Tours are scheduled by reservation at least three weeks in advance. The following information will help you in scheduling a tour of the Complex. Our telephone number is (931) 454-5655. Please be advised that military requirements could cancel your tour even once confirmed. A list of names is required in advance. Tour forms are located at the bottom of this web page.
What You Need to Know
You must submit a list with the name and citizenship of each visitor, including any bus drivers. This group roster must reach the AEDC Public Affairs Office at least 14 business days in advance of your group's scheduled visit.
Anyone not listed on your group roster should not be brought to AEDC. They will not be allowed to tour and their presence will delay or shorten your tour.
All tour participants are required to sign and submit a Hold Harmless Agreement prior to touring.
Tour Content/Dress
Tours are conducted in an industrial area and involve walking, some on steel grating, and climbing stairs. Comfortable walking shoes should be worn. DO NOT WEAR HIGH HEELS, OPEN-TOED SHOES OR SANDALS. Anyone not wearing appropriate footwear will not be allowed to tour. Children 8 years old or older are welcome to tour.
Special Provisions for Foreign Nationals
Foreign nationals from NATO, allied and friendly countries generally can tour AEDC. However, they must be identified on the roster, and they must bring photo identification with them. Rosters containing dual citizen and/or foreign nationals must be submitted 30 business days in advance of the tour date. All dual citizens and/or foreign nationals on your list must be approved by AEDC PRIOR to touring.
Special Arrangements for Mobility Impaired
AEDC is a large industrial complex - most of the facilities we tour are not equipped for mobility-impaired persons. We can, however, on a case-by-case basis, arrange tours for the mobility impaired but arrangements must be made prior to touring.
Size of Tour Groups
A tour group should consist of at least 12 people and a maximum of 35. Larger groups are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Base transportation is available. The Arnold transportation shuttle can accommodate up to 27 people. Groups larger than 27 must provide their own transportation while on tour.
Tour groups providing their own transportation during the tour may use a small shuttle or large bus. Multiple cars or a caravan of vehicles are not allowed for touring. Additional restrictions may apply and can be addressed by the tour coordinator.
REMINDER: Use of cameras and video recorders is not permitted. Smoking is not allowed during tours.