32 CFR Part 161 — Identification (ID) Cards for Members of the Uniformed Services, Their Dependents, and Other Eligible Individuals

PART 161—IDENTIFICATION (ID) CARDS FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES, THEIR DEPENDENTS, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5703, 10 U.S.C. 1061-1064, 1072-1074, 1074a-1074c, 1076, 1076a, 1077, and 1095(k)(2); 18 U.S.C. 499, 506, 509, 701, and 1001; 10 U.S.C. 1408(h), 1044a, and chapter 1223. Source: 79 FR 709, Jan. 6, 2014, unless otherwise noted. Subpart A—Identification (ID) Cards for Members of the Uniformed Services, Their Dependents, and Other Eligible Individuals § 161.1 Purpose. This part: (a) Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for the issuing of distinct DoD ID cards. The ID cards shall be issued to uniformed service members, their dependents, DoD civilian employees, and other eligible individuals and will be used as proof of identity and DoD affiliation. (b) Sets forth responsibilities and procedures for the DoD ID card life-cycle in accordance with this part. (c) Prescribes the benefits for commissary; exchange; morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR); Military Health Services direct care in military treatment facilities (MTFs); and TRICARE civilian health care (CHC) in support of the members of the uniformed services, their dependents, and other eligible individuals, in accordance with this part. (d) Provides procedures and defines acceptable documentation for enrollment and eligibility verification, as necessary, for DoD ID card issuance and as described in DoD Instruction 1000.13 and subparts B and C of this part. [79 FR 709, Jan. 6, 2014, as amended at 81 FR 74875, Oct. 27, 2016] § 161.2 Applicability. This part applies to: (a) The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Military Departments (including the Coast Guard at all times, including when it is a Service in the Department of Homeland Security by agreement with that Department), the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the Department of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as the “DoD Components”). (b) The Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS), under agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), under agreement with the Department of Commerce. § 161.3 Definitions. Unless otherwise noted, these terms and their definitions are for the purpose of this part. 20/20/20, 20/20/15, or 10/20/10. Abused dependent. (1) Entitled to retired pay based on 20 or more years of service who, on or after October 23, 1992, while a member, are eligible to receive retired pay terminated as a result of misconduct involving the abuse of the spouse or dependent child pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1408(h); or (2) Not entitled to retired pay, who have received a dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge, dismissal from a uniformed service as a result of a court martial conviction for an offense involving physical or emotional abuse of a spouse or child, or were administratively discharged as a result of such an offense, separated on or after November 30, 1993. Access to a DoD network. Access to a DoD network (remote). (1) Another NIPRNet resource outside of the originating domain; or (2) An authorized system that resides outside of the NIPRNet. This includes domain-level access from handheld devices. Remote access includes logon for the purposes of telework, Virtual Private Network, and remote administration by DoD or non-DoD personnel. Active duty. Active duty for a period of more than 30 days. Adopted child. Annulled. Annulment decree. Attainment of age 65. Benefits. CAC PIN reset (CPR). Certificate of live birth. Certified document. (1) Conveys the appropriate seal or markings of the issuer; (2) Has a means to validate the authenticity of the document by a reference or source number; (3) Is a notarized legal document or other document approved by a Judge Advocate, other members of the armed forces designated by law and regulations to have the powers set forth in 10 U.S.C 1044a, or other eligible persons in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 1044a; or (4) Has the appropriate certificate of authentication by a U.S. Consular Officer in the foreign country of issuance which attests to the authenticity of the signature and seal. Certified English translation. CHC. Child. (1) 21 or 22 years old and enrolled in a full-time course of higher learning; (2) 21 or older but incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before the 21st birthday; or (3) 21 or 22 years old and was enrolled full-time in an accredited institution of higher learning but became incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical condition while a full-time student. Civilian employee. Civilian noncombatant personnel. Commissary. http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/133017p.pdf Competitive service positions. Contingency operation. http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/new_pubs/jp1_02.pdf Contractor employee. Contractors authorized to accompany the force. Cross-servicing. Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). Dependent. Direct Care (DC). Dissolution decree. Divorce decree. Dual eligible. http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/C?c102:./temp/∼c102UvpYbH Dual status. Eligibility documentation. Entitlements. Entry level separation. http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/133214p.pdf (1) 180 days after beginning training if the Service member is ordered to active duty for training for one continuous period of 180 days or more; or (2) 90 days after the beginning of the second period of active duty training if the Service member is ordered to active duty for training under a program that splits the training into two or more separate periods of active duty. For the purposes of characterization of service or description of separation, the Service member's status is determined by the date of notification as to the initiation of separation proceedings. Excepted service positions. Exchange. Family member. Federal employee. Federally controlled facility. http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/memoranda/fy2005/m05-24.pdf Federally controlled information systems. (2) Information systems used or operated by an agency or by a contractor of an agency or other organization on behalf of an agency (44 U.S.C. 3544(a)(1)(A)). Financial dependency determination. Foreign affiliate. http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/523020p.pdf Former member. Former spouse. (1) 20 years marriage, 20 years creditable service for retirement, and 20 years overlap between the marriage and the service (referred to as 20/20/20). The benefits eligibility begins on the date of divorce; (2) 20 years marriage, 20 years creditable service for retirement, and 15 years overlap between the marriage and the service (referred to as 20/20/15). The benefits eligibility begins on the date of divorce; or (3) A spouse whose marriage was terminated from a uniformed service member who has their eligibility to receive retired pay terminated as a result of misconduct based on Service-documented abuse of the spouse and has 10 years of marriage, 20 years of creditable service for retirement, 10 years of overlap between the marriage and the service (referred to as 10/20/10). The benefits eligibility begins on the date of divorce. Foster child. Full-time student. Full-time work schedule. Inactive National Guard (ING). Incapacitated person. Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). Institution of higher learning. Intergovernmental Personnel Act personnel. Intermittent work schedule. Invitational travel order (ITO). Letter of authorization (LOA). Letter from a school registrar. Marriage certificate. Medical sufficiency statement. Medicare. (1) Medicare part A. (2) Medicare part B. Member. MWR. http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/101510p.pdf National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). Nonappropriated fund (NAF) employees. Non-regular service retirement. Notarization. prima facie Part-time work schedule. Permanent employee. Placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense). Placement agreement. Pre-adoptive child. (1) Has not attained the age of 21; or (2) Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary and is, or was at the time of the member's or former member's death, in fact dependent on the member or former member for over one-half of the child's support; or (3) Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that occurs while a dependent of a member or former member and is, or was at the time of the member's or former member's death, in fact dependent on the member or former member for over one-half of the child's support. Privileges. Ready Reserve. Remarried parent. Retired Reserve entitled to pay at age 60 (Gray Area Retirees). Seasonal employment. Selected Reserve (SelRes). Service Project Officer (SPO). SES positions. Site security manager (SSM). Sponsor. Spouse. Standby Reserve. Stepchild. Surviving dependent. Temporary assignment. Transitional Health Care (THC). (1) A member who is involuntarily separated from active duty. (2) A member of a Reserve Component who is separated from active duty to which called or ordered in support of a contingency operation if the active duty is for a period of more than 30 days. (3) A member who is separated from active duty for which the member is involuntarily retained in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 12305 in support of a contingency operation. (4) A member who is separated from active duty served pursuant to a voluntary agreement of the member to remain on active duty for a period of less than 1 year in support of a contingency operation. (5) A member who receives a sole survivorship discharge (as defined in 10 U.S.C. 1174); or (6) A member who is separated from active duty who agrees to become a member of the SelRes. Section 734 of Public Law 110-417, which took effect on October 14, 2008 extended THC benefits to a uniformed service member who is separated from active duty who agrees to become a member of the SelRes of the Ready Reserve of a Reserve Component. Trusted Agent (TA). http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/eforms/dd1172-2.pdf Trusted Agent Security Manager (TASM). Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS) (formerly known as Contractor Verification System (CVS)). United States. Unmarried. Unremarried. U.S. territories and possessions. VA rating determination letter. Verifying Official (VO). Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity. Ward. (1) Has not attained the age of 21; (2) Has not attained the age of 23 and is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary; or (3) Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that occurred while the person was considered a dependent of the member or former member. Widow. Widower. [79 FR 709, Jan. 6, 2014, as amended at 81 FR 74875, Oct. 27, 2016; 89 FR 11179, Feb. 14, 2024; 90 FR 55044, Dec. 1, 2025] § 161.4 Policy. (a) It is DoD policy that a distinct DoD ID card shall be issued to uniformed service members, their dependents, DoD civilian employees, and other eligible individuals and will be used as proof of identity and DoD affiliation. (b) DoD ID cards shall serve as the Geneva Convention Card for eligible personnel in accordance with DoD Instruction 1000.1, “Identity Cards Required by the Geneva Convention” (available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/100001p.pdf (c) DoD ID cards shall be issued through a secure and authoritative process in accordance with DoD Instruction 1000.25, “DoD Personnel Identity Protection (PIP) Program” (available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/100025p.pdf (d) The CAC, a form of DoD ID card, shall serve as the Federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card for DoD implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, “Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors” (available at http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/laws/gc_1217616624097.shtm (e) ID cards, in a form distinct from the CAC, shall be issued and will serve as proof of identity and DoD affiliation for eligible communities that do not require the Federal PIV card that complies with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 and FIPS Publication 201-3, “Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors” (available at https://dx.doi.org/10.6028/NIST.FIPS.201-3 [79 FR 709, Jan. 6, 2014, as amended at 81 FR 74877, Oct. 27, 2016; 89 FR 11179, Feb. 14, 2024] § 161.5 Responsibilities. (a) The USD(P&R) shall: (1) Oversee implementation of the procedures within this part. (2) Establish overall policy and procedures for the issuance of ID cards to members of the uniformed services, their dependents, and other eligible individuals. (3) Establish minimum acceptable criteria for establishment and confirmation of personal identity, policy for the issuance of the DoD enterprise personnel identity credentials, and approve of additional systems under the PIP Program in accordance with DoD Instruction 1000.25. (4) Act as the Principal Staff Assistant (PSA) for the DEERS, the RAPIDS, and the Personnel Identity Protection (PIP) Program in accordance with DoD Instruction 1000.25. (5) Maintain the DEERS data system in support of the Department of Defense in accordance with applicable law and directives. (6) Develop and field the required RAPIDS infrastructure and all elements of field support to issue ID cards including but not limited to software distribution, hardware procurement and installation, on-site and depot-level hardware maintenance, on-site and Web-based user training and central telephone center support, and telecommunications engineering and network control center assistance. (7) In coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD(I)), the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (USD(AT&L)), and the DoD Chief Information Officer (DoD CIO) establish policy and oversight for CAC life-cycle compliance with FIPS Publication 201-3. (8) Establish procedures that will uniquely identify personnel with specific associations with the Department of Defense and maintain the integrity of the unique personnel identifier in coordination with the DoD Components in accordance with DoD Directive 8320.03, “Unique Identification (UID) Standards for a Net-Centric Department of Defense” (available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/832003p.pdf (b) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs (ASD(RA)), under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(P&R), shall develop policies and establish guidance for the National Guard and Reserve Component communities that affect benefits, entitlements, identity, and ID cards. (c) The Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy (DASD(MC&FP)), under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(P&R), shall develop policy and procedures to determine eligibility for access to DoD programs for MWR; commissaries; exchanges; lodging; children and youth; DoD schools; family support; voluntary and post-secondary education; and other military community and family benefits that affect identity and ID cards. (d) The Director, Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA), under the authority, direction, and control of the USD(P&R) and in addition to the responsibilities in paragraph (h) of this section, shall, in accordance with DoD Instruction 1000.25: (1) Develop policies and procedures for the oversight, funding, personnel staffing, direction, and functional management of the PIP Program. (2) Coordinate with the Principal Under Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (ASD(HA)), and the ASD(RA) on changes to enrollment and eligibility policy and procedures pertaining to personnel, medical, and dental issues that affect the PIP Program. (3) Develop policies and procedures to support the functional requirements of the PIP Program, DEERS, and the DEERS client applications. (4) Secure funding in support of new requirements to support the PIP Program or the enrollment and eligibility functions of DEERS and RAPIDS. (5) Approve the addition or elimination of population categories eligible for ID cards in accordance with applicable law. (6) Establish the type and form of ID card issued to eligible populations categories and administer pilot programs to determine the suitable form of ID card for newly identified populations. (7) Determines and maintains a list of forms of documentation that are acceptable for the purpose of eligibility verification, in accordance with applicable law. (8) Through the Director, Defense Manpower Data Center: (i) Provides and maintains training on the examination and inspection of documentation for the purpose of eligibility verification for DEERS enrollment, record management, and ID card issuance. (ii) Supports and maintains the development of automated data feeds to DEERS that serve as authoritative eligibility sources for applicable DoD ID card-eligible personnel. (iii) Supports and maintains the development of the Real-time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) as the application used to incorporate and collect eligibility documentation. (e) The USD(AT&L) shall: (1) Update the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), current edition (available at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html (2) Ensure that the requirement for contractors to return CACs at the completion or termination of each individual's support on a specific contract is included in all applicable contracts. (f) The USD(I) shall: (1) Establish policy for the use of DoD issued ID cards for physical access purposes in accordance with DoD 5200.08-R, “Physical Security Program” (available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/520008r.pdf (2) Establish policy for military, civilian, and contractor employee background investigation, submission, and adjudication across the Department of Defense, in compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 and Office of Personnel Management Memorandum, “Final Credentialing Standards for Issuing Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Cards Under HSPD-12” (available at http://www.opm.gov/investigate/resources/final_credentialing_standards.pdf (g) The DoD CIO shall: (1) In coordination with the USD(I), USD(P&R), and USD(AT&L), establish policy and oversight for CAC life-cycle compliance with Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201-1. (2) Provide guidance regarding the use of DoD and non-DoD identification credentials on DoD information systems, including the Federal PIV cards, for authenticating to DoD network accounts and DoD private Web sites. (3) Ensure that the DoD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) conforms to all applicable FIPS to the greatest extent possible. (h) The OSD and DoD Component heads other than the Secretaries of the Military Departments, shall: (1) Develop and implement Component-level procedures for DoD directed policies and statutory requirements to support benefits eligibility through DEERS. (2) Develop and implement Component-level ID card life-cycle procedures to comply with the provisions of this Instruction. (3) Ensure all DoD employees, uniformed service members, and all other eligible CAC applicants, including contractor employees and other affiliate CAC applicants, have met the background investigation requirements referenced in paragraph (a)(3) of § 161.6 of this part prior to approving CAC sponsorship and registration. Background investigation status must be verified and documented by the sponsor or sponsoring organization in conjunction with application for CAC issuance. (4) Establish processes and procedures as part of the normal check-in and check-out process for collection of the CAC for all categories of DoD personnel and contractor employees when there is a separation, retirement, termination, contract termination or expiration, or CAC revocation. Since CACs contain personally identifiable information (PII), they shall be treated and controlled in accordance with 32 CFR part 310, and DoD 5200.1-M, Volume 4, “DoD Information Security Program: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)” (available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/520001_vol4.pdf (5) Provide appropriate space and staffing for all DoD ID card issuing operations, as well as reliable telecommunications to and from the Defense Information Systems Agency managed Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network. (6) Provide funding for CAC cardstock, printer consumables, and electromagnetically opaque sleeves to Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). (7) Protect cardstock and consumables in accordance with the guidelines and standards issued and maintained by DMDC. (8) In accordance with FIPS Publication 201-3, provide electromagnetic opaque sleeves or other comparable technologies to protect against any unauthorized contactless access to the cardholder unique identification number stored on the CAC. (9) Manage the distribution and locations of CAC personal identification number (PIN) reset workstations. (10) To the maximum extent possible, and in accordance with DoD Components' designated accrediting authority guidelines, ensure networked workstations are properly configured and available for CAC holders to use the User Maintenance Portal-Post Issuance Portal (UMP-PIP) service. (11) Oversee supervision of TASS TAs and TA security managers and ensure the number of contractors overseen by any TA is manageable. (12) Comply with the provisions of this part and provide timely and accurate support to the provisions