- Common Access Card (CAC)
The CAC, a "smart" card about the size of a credit card, is the standard identification for active duty uniformed Service personnel, Selected Reserve, DoD civilian employees, and eligible contractor personnel
- CAC - Overview
Do you have questions about your Common Access Card (CAC) or your Uniformed Services ID Card? This site guides you through the process of obtaining, using, and maintaining both types of cards
- Getting Your CAC
Much of the process of getting a CAC happens without your even knowing it, but you will still need to understand the process to obtain the card Whether you're getting a CAC for the first time or renewing your current CAC, you must follow all four steps listed below:
- Department of Defense List of Acceptable Identity Documents - cac. mil
Unexpired DoD ID cards may be used for CAC reissuance, only if the Sponsor already has two non-DoD ID card forms of identification on file in the DEERS RAPIDS that were valid at the time of scanning
- Managing Your Common Access Card (CAC)
Managing Your Common Access Card (CAC) Once you have your CAC, you'll need to handle it with care because you'll be using it often The information on this page should help you with the most common scenarios
- Getting Your ID Card
You 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
- ID Card Lifecycle
ID cards shall be issued at the RAPIDS site after all sponsorship, enrollment and registration, background investigation (CAC only), and identity and eligibility verification requirements have been satisfied
- Next Generation Uniformed Services ID Card
USID cards are issued to retired and reserve members, dependent family members of uniformed Service members, and other eligible individuals in accordance with DoD policy to facilitate access to benefits, privileges, and DoD bases
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