What do the different color military IDs mean?

Next Generation USID cards are color coded as white or blue. White cards are for current/former uniformed service members, dependents, and “all remaining personnel”. Blue Next Gen USID cards are for non-u.s. citizen sponsors and their dependents.

What is a tan military ID card?

Dependents of active duty and retired service members receive a tan colored ID Card (DD Form 1173). The tan ID cards authorize access to commissary exchange and certain morale, welfare and recreation privileges.

Who is eligible for a DoD ID card?

Military ID Cards are available to current servicemembers, retirees, 100% disabled veterans, and their dependents. There are also Veterans ID cards from the VA.

Who is entitled to a tan military ID card?

The tan military ID card is issued to any of the following ex-military members: permanently, 100-percent disabled veterans, Medal of Honor recipients, area executives, USO assistant directors (OCONUS), transitional health care members, center directors and former servicemembers receiving retired pay.

What does the Red ID card stand for?

The red ID Card (DD Form 1173-1) serves as proof that individuals have been pre-enrolled in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment System (DEERS). This is an important first step in obtaining family …

Who are the dependents of a retiree ID card?

Dependents of: Reserve members not on Active Duty or in receipt of retired pay; former members not in receipt of retired pay; Reserve servicemembers who die after receipt of NOE No matter what type of USID Card you receive, you must follow all three steps listed below:

Who is eligible for the Uniformed Services ID card?

The Uniformed Services ID Card is for military family members – including military spouses and dependent children over 10 – retirees and former service members, members of the Individual Ready Reserves and inactive National Guard.