I am wondering did the whole Army get new serial numbers a while back or just retirees?

2020-07-23T09:57:33-04:00

After decades of having ones serial number stenciled on duffel bags, printed on all sorts of cards and papers, verbally said, etc. I am told we need to change serial numbers again, for security it is said. My 8th NG, RA (2), ER, E, O, no prefix and new one.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2020 10:06 AM

2020-07-23T10:06:47-04:00

I know the military moved to DoD ID numbers. Is that what you're meaning?

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2020 10:18 AM

2020-07-23T10:18:00-04:00

Are you referring to this:

To protect your privacy and personal identity information, the Department of Defense (DoD) is removing Social Security Numbers (SSNs) from all ID cards. A DoD Identification number and a unique DoD Benefits Number (DBN) will be printed on the cards. You'll get the new ID card with your unique DBN when your current ID card expires.
https://tricare.mil/ssn/

ssn

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2020 10:19 AM

2020-07-23T10:19:31-04:00

https://www.army.mil/article/54310/dod_to_drop_social_security_numbers_from_id_cards

DoD to drop social security numbers from ID cards

Response by SPC Kevin Ford made Jul 23 at 2020 10:54 AM

2020-07-23T10:54:46-04:00

When I was in they did everything by SSN, even on my dog tags. I don't know who came up with that system but it wasn't a good idea. I hope they changed it.

Response by SSG Dennis R. made Jul 23 at 2020 8:13 PM

2020-07-23T20:13:07-04:00

My dog tags - from 1968 - have both an RA# and SSAN.

Response by MAJ John Lavin made Jul 23 at 2020 9:08 PM

2020-07-23T21:08:06-04:00

My first SN was 05000000. Then it was my SSN 000-00-0000. So changing SN’s is nothing new in the US Military.