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Learn about the different types of identity documents issued by the U.S. Department of Defense to identify a person as a member of the Armed Forces or a dependent. See the colors, features, and functions of the Common Access Card, the Next Generation USID card, and the legacy ID cards.
Learn about the different types of identity documents used in the US, such as driver's license, passport, Social Security card, and birth certificate. Find out how the Social Security number is the de facto national identifier for various purposes, but not a proof of identity.
The common access card (CAC) is a smart card used by U.S. defense personnel and some civilians for identification, access, and authentication. It contains personal information, photo, fingerprint, and encryption key, and can be used for various purposes such as computer networks, Geneva Conventions, and travel.
DEERS is a computerized system that tracks eligibility for military benefits, healthcare, and other entitlements for service members, veterans, dependents, and others. DEERS also produces DoD ID cards, such as Common Access Cards, with an electronic data interchange personal identifier (EDIPI).
Army Knowledge Online (AKO) was a web application that provided enterprise information services to the U.S. Army and other customers. It was sunset in 2021 and replaced by other platforms.
This web page provides a partial list of agencies, field activities, and other components under the United States Department of Defense (DoD), which controls the Armed Forces of the United States. It also includes the names and functions of the major commands, the combatant commands, and the unified combatant commands of the DoD.
RAPIDS is a system that issues the definitive credential within the US Department of Defense (DoD) using information from the DEERS system. It authenticates individuals, captures unique identifying characteristics, and provides a distinct identification credential for DoD affiliation and benefits.
The Department of the Army is the federal agency that organizes and leads the U.S. Army, one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense. It is headed by the secretary of the Army, who is a civilian appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.