of this part. (13) Ensure that the policies and procedures in subpart D of this part are implemented to protect the privacy of individuals in the collection, use, maintenance, and dissemination of personally identifiable information, in accordance with 32 CFR part 310. (i) The Secretaries of the Military Departments; Director, Division of Commissioned Corps Personnel and Readiness, USPHS; and Administrator, NOAA, shall: (1) Appoint project officers from a level that represents the Service position of the active, National Guard, and Reserve Components for personnel policy to serve on the Joint Uniformed Services Personnel Advisory Committee. (2) Comply with the provisions of this part and other related policy and procedural guidance from the Department of Defense. (3) Coordinate with the Director, DoDHRA, through the Joint Uniformed Services Personnel Advisory Committee, to determine if the list of acceptable eligibility documentation needs to be amended to add new documents or remove outdated documents. (4) Ensure that the policies and procedures in this subpart are implemented to protect the privacy of individuals in the collection, use, maintenance, and dissemination of personally identifiable information, in accordance with 32 CFR part 310. [79 FR 709, Jan. 6, 2014, as amended at 81 FR 74878, Oct. 27, 2016; 89 FR 11179, Feb. 14, 2024; 89 FR 18543, Mar. 14, 2024] § 161.6 Procedures. (a) The DoD ID card life cycle shall be supported by an infrastructure that is predicated on a systems-based model for credentialing as described in FIPS Publication 201-3. Paragraphs (a)(1) through (7) of this section represent the baseline requirements for the life cycle of all DoD ID cards. The specific procedures and sequence of order for these items will vary based on the applicant's employment status or affiliation with the DoD and the type of ID card issued. Detailed procedures of the ID card life cycle for each category of applicant and type of ID card shall be provided by the responsible agency. (1) Sponsorship and eligibility. (2) Registration and enrollment. (3) Background investigation. (4) Identity and eligibility verification. (5) Issuance. (6) Use and maintenance. (7) Retrieval and revocation. (b) The guidelines and restrictions of this paragraph apply to all forms of DoD ID cards. (1) Any person willfully altering, damaging, lending, counterfeiting, or using these cards in any unauthorized manner is subject to fine or imprisonment or both, as prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 499, 506, 509, 701, and 1001. Section 701 of 18 U.S.C. prohibits photographing or otherwise reproducing or possessing DoD ID cards in an unauthorized manner, under penalty of fine or imprisonment or both. Unauthorized or fraudulent use of ID cards would exist if bearers used the card to obtain benefits and privileges to which they are not entitled. Examples of authorized photocopying include photocopying of DoD ID cards to facilitate medical care processing, check cashing, voting, tax matters, compliance with 50 U.S.C. appendix 501 (also known as “The Service member's Civil Relief Act”), or administering other military-related benefits to eligible beneficiaries. When possible, the ID card will be electronically authenticated in lieu of photographing the card. (2) International agreements (including status-of-forces agreements) and host-nation law may limit and/or define the types of support available to personnel in overseas areas. Although an ID card may be used to verify eligibility in the United States for access to, for example, commissary or exchange facilities, the use of such facilities overseas may be limited to persons who are stationed or performing temporary duty in a foreign country under official orders in support of a mutual defense mission with the host nation. ID cards shall be issued only for the purposes identified in and in accordance with this Instruction, and the Heads of the DoD Components shall use other means, such as ration cards, to implement provisions in international agreements or to prevent violations of applicable host-nation law. ID cards shall not be issued for the sole purpose of implementing provisions of international agreements or restrictions based on applicable host-nation law. (3) All ID cards are property of the U.S. Government and shall be returned upon separation, resignation, firing, termination of contract or affiliation with the DoD, or upon any other event in which the individual no longer requires the use of such ID card. (4) To prevent any unauthorized use, ID cards that are expired, invalidated, stolen, lost, or otherwise suspected of potential or actual unauthorized use shall be revoked in DEERS along with the PKI certificates on the CACs immediately revoked. (5) There are instances where graphical representations of ID cards are necessary to facilitate the DoD mission. When used and distributed, the replicas must not be the same size as the ID card, must have the word “SAMPLE” written on them, and shall not contain an individual's PII. All SAMPLE ID cards must be maintained in a controlled environment and shall not serve as a valid ID. (6) Individuals within the DoD who have multiple personnel category codes (e.g., an individual who is both a reservist and a contractor) shall be issued a separate ID card in each personnel category for which they are eligible. Multiple current ID cards of the same form (e.g., CAC) shall not be issued or exist for an individual under a single personnel category code. (7) ID cards shall not be amended, modified, or overprinted by any means. No stickers or other adhesive materials are to be placed on either side of an ID card. Holes shall not be punched into ID cards, except when a CAC has been requested by the next of kin for an individual who has perished in the line of duty. A CAC provided to next of kin shall have the status of the card revoked in DEERS, have the certificates revoked, and have a hole punched through the integrated circuit chip before it is released to the next of kin. (8) An ID card shall be in the personal custody of the individual to whom it was issued at all times. If required by military authority, it shall be surrendered for ID or investigation. (c) CAC migration to Federal PIV requirements. (1) The Director, DMDC shall: (i) Procure and distribute CAC consumables, including card stock, electromagnetically opaque sleeves, and printer supplies, commensurate with funding received from the DoD Components. (ii) In coordination with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, establish an electronic process for securing CAC eligibility information on foreign government military, employee, or contract support personnel whose visit status and background investigation has been confirmed, documented, and processed in accordance with DoD Directive 5230.20, “Visits and Assignments of Foreign Nationals” (available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/523020p.pdf (iii) In accordance with FIPS Publication 201-3, electronically capture and store source documents in the identity-proofing process at the accession points for eligible ID card holders. (iv) Implement modifications to the CAC applets and interfaces, add contactless capability to the CAC platform and implement modifications to the CAC topology to support compliance with FIPS Publication 201-3. (v) Establish and implement procedures for capturing biometrics required to support CAC issuance, which includes fingerprints and facial images specified in FIPS Publication 201-3 and National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-76-1, “Biometric Data Specification for Personal Identity Verification” (available at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/800-76-1/SP800-76-1_012407.pdf (vi) In coordination with the Executive Manager for DoD Biometrics and the Office of the USD(AT&L), implement the capability to obtain two segmented images (primary and secondary) fingerprint minutiae from the full 10-print fingerprints captured as part of the initial background investigation process for CAC issuance. (vii) Maintain a capability for a CAC holder to reset or unlock PINs from a system outside of the CAC issuance infrastructure. (2) The Executive Manager for DoD Biometrics, as appointed by the Secretary of the Army as DoD Executive Agent for DoD Biometrics in accordance with DoD Directive 8521.01E, “Department of Defense Biometrics” (available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/852101p.pdf (i) Establish biometric standards for collection, storage, and subsequent transmittal of biometric information in accordance with DoD Directive 8521.01E (available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/852101p.pdf (ii) In coordination with the USD(P&R), the USD(I), and the Heads of the DoD Components, establish capability for biometric collection and enrollment operations to support CAC issuance in accordance with 32 CFR part 310 and National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-76-1 (available at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/800-76-1/SP800-76-1_012407.pdf (3) The Identity Protection and Management Senior Coordinating Group shall: (i) Monitor the CAC and identity management related activities outlined within this Instruction in accordance with DoD Instruction 1000.25 (available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/100025p.pdf (ii) Maintain a configuration management process for the CAC and its related components to monitor DoD compliance with FIPS Publication 201-3. [79 FR 709, Jan. 6, 2014, as amended at 81 FR 74878, Oct. 27, 2016; 89 FR 11179, Feb. 14, 2024] Subpart B—DoD Identification (ID) Cards: ID Card Life-Cycle § 161.7 ID card life-cycle procedures. (a) Sponsorship and eligibility. (1) The population categories and specific ID cards for which applicants are eligible are listed in Appendix 1 of this section. The majority of these populations are eligible to be sponsored for an ID card based on either their employment status with the DoD or their authorization to receive DoD benefits and entitlements. Examples of these population categories include, but are not limited to: Uniformed services personnel; DoD civilian employees; military retirees; certain DoD beneficiaries; and the eligible dependents for these categories. (2) Specific populations, listed in paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of Appendix 1 of this section who are eligible to submit for the “U.S. DoD/Uniformed Service ID Card” may only be sponsored if they meet additional criteria. Examples of these population categories include DoD contractors, non-DoD Federal civilians, State employees, and other non-DoD personnel that have an affiliation with the DoD other than through employment or contract. Eligibility for these approved population categories is based on the DoD Government sponsor's determination of the type and frequency of access required to