How many days in advance should foreign visits to DoD facilities be coordinated?

Coordinating foreign visits to Department of Defense (DoD) facilities typically requires a lead time of 30 days to ensure that all security, logistics, and protocol measures are properly arranged. This timeframe allows for thorough vetting of visitors, assessment of potential security risks, and compliance with various regulatory requirements that govern interactions with foreign nationals. By giving a 30-day notice, the DoD is better positioned to facilitate the visit while maintaining security integrity, ensuring that all necessary background checks and approvals are completed in time.

In this context, opting for a period longer than 30 days, such as 45 or 60 days, may be excessive for standard visits unless unique circumstances warrant additional preparation. Conversely, coordinating visits with a lead time shorter than 30 days could lead to potential lapses in security protocols and insufficient preparation, which is why 15 days would not be adequate for the level of scrutiny required for foreign visitors in sensitive defense environments.