The Identification Card/DEERS enrollment office is located at 46 Ashburn Drive, Anne Ely Hall, room number 135.
Office Hours Effective 1 February 2012:
| ID Card Hours: 0730 to 1530 Monday-Friday, Except 2nd Wednesday 0900 to 1530 |
| The Office is closed on Federal Holidays |
Telephone: 717-245-3533, DSN 242-3533 – For those of you driving a long distance it is recommended that you call the office beforehand to ensure the DEERS system is up and running; that the post is open; in addition we can provide you information on any/all documents you need to bring with you.
AR 600-8-14 is the primary regulation which governs issuance of all Department of Defense ID cards.
What is DEERS: Defense Enrollment and Eligibility Reporting System
ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE ORIGINALS OR TRUE CERTIFIED COPIES. SPONSORS MUST ACCOMPANY FAMILY MEMBERS WHEN REQUESTING A NEW ID CARD, EXCEPTIONS ARE A VALID UP-TO-DATE POWER OF ATTORNEY FROM THE SPONSOR; Â FAMILY MEMBERS OF DEPLOYED SOLDIERS MAY PRESENT A COPY OF THE DEPLOYMENT ORDERS AND/OR A VALID POWER OF ATTORNEY; DD FORM 1172 SIGNED BY THE SPONSOR AND VERIFIED BY A VERIFYING OFFICIAL AND/OR NOTARIZED.
TO RENEW A DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IDENITIFICATION CARD OR A COMMON ACCESS CARD (CAC) ALL PERSONNEL MUST BRING TWO FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION, ONE OF WHICH MUST CONTAIN A PHOTO. A CURRENT ID CARD/CAC IS CONSIDERED A VALID FORM OF ID. LIST A AND B ARE APPROVED IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS. NOTE:Â FOR REISSUANCE OF ID CARD/CAC AN EXPIRED ID/CAC MAY BE USED AS A SECONDARY FORM OF IDENTIFICATION, THE PRIMARY DOCUMENT MUST BE UNEXPIRED AND CONTAIN A PHOTOGRAPH.
| LIST A | LIST B |
1. U.S. Passport |
1. Driver's license or ID card issued by a state or outlying possession of the United States provided it contains a photograph or information such as name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color and address |
| 2. Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (Form N-560 or N-561) | 2. ID card issued by federal, state or local government agencies or entities, provided it contains a photograph or information such as name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color and address |
| 3. Certificate of Naturalization (Form N-550 or N-570) |
3. School ID card with a photograph |
| 4. Unexpired foreign passport with I-551 stamp or attached Form I-94 indicating unexpired employment authorization |
4. Voter's registration card |
| 5. Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card with photograph (Form I-151 or I-551) | 5. U.S. Military card or draft record |
| 6. Unexpired Temporary Resident Card (Form I-688) |
6. Military dependent's ID card |
| 7. Unexpired Employment Authorization Card (Form I-688A) |
7. U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Card |
| 8. Unexpired Reentry Permit (Form I-327) |
8. Native American tribal document |
| 9. Unexpired Refugee Travel Document (Form 1-571) |
9. Driver's license issued by a Canadian government authority |
| 10. Unexpired Employment Authorization Document issued by DHS that contains a photograph (Form I-688B) |
For persons under age 18 who are unable to present a document listed above:
10. School record or report card |
Expired Cards: Individual may use the expired CAC or ID card as a secondary ID. A primary document from the table above which contains a photograph must be presented. You may obtain a new CAC Card/ID card up to 60 days prior to expiration.
Grade Change: Promotion Order for AF, USN, USMC, National Guard/Reserve Soldiers, current CAC and 1 additional identification document from the list above.
Security Confiscation: Carlisle Barracks Form 120 (ID card receipt) issued by the Carlisle Barracks Security Guards and 2 forms of identification from the table above - one must have a photo.
Lost ID card: Police report from the Carlisle Barracks Police Office (bldg# 400) and 2 forms of identification from the table above - one must have a photo.
DOD Civilian Employees: Requires two forms of identification from the list above, one must have a photo. Department of the Army civilian employees must have been entered in the DEERS database and have an AKO account.
Contractors: Must have been entered into DEERS through the Contractor Verification System (CVS). Must have 2 forms of identification from the list above, an expired CAC card can be used as the secondary document.