DoD facilities or networks. For the populations described in this paragraph, the applicant's sponsor must confirm that the applicant meets one of the requirements in paragraphs (a)(2)(i) and (iii) of this section: (i) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely. Access to the DoD network must require the use of a computer with Government-controlled configuration or use of a DoD-approved remote access procedure in accordance with the Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guide, “Secure Remote Computing” (available at http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/a-z.html (ii) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures. (iii) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD (applicable to DoD contractors only) on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. (A) The frequency of “recurring basis” for access shall be determined by the DoD Component concerned in coordination with installation security policies. (B) CAC eligibility for applicants requiring physical access to multiple DoD facilities on a recurring basis for less than 6 months are risk-based decisions that shall be made by the DoD Component concerned in coordination with installation security policies. These applicants may instead be eligible for local or regional base passes in accordance with Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD(I)) and local installation security policies and procedures. (b) Registration and enrollment. (1) For uniformed services personnel and DoD civilians, all submissions to DEERS must be made electronically via an authorized data source feed (e.g., Civilian Personnel Management Service). Data source feeds for additional population categories shall be approved and incorporated by the Office of the USD(P&R) (OUSD(P&R)) as they become available. (2) The population categories that are not registered via an authorized data source feed will be registered in DEERS via the RAPIDS using the DD Form 1172-2 or via the TASS (formerly known as CVS, as described in § 161.8 of this subpart. (c) Background Investigation. http://www.dtic.mil/whs/ directives/corres/pdf/ 520046p.pdf (1) A background investigation shall be initiated by the sponsoring organization before a CAC can be issued. The mechanisms required to verify completion of background investigation activities for DoD, military, and civilian CAC populations are managed within the DoD human resources and personnel security communities and are linked to the CAC issuance process. An automated means is not currently in place to confirm the vetting for populations other than DoD military and civilian personnel such as CAC-eligible contractors and non-DoD Federal civilian affiliates. When data is not available within the CAC issuance infrastructure on the background investigation status for an applicant, the sponsor shall be responsible for confirming that the required background investigation procedures comply with the DoD Instruction 5200.46 and FIPS Publication 201-3 before a CAC is authorized for issuance. (2) Issuance of a CAC requires, at a minimum, the completion of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check with favorable results and successful submission of a NACI (or investigation approved in Federal Investigative Standards) to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Completed background investigations for CAC issuance shall be adjudicated in accordance with DoD Instruction 5200.46 and Office of Personnel Management Memorandum, “Final Credentialing Standards for Issuing Personal Identity Verification Cards under HSPD-12” (available at http://www.opm.gov/investigate/resources/final_credentialing_standards.pdf (3) Except for uniformed services members, special considerations for conducting background investigations of non-U.S. nationals are addressed in DoD Instruction 5200.46. Non-U.S. person CAC applicants that do not meet the criteria to complete a NACI (e.g., U.S. residency requirements), must meet one of the criteria in paragraph (c)(3)(i) or (ii) of this section prior to CAC issuance. CACs issued to these non-U.S. persons shall display a blue stripe as described in appendix 2 of this section. Procedures for the acceptance of this CAC shall be in accordance with DoD Instruction 5200.46 and Office of Personnel Management Memorandum, “Final Credentialing Standards for Issuing Personal Identity Verification Cards under HSPD-12.” The specific background investigation conducted on the non-U.S. person may vary based on governing international agreements. Non-U.S. persons must: (i) Possess (as foreign military, employee, or contract support personnel) a visit status and security assurance that has been confirmed, documented, and processed in accordance with international agreements pursuant to DoD Directive 5230.20, “Visits and Assignments of Foreign Nationals” (available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/ 523020p.pdf (ii) Meet (as direct or indirect DoD hire personnel overseas) the investigative requirements for DoD employment as recognized through international agreements pursuant to Volume 1231 of DoD Instruction 1400.25, “DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment of Foreign Nationals” (available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/html/CPM_table2.html (d) Identity and eligibility verification. (1) Identity documents. (i) Children. (ii) Documentation for non-U.S. persons. (2) Eligibility documents. (3) DEERS verification. (4) Biometrics. (i) A digitized, full-face passport-type photograph will be captured for the facial image and stored in DEERS and shall have a plain white or off-white background. No flags, posters, or other images shall appear in the photo. All ID cards issued will display a photograph. (ii) Two fingerprints are captured for storage within DEERS for applicable ID card applicants. The right and left index fingers shall normally be designated as the primary and secondary finger, respectively. However, if those fingers cannot be imaged, the primary and secondary designations shall be taken in the following order of priority: Right thumb, left thumb, right middle finger, left middle finger, right ring finger, left ring finger, right little finger, left little finger. (iii) If two fingerprints cannot be captured, the facial image will be the alternative for authenticating ID card applicants and ID card holders during the issuance process. Additionally, when verification or capture of biometrics is not possible, authorization will be provided by the RAPIDS SSM's digital signature. This transaction shall be subject to audit by DMDC and the uniformed services. (e) Issuance. (1) Cross-servicing. (i) Initial application for permanently incapacitated individuals over age 21 and temporarily incapacitated children over age 21. (ii) All dependent parents and parents-in-law. (iii) Illegitimate child of a male sponsor, whose paternity has not been judicially determined. (iv) Illegitimate child of spouse or sponsor. (v) Unremarried and unmarried former spouses applying for initial issuance of an ID card. (vi) Retiree from other services, and former members not currently enrolled in DEERS. (vii) Surviving dependents of Reserve Retirees on the sponsor's 60th birthday. (viii) Abused dependents. (ix) Wards. (2) Expiration dates CACs. (A) CACs issued to DoD civilian employees, contractors, and other eligible personnel assigned overseas or deploying in support of contingency operations shall have an expiration date coinciding with their deployment period end date. (B) Service Academy students shall be issued 4-year cards with 3-year certificates. (ii) Non-CAC ID cards. (B) An indefinite DD Form 1173 will be issued to the dependents of retired Service members who are either 65 years of age or permanently incapacitated in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 1060b. (C) All other non-CAC ID cards shall be given expiration dates in accordance with the guidance listed on www.cac.mil (3) Renewal and reissuance. (i) An ID card holder may apply for a renewal starting 90 days prior to the expiration of a valid ID. The SPO can provide exceptions to this requirement. (ii) An ID card shall be reissued when printed information requires changes (e.g., pay grade, rank, change in eligibility), when any of the media (including printed data, magnetic stripe, bar codes, or integrated circuit chip) becomes illegible or inoperable, or when a CAC is known or suspected to be compromised. (iii) An ID card shall be reissued when it is reported lost or stolen. The individual reporting a lost or stolen ID card shall be required to provide a valid (unexpired) State or Federal Government-issued picture ID as noted in paragraph (d)(1) of this section, consistent with applicable law, when available. If the individual is unable to present the required identity documentation, a biometric verification shall be used as proof of identity as described in paragraph (e)(3)(iii)(A) of this section. The VO shall verify the cardholder's identity against the biometric information stored in DEERS and confirm the expiration date of the missing ID card. The individual shall also be required to present documentation from the local security office or ID card sponsor confirming that the ID card has been reported lost or stolen. This documentation must be scanned and stored in DEERS. For dependents, the DD Form 1172-2 serves as the supporting documentation for a lost or stolen card. For individuals sponsored through TASS, the replacement ID card shall have the same expiration date as the lost or stolen card. (A) If no identity documentation is available but biometric information (facial image or fingerprint when applicable) in the DEERS database can be verified by the VO, an ID card can be reissued to the individual upon the additional approval of a SSM. This transaction shall be digitally signed and audited. (B) If biometric information cannot be verified, the requirements for initial issuance shall apply or a temporary card may be issued in accordance with paragraph (e)(4) of this section. (4) Temporary cards Temporary issuance of a CAC. (ii) Temporary issuance of a Uniformed Services Identification card. (5) Multiple cards. (f) Use and maintenance. (1) Access. (2) Accountability. (3) PKI. http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/850002p.pdf (4) milConnect. https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect. (5) CAC Personal ID Number (PIN) Reset. (g) Retrieval and revocation. (1) CACs shall be retrieved as part of the normal organizational or command-level check-out processes. The active status of the CAC shall also be terminated in special circumstances (e.g., absent without leave, unauthorized absence, missing in action) in accordance with organization or command-level security policies. (2) The DoD sponsor or sponsoring organization is ultimately responsible for retrieving CACs from their personnel who