https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-you-think-about-the-common-access-card-cac-and-what-has-been-your-experience-with-it-in-an-operational-environment-or-in-the-rear <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Using my CAC to log on has become second nature for me, so I see no problem and only benefits. It is only when the CAC card has expired or lost that the CAC protocols are a real pain. I have yet to meet anyone who had to reestablish their access with a new card who hasn't had problems getting their work product off of the cloud or assigned computer. However, in the off chance I am surrounded by the digitally challenged, I would like to hear your "CAC Card Stories." Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:34:32 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-you-think-about-the-common-access-card-cac-and-what-has-been-your-experience-with-it-in-an-operational-environment-or-in-the-rear <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Using my CAC to log on has become second nature for me, so I see no problem and only benefits. It is only when the CAC card has expired or lost that the CAC protocols are a real pain. I have yet to meet anyone who had to reestablish their access with a new card who hasn't had problems getting their work product off of the cloud or assigned computer. However, in the off chance I am surrounded by the digitally challenged, I would like to hear your "CAC Card Stories." LTC Thomas Tennant Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:34:32 -0400 2016-04-12T10:34:32-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-you-think-about-the-common-access-card-cac-and-what-has-been-your-experience-with-it-in-an-operational-environment-or-in-the-rear?n=1447852&urlhash=1447852 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I found that my chip got wrecked during the first trip to 29 Palms 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:35:52 -0400 2016-04-12T10:35:52-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-you-think-about-the-common-access-card-cac-and-what-has-been-your-experience-with-it-in-an-operational-environment-or-in-the-rear?n=1447899&urlhash=1447899 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>They are fragile, but very effective. I know of no alternative that offers as many uses for the same total cost of use. I think we could improve the way we issue and manage them and maybe invest money into an improved version. not so much on features but improving its ability to withstand non-typical environments. SSG Ed Mikus Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:43:54 -0400 2016-04-12T10:43:54-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-you-think-about-the-common-access-card-cac-and-what-has-been-your-experience-with-it-in-an-operational-environment-or-in-the-rear?n=1447917&urlhash=1447917 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The tape on the chip is a common prank we play on Airman who leave around their CAC card. SrA Edward Vong Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:48:22 -0400 2016-04-12T10:48:22-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-you-think-about-the-common-access-card-cac-and-what-has-been-your-experience-with-it-in-an-operational-environment-or-in-the-rear?n=1448571&urlhash=1448571 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The only real issue I experienced was damage to the bar code and strip on the back which interfered with the ability to use it in a reader. You are correct regarding the frustrations that come with reestablishing access on a new card. But they are efficient! MAJ L. Nicholas Smith Tue, 12 Apr 2016 13:39:26 -0400 2016-04-12T13:39:26-04:00 2016-04-12T10:34:32-04:00