Encrypted Military Installations
18 military installations across the United States have encrypted their radio communications, blocking public access to critical safety information.
About Military Installations
Military bases, installations, and defense facilities.
Impact of Encryption
Military encryption is generally accepted for operational security, though civilian-facing activities could benefit from transparency.
Affected Stakeholders
- Military families
- Defense contractors
- Local communities near bases
States with Most Encrypted Military Installations
Encryption Technologies Used
All Encrypted Military Installations
Browse all 18 military installations that have encrypted their communications.
| Agency | State | County | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Fort Worth | TX | Tarrant | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Illinois National Guard | IL | Statewide | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels |
| Fort Carson | CO | El Paso | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Fort Drum | NY | Jefferson | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Fort Wayne Emergency Management | IN | Allen | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted |
| Anniston Army Depot | AL | Talladega | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Tennessee Air National Guard - McGhee Tyson Base | TN | Blount | P25 AES-256 | Partially Encrypted |
| Minnesota National Guard | MN | Statewide | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels |
| Virginia Military Institute | VA | Rockbridge | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Blue Grass Army Deport | KY | Madison | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels |
| Army National Guard | NE | Statewide | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels |
| Fort Chaffee | AR | Sebastian | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Mississippi Military Department | MS | Statewide | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Fort Huachuca | AZ | Cochise | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Fort Hall Indian Reservation | ID | Power, Bannock, Caribou | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only |
| Alaska Air National Guard | AK | Brough wide | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Maryland National Guard | MD | StateWide | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Wyoming Military Department | WY | Statewide | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels |
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