are no longer supporting their organization or activity with the exception of transferring DoD civilian employees. Civilian employees transferring from one DoD Component to another as civilian employees ( e.g., (3) Upon loss, destruction, or revocation of the CAC, the certificates thereon are revoked and placed on the certificate revocation list in accordance with Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration Certificate Policy, “X.509 Certificate Policy for the United States Department of Defense” (available at http://jitc.fhu.disa.mil/pki/documents/dod_x509_certificate_policy_v9_0_9_february_2005.pdf Appendix 1 to § 161.7—ID Card Descriptions and Population Eligibility Categories (a) Overview. (b) Armed Forces of the United States Geneva Conventions ID Card Description. http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/DTM-09-012.pdf http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/852002p.pdf (i) The card shall also serve as ID for purposes of Geneva Convention requirements in accordance with DoD Instruction 1000.01. (ii) If a member is captured as a hostage, detainee, or prisoner of war (POW), the card shall be shown to the capturing authorities, but, insofar as possible, should not be surrendered. (2) Eligibility. (i) Members of the regular components of the Military Services. (ii) Members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of the Reserve Components. (iii) Members of the IRR of the Ready Reserve authorized in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense to perform duty in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 10147. (iv) Uniformed services members of NOAA and USPHS. (c) U.S. DoD or Uniformed Services ID Card Description. (2) Eligibility. (A) Individuals appointed to appropriated fund and NAF positions. (B) USCG and NOAA civilian employees. (C) Permanent or time-limited employees on full-time, part-time, or intermittent work schedules for 6 months or more. (D) SES, Competitive Service, and Excepted Service employees. (ii) Eligibility for additional populations shall be based on a combination of the personnel category and the DoD Government sponsor's determination of the type and frequency of access required to DoD networks and facilities described in paragraph (a) of § 161.7 of this subpart. These personnel categories include: (A) Non-DoD civilian employees to include: ( 1 ( 2 ( 3 (B) DoD contractors. (C) USCG and NOAA contractors. (D) Persons whose affiliation with DoD is established through: ( 1 Direct and Indirect Hiring Overseas. ( 2 Assignment as Foreign Military, Foreign Government Civilians, or Foreign Government Contractors to Support DoD Missions. ( 3 Procurement Contracts, Grant Agreements or Other Cooperative Agreements. (d) U.S. DoD or Uniformed Services ID and Privilege Card Description. (2) Eligibility. (i) DoD and uniformed services civilian employees when stationed or employed and residing in foreign countries for a period of at least 365 days. (ii) DoD contractors when stationed or employed and residing in foreign countries for a period of at least 365 days. (iii) DoD Presidential appointees who have been appointed with the advice and consent of the Senate. (iv) Civilian employees of the Army and Air Force Exchange System, Navy Exchange System, and Marine Corps Exchange System and NAF activity employees of the Coast Guard Exchange Service. (v) Uniformed and non-uniformed full-time paid personnel of the Red Cross assigned to duty with the uniformed services within the United States and U.S. territories and possessions, when required to reside in a household on a military installation. (vi) Uniformed and non-uniformed, full-time, paid personnel of the Red Cross assigned to duty with the uniformed services in foreign countries. (vii) Foreign military who meet the eligibility requirement of paragraph (a)(2) of § 161.7 and are in one of the categories in paragraphs (d)(2)(viii)(A) through (C) of this appendix. Those foreign military not meeting the eligibility requirements for CAC as described in paragraph (a)(2) of § 161.7 shall be issued a DD Form 2765 as described in paragraph (l) of this appendix. (e) U.S. DoD or Uniformed Service Geneva Conventions ID Card for Civilians Accompanying the Armed Forces Description. (2) Eligibility. (i) Emergency-essential employees as defined in DoD Directive 1404.10, “DoD Civilian Expeditionary Workforce” (available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/140410p.pdf (ii) Contractors authorized to accompany the force (contingency contractor employees) as defined in Joint Publication 1-02 (available at http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/new_pubs/jp1_02.pdf (f) DD Form 2, “Armed Forces of the United States Identification Card (Reserve). Description. (i) The DD Form 2S (RES) shall serve as ID for purposes of the Geneva Convention requirements in accordance with DoD Instruction 1000.01. (ii) If a member is captured as a hostage, detainee, or POW, the DD Form 2S (RES), shall be shown to the capturing authorities, but, insofar as possible, should not be surrendered. (2) Eligibility. (i) Ready Reserve, who are not otherwise entitled to either DD Form 2S (RET), “Armed Forces of the United States Geneva Conventions Identification Card (Retired) (Blue),” or a CAC. (ii) The Standby Reserve. (iii) The Reserve Officers' Training Corps College Program students that have signed a contract leading to military service. (g) DD Form 2S (Ret) Description. (2) Eligibility. (h) DD Form 2, “United States Uniformed Services Identification Card (Reserve Retired). Description. (2) Eligibility. (i) DD Form 1173 Description. (2) Eligibility. (i) Dependents of active duty Service members of the regular components, Reserve Component Service members on active duty for more than 30 days, and retirees. (ii) Surviving dependents of active duty members. (iii) Surviving dependents of retired military members. (iv) Surviving dependents of MOH recipients and surviving dependents of honorably discharged veterans rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as 100 percent disabled from a uniformed services-connected injury or disease at the time of his or her death. (v) Accompanying dependents of foreign military. (vi) Dependents of authorized civilian personnel overseas. (vii) Other benefits eligible categories as described in subpart C of this part. (j) DD Form 1173-1, “Department of Defense Guard and Reserve Family Member Identification Card.” Description. (2) Eligibility. (k) DD Form 2764, “United States DoD/Uniformed Services Geneva Conventions Card. Description. (2) Eligibility. (l) DD Form 2765 Description. (2) Eligibility. (i) Foreign national military personnel described in paragraph (d)(2)(viii) of this appendix that cannot meet all criteria for CAC issuance. (ii) Former members. (iii) Members eligible for transitional health care (THC). These individuals shall be eligible for DD Form 2765 showing expiration date for each benefit, as shown on the reverse of the card. (iv) MOH recipients. (v) DAV (rated 100 percent disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs). (vi) DoD beneficiaries (eligible former spouses, widows, widowers, and abused dependents) (vii) Civilian personnel in the categories listed in paragraphs (l)(2)(vii)(A) through (D) of this appendix: (A) Other U.S. Government agency civilian employees when stationed or employed and residing in foreign countries for a period of at least 365 days. (B) Full-time paid personnel of the United Service Organization, when serving in foreign countries. (C) United Seaman's Service (USS) personnel in foreign countries. (D) Military Sealift Command (MSC) civil service marine personnel deployed to foreign countries on MSC-owned and -operated vessels. (m) DoD Civilian Retiree Card Description. (2) Eligibility. (n) NOAA Retired Wage Mariner and Family Member Card Description. (2) Eligibility. Appendix 2 to § 161.7—Topology Specifications (a) Topology. www.cac.mil. (b) CAC stripe color coding. (1) If a person meets more than one condition as shown in the Table, priority will be given to the blue stripe to denote a non-U.S. citizen unless the card serves as a Geneva Conventions card. (2) FIPS Publication 201-3 reserves the color red to distinguish emergency first responder officials. Until the DoD implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 is complete, the color red will also be used to denote non-U.S. personnel in the same manner as the blue stripe in the Table (i.e., some cards with red stripes may continue to exist in circulation until the 3-year life cycle is complete). Table—CAC Stripe Color Coding No stripe U.S. military and DoD civilian personnel or any personnel eligible for a Geneva Conventions card Blue Non-U.S. personnel, including DoD contract employees (other than those persons requiring a Geneva Conventions card). Green All U.S. citizen personnel under contract to the DoD (other than those persons requiring a Geneva Conventions card). (c) CAC printed statements (2) The authorized patronage area for eligible individuals permanently assigned within the United States and U.S. territories and possessions will be blank. Travel orders authorize access for these individuals while en route to the deployment site. (3) During a conflict, combat, or contingency operation, civilian employees with a U.S. DoD or Uniformed Services Geneva Conventions ID Card for Civilians Accompanying the Uniformed Services will be granted all commissary; exchange; MWR; and medical privileges available at the site of the deployment, regardless of the statements on the ID card. Contractor employees possessing this ID card shall receive the benefit of those commissary, exchange, MWR, and medical privileges that are accorded to such persons by international agreements in force between the United States and the host country concerned and their letter of authorization. (4) The medical area on the card for individuals on permanent assignment in a foreign country will contain the statement: “When TAD/TDY or stationed overseas on a space available fully reimbursable basis.” However, civilian employees and contractor employees providing support when forward deployed during a conflict, combat, or contingency operation are treated in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 10147 and chapters 1209 and 1223 and DoD Instruction 3020.41, “Operational Contract Support” (available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/302041p.pdf http://cpol.army.mil/library/nonarmy/dod_092407.pdf (d) Blood type indicators. (e) Organ donor indicators. [79 FR 709, Jan. 6, 2014, as amended at 81 FR 74878, Oct. 27, 2016; 89 FR 11179-11180, Feb. 14, 2024] § 161.8 ID card life-cycle roles and responsibilities. (a) General. (b) Separation of duties. (c) DD Form 1172-2. (1) Shall be a uniformed services member, retiree, civilian employee working for the sponsoring organization, or an individual entitled to DoD