DODFinal Rule
Identification Cards for Members of the Uniformed Services, Their Dependents, and Other Eligible Individuals; Amendment
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Summary
The Department of Defense is updating the rules for how military ID cards are issued and used by active duty members, retirees, their families, and other eligible people. This change affects millions of people who rely on these IDs for access to military bases, healthcare, and other benefits.
Key Points
- 1The regulation modifies eligibility requirements and procedures for obtaining military identification cards
- 2Changes apply to active duty service members, retirees, family members (dependents), and other individuals authorized to receive military IDs
- 3The update likely streamlines the application process or changes which documents are needed to get or renew a military ID
- 4Military ID cards provide access to bases, healthcare facilities, and discounts at military exchanges and commissaries
- 5Public comment period is open until January 31, 2026, allowing service members and their families to provide feedback before final rules take effect
Key Dates
Published
December 1, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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