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If you are no longer on active duty you will not be eligible for a CAC card, depending on your status you may be eligible for an ID card though. There are six different types of ID cards that you may be eligible for, the benefits associated with each card depends on who you are or who your sponsor is. Here are the ID cards you may be eligible for.
Military ID Card Types & Eligibility
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DD Form 2 (Reserve) |
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DD Form 2 (Retired) |
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DD Form 2 (Reserve Retired) |
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DD Form 1173 |
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DD Form 1173-1 |
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DD Form 2765 |
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How to Get Your Military ID Card
No matter what type of USID Card you receive, you must follow all three steps listed below:
Step 1: Sponsorship & EligibilityIn order to receive a USID Card, you must be or have a sponsor. For example, if you are a reserve or retired service member, you are a sponsor; if you are a dependent, an active duty or retired service member will be your sponsor.
Step 2: Registration & EnrollmentAll potential cardholders must register in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). To do this, you will need to complete a DD Form 1172-2.
If you are a dependent, an active duty or retired service member must take action to register you in DEERS with the required eligibility documents. Your sponsor may need to complete parts of the DD Form 1172-2. For more information on eligibility documents, review the Pre-Arrival Checklist.
Step 3: Obtaining Your CardYou must visit a Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) site for final verification and processing.
If you are a sponsor, you must bring two forms of ID in original form. At least one form of ID must be a valid state or federal government-issued picture identification (for example, passport, driver's license, or current DoD ID card).
If you are a dependent, you must provide a completed DD Form 1172-2 and two forms of ID in original form. The DD Form 1172-2 must be:
- Digitally signed and submitted using RAPIDS Self Service (available for sponsors with a CAC). Although not required for ID card issuance, dependents may bring a printed copy of the digitally signed and submitted form;
- Signed by your sponsor in front of the Verifying Official at the RAPIDS Site;
- Signed by your sponsor and notarized. A wet or digital signature is acceptable; or
- Signed using a general Power of Attorney. A wet or digital signature is acceptable.
While you are at the RAPIDS Site, expect to have your picture taken.
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Military RetirementFamily and SpouseVeteran BenefitsThe Military ID card is an essential part of accessing your benefits, without it you may not be able to get on base, go to the commissary, child care, or get health care.
The Department of Defense issues eligible dependents and other eligible individuals a distinct identification card (ID) authorizing them to receive Uniformed Services benefits and privileges. Dependents of active duty and retired service members receive a tan colored ID Card (DD Form 1173). The tan ID cards authorize access to commissary exchange and certain morale, welfare and recreation privileges.
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Guard and Reserve Dependent ID Cards
Normally, reserve component (RC) family members and other dependents receive a DD Form 1173-1, the DoD Guard and Reserve Dependent ID Card (red). These cards do not authorize eligibility for medical benefits. They will assist family members in accessing these privileges when accompanied by a copy of the servicemember's orders to active duty or a commissary privilege card. The cards do authorize access to exchange and certain morale, welfare and recreation privileges.
The red ID Card (DD Form 1173-1) serves as proof that individuals have been pre-enrolled in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment System (DEERS). This is an important first step in obtaining family member and dependent medical treatment when the servicemember is called to active duty for 31 consecutive days or more.
RC family members do have unlimted access to base commissary (DeCA) and exchange facilities.
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When the RC servicemember is called to active duty for more than 30 days, part of the processing for entry on active duty should be the completion of DD Form 1172 (Application for Uniformed Services Identification Card). This application, along with the DD Form 1173-1, will allow family members and dependents to receive the DD Form 1173 (tan). These cards will authorize appropriate medical and MWR benefits and privileges for the period of active duty specified on the member's orders.
The DoD uses a system referred to as the Real Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) to issue ID Cards. Family members and eligible dependents are required to report to a RAPIDS ID Card issuing site in order to be issued the appropriate ID card. Since not all military installations have the ability to use RAPIDS you may need to ask your command or unit administration office for a list of ID Card issuing locations in your area or visit the RAPIDS Site Locator online.
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