benefits in their own right, without requiring relationship to another sponsor, as described in subpart C of this part. (2) Must be a DoD ID card or CAC holder. (3) Shall establish the applicant's initial and continued relationship to the sponsor, affiliation with DoD, and need for a CAC card in accordance with this subpart and DoD Component-level procedures. (d) TASS. (1) Service Point of Contact (SPOC). (i) Must be a U.S. citizen. (ii) Must be a uniformed services member, civilian employee working for the sponsoring organization, or a DoD contractor providing management support to the service or agency implementing TASS (a contractor cannot perform the TA or TASM role). (iii) Must be capable of sending and receiving digitally signed and encrypted email. (iv) Must be a CAC holder. (v) Shall complete the training provided by DMDC for the TASM and TA roles. (2) TASM. (i) Must be a U.S. citizen. (ii) Must be a uniformed services member or a DoD civilian employee working for the sponsoring organization. (iii) Must be capable of sending and receiving digitally signed and encrypted email. (iv) Must be a CAC holder. (v) Shall complete the training provided by DMDC for the TASM role. (3) TA. https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/cvs/login § 161.7 (i) Must be a U.S. citizen. (ii) Must be a uniformed services member, a DoD civilian employee working for the sponsoring organization, or a non DoD Federal agency employee approved by DHRA. (iii) Must be capable of sending and receiving digitally signed and encrypted email. (iv) Must be a CAC holder. (v) Shall complete the training provided by DMDC for the TA role. (vi) Shall manage no more than 100 active contractors at any given time within TASS. Exceptions to this limit can be authorized by the DoD Component concerned to address specific contract requirements that substantiate a need for a larger contractor-to-TA ratio. The DoD Component SPOC shall document any authorized exceptions to the 100-contractors limit and shall, at a minimum, conduct annual audits on the oversight functions of these specific TAs. (vii) Shall coordinate with their contracting personnel when establishing the contractor's initial and continued affiliation with DoD and need for CACs in accordance with agency or Component-level procedures. (viii) Shall coordinate with their contracting, human resources, or personnel security organizations to confirm that the appropriate background check has been completed for CAC applicants. (ix) Shall re-verify a CAC holder's need for a CAC every 6 months (180 days) within TASS. (x) Shall revoke the CAC within the TASS upon termination of employment or completion of affiliation with the DoD. (xi) Shall ensure that the CAC is retrieved upon the CAC holder's termination of employment or completion of affiliation with the DoD. (e) RAPIDS. (1) SSM. (i) Be a U.S. citizen. (ii) Be a uniformed services member, civilian employee working for the sponsoring organization, or a DoD contractor. (iii) Be a CAC holder. (iv) Complete the training provided by DMDC for the SSM and VO roles. (v) Be responsible for supporting RAPIDS functions delineated in DMDC, “Real-time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) User Guide.” (vi) Must have a favorably adjudicated NACI. (2) VO. (i) Must be a U.S. citizen. (ii) Must be a uniformed services member, civilian employee working for the sponsoring organization, or a DoD contractor. (iii) Must be a CAC holder. (iv) Shall complete the training provided by DMDC for the VO role. (v) Be responsible for supporting RAPIDS functions delineated in DMDC, “Real-time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) User Guide.” (f) CPR. (1) CPR project officer. (i) Must be a U.S. citizen. (ii) Must be a uniformed services member, civilian employee working for the sponsoring organization, or a DoD contractor. (iii) Must be a CAC holder. (iv) Must establish sites with CPR capability, oversee CPR TASM registration, and ensure other required field support in accordance with DMDC and Service- or agency-level guidelines. (2) CPR TASM. (i) Must be a U.S. citizen. (ii) Must be a uniformed services member, civilian employee working for the sponsoring organization, or a DoD contractor. (iii) Must be a CAC holder. (iv) Shall complete the required training and manage CTA operations in accordance with DMDC and Service- or agency-level guidelines. (3) CTA. (i) Must be a U.S. citizen. (ii) Must be a uniformed services member, civilian employee working for the sponsoring organization, or a DoD contractor. (iii) Must be a CAC holder. (iv) Shall complete the required training and conduct CPR operations in accordance with DMDC and Service- or agency-level guidelines. Subpart C—DoD Identification (ID) Cards: Benefits for Members of the Uniformed Services, Their Dependents, and Other Eligible Individuals Source: 81 FR 74879, Oct. 27, 2016, unless otherwise noted. § 161.9 DoD benefits. The benefits population is defined by roles. There are roles that have a direct affiliation with the DoD, such as an active duty Service member, or those that have an association to someone who is affiliated, such as the spouse of an active duty member. This section reflects benefit eligibility established by law and associated DoD policy, and addresses the roles that receive benefits. These benefits can include civilian health care, direct care at an MTF, commissary, exchange, and MWR, which are conveyed on the authorized CAC or uniformed services ID card. Sections 161.10 through 161.22 identify the categories of eligible persons and their authorized benefits as they would be recorded in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS). (a) Sections 161.10 through 161.22 reflect the eligibility of persons for the benefits administered by the uniformed services in accordance with 10 U.S.C. chapter 55 and DoD Instruction 1330.17, “Armed Services Commissary Operations” (available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/133017p.pdf http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/133021p.pdf (1) Additional benefits may be authorized by DoD Instruction 1330.17, DoD Instruction 1330.21, and DoD Instruction 1015.10, but are not printed on the DoD ID card; access to benefits may be facilitated in another manner in accordance with DoD Instruction 1330.17, DoD Instruction 1330.21, and DoD Instruction 1015.10. (2) Installation commanders may never authorize benefits beyond those allowed by DoD Instruction 1330.17, DoD Instruction 1330.21, and DoD Instruction 1015.10, but they may deny privileges indicated when base support facilities cannot handle the burden imposed as authorized by DoD Instruction 1330.17, DoD Instruction 1330.21, and DoD Instruction 1015.10. (b) A sponsor's begin date for benefit eligibility is based on the date the sponsor begins their affiliation with the Department. (c) A dependent's begin date for benefit eligibility is based on the date the dependent becomes associated as an eligible dependent to an eligible sponsor. (d) Guidance on benefit eligibility begin dates and ID card expiration dates based on benefits will be maintained at http://www.cac.mil. (e) Refer to the figure 1 to this subpart for abbreviations for the tables in this subpart. Figure 1 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits Table Abbreviations CHC civilian health care. DC direct care at MTFs. C commissary privileges. MWR MWR privileges. E exchange privileges. § 161.10 Benefits for active duty members of the uniformed services. This section describes the benefits for active duty uniformed services members and their eligible dependents administered by the uniformed services in accordance with 10 U.S.C. chapter 55. Descriptions of benefits for National Guard and Reserve members and their eligible dependents are contained in § 161.11. Descriptions of benefits for surviving dependents of active duty uniformed services members are contained in § 161.17. (a) Active duty service members. Table 1 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Active Duty Members, Not Including National Guard or Reserve Members CHC DC C MWR E Member (Self) No Yes Yes Yes Yes. (b) Dependents of active duty members. Table 2 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Dependents of Active Duty Members CHC DC C MWR E Spouse Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of record of female member, or illegitimate child of male member whose paternity has been judicially determined or voluntarily acknowledged Yes Yes 1 1 1. Ward 3 3 3 3 3. Pre-adoptive Child 4 4 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4. Foster Child No No 1 1 1. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over 5 5 6 6 6. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent by Adoption No 2 2 2 2. Notes: 1. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. 2. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the parent's support and residing in the sponsor's household. 3. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the member as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months; and: a. Is dependent on the member for over 50 percent support. b. Resides with the member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a disability or incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary or Director may, by regulation, prescribe. 4. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the member by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another organization authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by the member. 5. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student while a dependent of a member and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support. 6. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support. [81 FR 74879, Oct. 27, 2016, as amended at 89 FR 11180, Feb. 14, 2024] § 161.11 Benefits For National Guard and Reserve members of the uniformed services. This section describes the benefits for National Guard and Reserve members of the uniformed services and their eligible dependents. Benefits for members of the Retired Reserve and their eligible dependents are described in § 161.13. Benefits for surviving dependents of deceased National Guard and Reserve members are described in § 161.17. (a) National Guard and Reserve members. Table 3 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for National Guard and Reserve Members Not on Active Duty Greater Than 30 Days CHC DC C MWR E Member (Self) No No Yes Yes Yes. Table 4 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for National Guard and Reserve Members on Active Duty for Periods Greater Than 30 Days CHC DC C MWR E Member (Self) No Yes Yes Yes Yes. Notes: 1. This includes reported periods of early identification of Service members in support of a contingency operation in accordance with DoD Instruction 7730.54, “Reserve Components Common Personnel Data System (RCCPDS)” (available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/773054p.pdf (b) Dependents of National Guard or Reserve members. Table 5 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Dependents of National Guard or Reserve Members CHC DC C MWR E Spouse 1 1 Yes Yes Yes. