|
This is an update on information concerning DoD Civilian Retiree
ID Cards. Many of you have already gotten your new cards.
As you know, they are a plastic, credit card- sized ID that looks
like the CAC cards issued to the military and DoD employees, with
the exception that the retiree cards don't have the smart card chip.
Most of you have received a card that identifies you as a Department
of the Army Civilian Retiree rather than one that says DoD on it.
That has to do with a finance code that is still on our records.
Remember we used to receive Department of the Army
paychecks!!! They both work so don't worry about that.
We need to update you on the latest procedures most of which are the
same as last year. The web site that lists the military RAPIDS
locations capable of processing the cards and has access to the
DEERS database is: (www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/owa/home).
Most of the sites will make the cards with no problem. We have
heard from some members that some locations say they don't know
about the card or refuse to make them. If that happens and you
can go to another location, please do so. But let us know that
you had trouble. We can then let the Pentagon know and they
can follow-up with the reluctant site. You will need to supply
two forms of identification. You can access the I-9 form (the
list of acceptable identification is on page 4) at the following
address:
www.formi9.com/i-9.pdf. You should take your SF-50 form
with its pay grade on it to see if they will put the pay grade on
the card. In most cases we have found they do not. If
you need a copy of your SF-50 or P3150, you will need to send a
letter to the Freedom of Information Act Privacy Office, The
National Security Agency, Suite 6248, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755.
Include your full name used during your federal service, date of
birth, SSN, beginning and ending dates of federal service and be
sure to sign your letter.
If by chance when you go to get your card, your name is not in the
database, call Bev Orders in the Phoenix Office on 688-7859.
We will work with Security here at the Agency to get your name
entered into the database. The RAPIDS locations cannot do that
for you and neither can the people at the Pentagon.
Please understand that military commanders retain the authority to
restrict access to their own facilities, so while you are entitled
to the card, you may find restrictions on where you can use it to
access MWR activities.
For those who don't have a computer, ask a friend or relative who
has one to help you or visit your local library for help accessing
the sites listed above. You can also try calling your local
military base to inquire about the card and what they require to
issue you one.
All the best in getting and using your ID card.
|
