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How To Get
A Military ID As an Army wife, your military ID card is one
of the most essential documents you will ever have in your possession
while your soldier serves in the Army. It serves as your way to access
the post, allows you to shop in the commissary and PX, serves as your
insurance card and can sometimes entitle you to valuable military
discounts. Who is eligible?
Your husband likely was
instructed by his recruiter to take his marriage certificate, birth
certificate and other pertinent paperwork with him to reception (time
before he begins basic training). While he is in reception, your soldier
will enroll each dependent (as stated above) in DEERS (Defense
Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System). He will complete DD Form 1172
so that each dependent can obtain an ID. Your soldier will then mail
this form to you. When you receive it (which may take several weeks or
longer), proceed to the nearest military base. You do not have to go to
an Army post. I had my ID made at an Air Force base as it was closest to
my home. It seems that every ID
station has different requirements. I only had to have the DD Form 1172
to have my ID made. Others have had to show birth certificates or a
power of attorney. Be safe and take all of your documentation with you
or call ahead and ask. If you are not close to a military installation, you can always wait until you go for your husband’s graduation or until he gets to his first duty station. Just keep in mind that you will not be able to take advantage of any military benefits without your ID. RELATED ARTICLES: Military ID Guidelines & Renewal Find out what documents you need and the learn about the general guidelines.
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