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of record of female member, or illegitimate child of male member whose paternity has been judicially determined or voluntarily acknowledged 1 1 2 2 2. Ward 1, 4 1, 4 4 4 4. Pre-adoptive Child 1, 5 1, 5 2, 5 2, 5 2, 5. Foster Child No No 2 2 2. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over 1, 6 1, 6 7 7 7. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent by Adoption No 1, 3 3 3 3. Notes: 1. Yes, if the sponsor is on active duty greater than 30 days. When the order to active duty period is greater than 30 days the eligibility for CHC and DC for eligible dependents begins on the same day the sponsor becomes eligible for active duty benefits. 2. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. 3. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent support of the parent's support and residing in the sponsor's household. 4. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the member as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months; and: a. Is dependent on the member for over 50 percent support. b. Resides with the member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a disability or incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe. 5. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the member by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by the member. 6. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student while a dependent of a member and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support. 7. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support. [81 FR 74879, Oct. 27, 2016, as amended at 89 FR 11180, Feb. 14, 2024] § 161.12 Benefits for former uniformed services members. This section describes the benefits for former uniformed services members and their eligible dependents. Former members are eligible to receive retired pay, at age 60, for non-regular service in accordance with 10 U.S.C. chapter 1223, but have been discharged from their respective Service or agency and maintain no military affiliation. (a) Former members and their eligible dependents. Table 6 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Former Members and Dependents CHC DC C MWR E Former Member (Self) 1 1 Yes Yes Yes. Spouse 1 2 Yes Yes Yes. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of record of female member, or illegitimate child of male member whose paternity has been judicially determined or voluntarily acknowledged 1 2 3 3 3. Ward 1, 5 2, 5 5 5 5. Pre-adoptive Child 1, 6 2, 6 3, 6 3, 6 3, 6. Foster Child No No 3 3 3. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over 1, 7 2, 7 8 8 8. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent by Adoption No 2, 4 4 4 4. Notes: 1. Yes, if the former member is age 60 or over and in receipt of retired pay for non-regular service; and is: a. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA, or b. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with section 706 of Public Law 111-84, “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010.” 2. Yes, if former member is age 60 or over and in receipt of retired pay for non-regular service. 3. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. 4. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the parent's support and residing in the sponsor's household. 5. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the member or former member as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months; and: a. Is dependent on the member for over 50 percent support. b. Resides with the member or former member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a disability or incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe. 6. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the member or former member by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by the member or former member. 7. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the former member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student while a dependent of a member or former member, and is dependent on the member or former member for over 50 percent of the child's support. 8. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the former member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is dependent on the former member for over 50 percent of the child's support. (b) [Reserved] [81 FR 74879, Oct. 27, 2016, as amended at 89 FR 11181, Feb. 14, 2024] § 161.13 Benefits for retired members of the uniformed services. This section describes the benefits for retired uniformed service members entitled to retired pay and their eligible dependents. Retired uniformed service members are entitled to retired pay and eligible for benefits administered by the uniformed services in accordance with 10 U.S.C., DoD Instruction 1330.17, DoD Instruction 1330.21, DoD Instruction 1015.10, and TRICARE Policy Manual 6010.57-M (available at http://www.tricare.mil/contracting/healthcare/t3manuals/change2/tp08/c8s9_1.pdf (a) Retired members. Table 7 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Voluntary Retired Members and PDRL Members CHC DC C MWR E Member (Self) 1 Yes Yes Yes Yes. Notes: 1. Yes, if: a. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA or b. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with section 706 of Public Law 111-84. Table 8 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for TDRL Members CHC DC C MWR E Member (Self) 1, 2 Yes Yes Yes Yes. Notes: 1. If not removed sooner, retention of the service member on the TDRL shall not exceed a period of 5 years. The uniformed service member must be returned to active duty, separated with or without severance pay, or retired as PDRL in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 1210. 2. Yes, if: a. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA or b. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with section 706 of Public Law 111-84. (b) Retired Reserve. Table 9 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Retired Reserve Members CHC DC C MWR E Member (Self) No No Yes Yes Yes. Table 10 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Retired Reserve Members Ordered to Active Duty Greater Than 30 Days CHC DC C MWR E Member (Self) No Yes Yes Yes Yes. Table 11 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Non-Regular Service Retirement for Qualifying Ready Reserve Members CHC DC C MWR E Member (Self) 1 1 Yes Yes Yes. Notes: 1. Yes, if age 60 or over, and: a. Applied for or in receipt of retired pay in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 1074. If in receipt of retired pay in accordance with the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 12731, after the date of the enactment of section 647 of Public Law 110-181, “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008,” the member must be age 60 to qualify for CHC and DC. b. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA, or c. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with section 706 of Public Law 111-84. (c) Dependents. Table 12 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Dependents of Retired Uniformed Services Members CHC DC C MWR E Spouse 1 2 Yes Yes Yes. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of record of female member, or illegitimate child of male member whose paternity has been judicially determined or voluntarily acknowledged 1 2 3 3 3. Ward 1, 5 2, 5 5 5 5. Pre-adoptive Child 1, 6 2, 6 3, 6 3, 6 3, 6. Foster Child No No 3 3 3. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over 1, 7 2, 7 8 8 8. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent by Adoption No 2, 4 4 4 4. Notes: 1. Yes, if the sponsor is: a. Retired (as shown in Tables 7 and 8 to this subpart) and the dependent is not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA; or if entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with section 706 of Public Law 111-84; b. A National Guard or Reserve member on a period of active duty in excess of 30 days (as shown in Table 10 to this subpart). When the ordered to active duty period is greater than 30 days the eligibility for CHC and DC for the eligible dependents begins on the first day of the active duty period; or c. A medically eligible non-regular Service Reserve Retiree, age 60 or over, as shown in Table 11 of this subpart. 2. Yes, if the sponsor is: a. Retired (as shown in Tables 7 and 8 to this subpart); b. A National Guard or Reserve member on a period of active duty in excess of 30 days (as shown in Table 10 to this subpart). When the ordered to active duty period is greater than 30 days the eligibility for CHC and DC for the eligible dependents begins on the first day of the active duty period; or c. A medically eligible non-regular Service Reserve Retiree, age 60 or over, as seen in Table 11 to this subpart. 3. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. 4. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the parent's support and residing in the sponsor's household. 5. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the member or former member as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months; and: a. Is dependent on the member for over 50 percent support. b. Resides with the member or former member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a disability or incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe. 6. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the member or former member by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by the member or former member. 7. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the former member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student while a dependent of a member or former member, and is dependent on the member or former member for over 50 percent of the child's support. 8. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the retired member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is dependent on the retired member for over 50 percent of child's support. [81 FR 74879, Oct. 27, 2016, as amended at 89 FR 11182, Feb. 14, 2024] § 161.14 Benefits for MOH recipients. This section describes the benefits for MOH recipients and their dependents who are authorized pursuant to section 706 of Public Law 106-398, “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001” and who are not otherwise entitled to military medical and dental care. Section 706 of Public Law 106-398 authorized MOH recipients not otherwise entitled to military medical and dental care and their dependents to be given care in the same manner that such care is provided to former uniformed service members who are entitled to military retired pay and the dependents of those former members. Eligibility for the benefits described in Table 13 to this subpart begins on the date of award of the MOH but no earlier than October 30, 2000. Table 13 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for MOH Recipients and Dependents CHC DC C MWR E Self 1 2 Yes Yes Yes. Spouse 1 2 Yes Yes Yes. