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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.
The Combined Arms Center (CAC) is a subordinate headquarters of the US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) that provides leadership and supervision for leader development and professional military and civilian education. The Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) is one of its subordinate organizations that develops and integrates doctrine for the Army.
Army Knowledge Online (AKO) was a web application that provided enterprise information services to the U.S. Army and other customers. AKO was sunset in 2021 and replaced by other platforms.
AOL Mail offers secure and personalized email with features like AOL Mail, news, and weather for free. You can also access your email on the go with an iOS & Android app and get help from experts.
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.
SIPRNet is a system of interconnected computer networks used by the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of State to transmit classified information up to SECRET level. It is the secret component of the Defense Information Systems Network and has access to a small pool of trusted allies, such as the Five Eyes.
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 history and role of the U.S. Army Coast Artillery Corps, which defended the coasts and harbors of the United States from 1901 to 1950. Find out how it evolved from the Artillery Corps, operated heavy and railway artillery in World War I, and used controlled mine fields.