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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).
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.
An Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) is an evaluation form used by the US Air Force to assess the performance and potential of enlisted members. Learn about the purpose, history, format, and criticism of EPRs, and how they are replaced by Enlisted Performance Briefs in 2023.
DCSA is a federal security and defense agency of the US Department of Defense that provides personnel vetting, critical technology protection, counterintelligence, and training. It was formed in 2019 from the reorganization of the Defense Security Service and the Defense Investigative Service.
milSuite is a collection of online applications designed to enhance secure collaboration for the United States Department of Defense. It comprises ten applications, such as milBook, milWiki, milTube, milUniversity and milSurvey, that provide information-sharing tools and platforms for military personnel across the joint-domain.
Learn about the alphanumeric code used by the US Air Force to identify a specific job. Find out the meaning of the letters and numbers in the AFSC system and see examples of different AFSCs.
Learn how cadet rank at the US Air Force Academy is determined by class year and job, and see the different insignia for each rank and squadron. Find out about former and defunct cadet squadrons, merit lists, aviation insignia, and other qualifications.