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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.
Learn about the different types of US military ID cards, such as the Common Access Card and the Next Generation USID card, and how they are used to access military facilities and benefits. Find out the history and evolution of the US military ID cards, from the color-coded legacy cards to the smart card system.
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).
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RAPIDS is a system that issues the definitive credential within the US Department of Defense (DoD) using information from the DEERS database. It authenticates individuals, captures unique characteristics, and provides a distinct identification card for DoD benefits and privileges.
Army Knowledge Online (AKO) was a web application that provided enterprise information services to the US Army and DoD customers. AKO was sunset in 2021 and replaced by Defense Knowledge Online.
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. It is the secret component of the Defense Information Systems Network and has a domain structure and naming convention similar to the open internet.
A service number is a unique identifier for U.S. military personnel, used from 1918 to 1974 and later replaced by social security numbers. Learn about the history, usage, format and examples of service numbers for different branches and ranks.