control Solutions for Military Housing

According to a 2024 Congressional Budget Office report, roughly 700,000 service members and their families lived in military housing, including both government-owned barracks and privatized family housing, based on data from the Department of Defense (DOD). Once other forms of housing are factored in, including single-service member dorms, living quarters at sea and off-base housing complexes, that number skyrockets.

Considering service members typically move every few years, with temporary duty assignments making changes of station even more frequent, the importance of dependable and secure access control systems cannot be overstated.

Introducing Military Housing Solutions From dormakaba

For decades, all branches of the military have relied on dormakaba access solutions to protect both its service members and mission-critical assets. To meet the evolving needs of military housing facilities, dormakaba’s integrated access solutions equip procurement division officers and property managers with reliable and secure access control solutions that are built to last.

At the heart of these solutions is radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, which is designed to read information contained in a wireless device or “tag” from a distance without making physical contact. As the leading method of credential verification, RFID readers are easy to use, require minimal maintenance, and will help military housing facilities take advantage of emerging mobile access technologies in the future.

dormakaba 790

From outdoor entrances and common areas to private rooms and individual storage spaces, the 790 Door Lock from dormakaba combines RFID technology with a heavy-duty lockset to enhance the resident experience and improve operational efficiency.

For deployments where turnover is constant and access restrictions change regularly, dormakaba’s contactless credential verification technology streamlines keycard auditing for optimized user monitoring and accountability. Because the 790 Door Lock is compatible with the non-network, standalone Front Desk Unit (FDU), the 790 is the perfect solution for both small and large-scale housing complexes. For facilities transitioning away from keys and toward key cards or simply replacing existing magstripe lock systems, the 790 Door Lock is designed to make retrofits as painless as possible.

dormakaba RT Plus

For physical security systems supported by next-generation software solutions, such as dormakaba’s Community and Ambiance access management software, the fully electronic RT Plus RFID smart lock from dormakaba offers advanced features. It houses contactless Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology in a rugged, tamper-proof design, enabling intuitive key control from anywhere.

Designed to accommodate an array of access control workflows for both service member and property management access, the RT Plus enables property managers to oversee user access through a proprietary property management system (PMS) and other web-based platforms to configure user permissions and secured system access, allowing residents to use their mobile devices as their key and managers to maintain lock programming and audit records with non-volatile memory.

Looking Forward

The DOD reported that 58,000 of its base housing units are old and in need of extensive repair. For facilities where security, flexibility, and control matter most, streamline access control upgrades with reliable and innovative access solutions from dormakaba.

Engineered for robust security, long-lasting durability, and user-friendly operation, dormakaba’s comprehensive access solutions are tailored to meet the unique requirements of a wide variety of applications and levels of security. By deploying solutions designed with the highest security standards in mind, you can ensure the protection of people and property both domestically and internationally for years to come.