Who is eligible for military ID?

Military ID Cards are available to current servicemembers, retirees, 100% disabled veterans, and their dependents. There are also Veterans ID cards from the VA.

How do I get a DD Form 1173?

A lost DD Form 1173 can be re-ordered at a Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) site. Use the RAPIDS Site Locator at http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl to find a RAPIDS site closest to your location.

What family members can get a military ID?

Are survivors eligible for a military ID? A surviving spouse and eligible children of deceased active-duty members, retired military members, Medal of Honor recipients and 100% disabled veterans are eligible for military IDs.

What is needed for dependent military ID?

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.

Who is eligible to receive a DD Form 2?

It is issued to the members of the Inactive National Guard and Individual Ready Reserves; DD 2 (Reserve-Retired) is red. It is given to the retired members of the Reserve and National Guard who are not 60 years old yet.

What is a DD 1173 form?

The red ID Card (DD Form 1173-1) serves as proof that individuals have been pre-enrolled in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment System (DEERS). 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.

What is a DD 1173?

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.