Retirees: Retirement Order, DD Form 214 if applicable, current CAC/ID Card and one of the documents listed in the above table.
Documentation required for initial issuance of an identification card and DEERS enrollment:
Spouse: Original or certified copy of marriage certificate, birth certificate, social security card and individuals must present one additional document with photo. If the spouse is changing his/her last name one of the documents presented must have the new last name.
Newborns: All newborns must be added to DEERS as soon as possible. A hospital record of birth (signed by the attending physician) or a birth certificate is required. A social security card must be presented as soon as one is issued. The sponsor must be present to sign the DD Form 1172 or the spouse must have Power of Attorney or a copy of the sponsor’s deployment order.
Children Born out of Wedlock: Sponsor must have a court order that establishes paternity, SSN card when issued, the child’s birth certificate or a notarized Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity from the state the child resides in and birth certificate, the sponsor must be present to sign the DD Form 1172 or the individual appointed as a power of attorney by the sponsor. When paternity has not been judicially determined by a court or acknowledgement of paternity is not presented member must apply to DFAS, a packet may be obtained at this office.
Child (21-23 yrs): Must be enrolled in an institution of higher learning leading to an associate’s degree or higher as a full-time student and present a letter from the school stating that he or she is enrolled full-time and expected graduation date (printout from the National Clearing House is acceptable). The sponsor must be present to the sign the DD Form 1172 or the spouse must have a power of attorney to sign for the sponsor or a valid DD Form 1172 signed by the sponsors servicing ID card facility not more than 90 days old or a copy of the sponsor’s deployment order. Sponsor will be required to certify in block 89 of the DD Form 1172 that he or she is providing over 50% of the students support. TRICARE coverage will start the day the proper documentation is presented and cannot be retroactive.
DOD Beneficiaries (Army only): Unremarried former spouses can continue to keep their dependent ID card privileges provided they meet the following criteria: The member must have served at least 20 years creditable military service for retired pay, the marriage lasted at least 20 years, and the marriage and service time overlapped by at least 15 years. The number of years overlap in marriage and service determine the extent of benefits authorized. Documents required are original or certified marriage certificate, original or certified copy of the divorce decree, sponsor’s DD Form 214 or Statement of Service. All others must process their request through their respective branch of service.
100% Disabled Veterans: Requires a letter from the Veterans Administration stating that he/she is 100% disabled service-connected and whether the determination is permanent or temporary. A DD Form 214, picture ID and social security card are also required.
Retired Civilians: If your record in DEERS indicates retired you will need 2 forms of identification from the table above - one must have a photo, if not retired in DEERS please also bring a copy of SF 50.
Incapacitated Child over 21 years of age (Army only): DD Form 137-5 which can be obtained from the ID card office, birth certificate, medical statement verifying the child’s medical incapacitation is permanent or temporary, letter from the social security office verifying whether the child is receiving social security benefits, and if so, whose social security number the benefits are being received under. Documents will be forwarded to DFAS who will make the final determination. All others must process their request through their respective branch of service.
Parent/Parent-In-Law Dependency (Army only): DD Form 137-3, which can be obtained from the ID card office, the sponsor’s or spouse’s birth certificate reflecting the parent’s name (as applicable). If the parent has medical problems, a medical statement is required. Documents will be forwarded to DFAS who will make the final determination. All others must process their request through their respective branch of service.
TRICARE Young Adult: New program available for children from 21 (or 23 years if enrolled in full course of study at an approved institution of higher learning) to 26 years. The ID Card/DEERS office will verify TRICARE eligibility in DEERS and a new ID card will be issued for medical and pharmacy benefits only. The ID Card/DEERS office will not have the ability to resolve any issues involving enrollment, if the record in DEERS does not authorize TRICARE, you must resolve the issue with the TRICARE office.
Identification Tags (Dog Tags): You may e-mail or stop in person to receive identification tags. E-mail request must be encrypted due to privacy issues and must contain: last name, first name, middle initial, social security number, blood type and religious preference.
DA Form 1602 (local ID card authorized by the Installation Commander and issued for installation use only) : Must have Carlisle Barracks form 688-R-E filled out completely to include a police check and signed by an authorized official and 2 forms of ID, the primary must be unexpired and contain a photo. For a list of authorized officials please call the office.
You may call 717-245-3533 or e-mail any questions you have to IMCL-HRM@conus.army.mil