Search results
Results from the Health.Zone Content Network
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.
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.
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 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.
To qualify for a VIC, a veteran must have served in the US military (including the reserve components) and have received a discharge of honorable or general under honorable conditions. [5] Those with an uncharacterized or unknown discharge may also qualify, provided a review by the VA to ascertain their eligibility determines they are eligible ...
NMCI is a US Department of the Navy program that provides IT services for the Navy and Marine Corps. It consolidated over 6,000 networks, 8,000 applications, and 15,003 logistics systems into a single integrated and secure network.