How can the DoD improve the dependent ID card distribution process?

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 21:23:56 -0400

Ever had the situation where it is time to get new military ID cards for your away-at-college dependent child? They don't open the office on the weekends when your child can go to the post to get his or her card made. It can be frustrating trying to work the logistics in that small 30-day window. What can be done to improve the effiency in dependents obtaining military ID cards? Add a Saturday each month? What do you suggest?

Response by CH (MAJ) William Beaver made Jul 24 at 2015 9:24 PM

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 21:24:47 -0400

Open on Saturday once monthly

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2015 9:32 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 21:32:37 -0400

Some Guard and Reserve units can issue IDs. Check to see if that is an option.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2015 10:15 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 22:15:49 -0400

It would be nice if certain services were available say every other Saturday. I would gladly see Mondays as an off day to facilitate this. I think the current state of affairs assumes that everyone has a stay at home spouse that can access services during normal working hours.

Response by CPO Jon Campbell made Jul 24 at 2015 10:42 PM

CPO Jon Campbell — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 22:42:07 -0400

They could have reservists issue the cards. They need the experience and the practice. I think that the Air Force used to do this.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jul 25 at 2015 1:11 AM

COL Charles Williams — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 01:11:00 -0400

Silly goose... You are assuming the Army cares about you and your family.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Jul 25 at 2015 7:41 AM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 07:41:25 -0400

CH (MAJ) William Beaver Chaplain, I ran into that situation. I was stationed at Bragg, my daughter was going to to college in El Paso. I did my part of the paperwork at my BDE S-1 sent it to my daughter. She went to Bliss, gave them the paperwork and got a new ID. Took a little longer but it all worked out in the end.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2015 8:40 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 08:40:52 -0400

There are options out there. There are also reserve and national guard units just about everywhere that can help. They maintain a DEERS ID facility. It is not just for National Guard. I go to Raleigh to get my ID card instead of Bragg. I walk in and I am out of there in 10 minutes with a new ID card. I would reach out to those facilities for help.

And you can do it online know it looks like. Here a link to an online location for IDs.

https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/self_service/rapids/unauthenticated