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of record of female member, or illegitimate child of male member whose paternity has been judicially determined or voluntarily acknowledged 1 2 3 3 3. Ward 1, 5 2, 5 5 5 5. Pre-adoptive Child 1, 6 2, 6 3, 6 3, 6 3, 6. Foster Child No No 3 3 3. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over 1, 7 2, 7 8 8 8. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent by Adoption No 2, 4 4 4 4. Notes: 1. Yes, if the sponsor is a MOH recipient and is not otherwise entitled to medical care as of or after October 30, 2000 pursuant to section 706 of Public Law 106-398 and: a. Is not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA or b. Is entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with section 706 of Public Law 111-84. 2. Yes, if the sponsor is a MOH recipient and is not otherwise entitled to medical care as of or after October 30, 2000 pursuant to section 706 of Public Law 106-398. 3. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. 4. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the parent's support and residing in the sponsor's household. 5. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the member or former member as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months; and: a. Is dependent on the member for over 50 percent support. b. Resides with the member or former member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a disability or incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe. 6. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the member or former member by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by the member or former member. 7. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the former member for over 50 percent of the child's support or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student while a dependent of a member or former member, and is dependent on the member or former member for over 50 percent of the child's support. 8. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the MOH recipient for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is dependent on the MOH recipient for over 50 percent of the child's support. [81 FR 74879, Oct. 27, 2016, as amended at 89 FR 11182, Feb. 14, 2024] § 161.15 Benefits for Disabled American Veterans (DAV). This section describes the benefits for DAVs rated as 100 percent disabled or incapable of pursuing substantially gainful employment by the VA and their eligible dependents. Neither DAVs nor their eligible dependents receive CHC or DC benefits from the DoD based on their affiliation. Honorably discharged veterans rated by the VA as 100 percent disabled or incapable of pursuing substantially gainful employment from a service-connected injury or disease, and their dependents, are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 14 to this subpart. Table 14 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for 100 Percent DAVs and Dependents CHC DC C MWR E Self No No Yes Yes Yes. Spouse No No Yes Yes Yes. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of record of female member, or illegitimate child of male member whose paternity has been judicially determined or voluntarily acknowledged No No 1 1 1. Ward No No 3 3 3. Pre-adoptive Child No No 1, 4 1, 4 1, 4. Foster Child No No 1 1 1. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over No No 5 5 5. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent-by-Adoption No No 2 2 2. Notes: 1. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. 2. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the parent's support and residing in the sponsor's household. 3. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the member or former member as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months; and: a. Is dependent on the member for over 50 percent support. b. Resides with the member or former member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a disability or incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe. 4. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the member or former member by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by the member or former member. 5. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity, and is dependent on the authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. [81 FR 74879, Oct. 27, 2016, as amended at 89 FR 11183, Feb. 14, 2024] § 161.16 Benefits for transitional health care members and dependents. This section shows the benefits for THC members and their eligible dependents. THC (formerly the TAMP) was instituted in section 502 of Public Law 101-510, “Department of Defense Appropriations Bill Fiscal Year 1991” effective October 1, 1990. Section 706 of Public Law 108-375, “National Defense Authorization Act of for Fiscal Year 2005” made the THC program permanent and made the medical eligibility 180 days for all eligible uniformed services members. Section 651 of Public Law 110-181 extended 2 years' commissary and exchange benefits to THC members. Section 734 of Public Law 110-417, “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009” extended THC benefits to uniformed service members separating from active duty who agree to become members of the SelRes of the Ready Reserve of a reserve component. Uniformed service members separated as uncharacterized entry-level separations do not qualify for THC. Table 15 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for THC Members and Dependents CHC DC C MWR E THC Member (Self) 1 1 2, 3 2, 3 2, 3. Spouse 1 1 2, 3 2, 3 2, 3. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of record of female member, or illegitimate child of male member whose paternity has been judicially determined or voluntarily acknowledged 1 1 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4. Ward 1, 6 1, 6 2, 3, 6 2, 3, 6 2, 3, 6. Pre-adoptive Child 1, 7 1, 7 2, 3, 4, 7 2, 3, 4, 7 2, 3, 4, 7. Foster Child No No 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over 1, 8 1, 8 2, 3, 9 2, 3, 9 2, 3, 9. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent-by-Adoption No 1, 5 2, 3, 5 2, 3, 5 2, 3, 5. Notes: 1. Yes, medical entitlement for 180 days beginning on the date after the member separated from the qualifying active duty period. There is no exception based on entitlement to Medicare Part A. The THC eligible sponsor and eligible dependents receive the medical benefits as if they were active duty eligible dependents. 2. No, if the member: a. Separated on or after January 1, 2001, but before October 1, 2007. b. Separated in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 1145(a)(2)(F). c. Separated from active duty to join the SelRes or the Ready Reserve of a Reserve Component. 3. Yes, if the member was separated during the period beginning on October 1, 1990, through December 31, 2001, or after October 1, 2007. Entitlement shall be for 2 years, beginning on the date the member separated. 4. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. 5. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the parent's support and residing in the sponsor's household. 6. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the member or former member as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months; and: a. Is dependent on the member for over 50 percent support. b. Resides with the member or former member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a disability or incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe. 7. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the member or former member by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by the member or former member. 8. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student while a dependent of a member or former member, and is dependent on the authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. 9. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is dependent on the authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. [81 FR 74879, Oct. 27, 2016, as amended at 89 FR 11184, Feb. 14, 2024] § 161.17 Benefits for surviving dependents. This section describes the benefits for surviving dependents of active duty deceased uniformed services members, deceased National Guard and Reserve service members, deceased MOH recipients, and deceased 100 percent DAV. Surviving children who are adopted by a non-military member after the death of the sponsor remain eligible for all benefits as shown in this section. (a) Surviving dependents of active duty deceased members. Table 16 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Surviving Dependents of Active Duty Deceased Members CHC DC C MWR E Widow or widower: Unremarried 1 Yes Yes Yes Yes. Remarried No No No No No. Unmarried No No Yes Yes Yes. Children, Unmarried, or Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of record of female member, or illegitimate child of male member whose paternity has been judicially determined or voluntarily acknowledged 1 Yes 2 2 2. Ward 1, 4 1, 4 4 4 4. Pre-adoptive Child 1, 5 1, 5 2, 5 2, 5 2, 5. Foster Child No No 2 2 2. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over 1, 6 6 7 7 7. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent by Adoption No 3 3 3 3. Notes: 1. Yes, if the sponsor died on active duty (for dependents of National Guard or Reserve members or Retired Reserve members the period of active duty must be in excess of 30 days in order to qualify for the benefits in this table) and: a. If claims are filed less than 3 years from the date of death, there is no Medicare exception for the widow. After 3 years from the date of death, the widow is eligible if, (1) Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA. (2) Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with section 706 of Public Law 111-84. b. Yes, for children regardless of the number of years from the date of death or entitlement to Medicare they are entitled. 2. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support at the time of the sponsor's death. 3. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the parent's support and residing in the sponsor's household at the time of the sponsor's death. 4. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, and prior to the death of the member, the child had been placed in the legal custody of the member as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months; and was at the time of the sponsor's death: a. Dependent on the member for over 50 percent support. b. Residing with the member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a disability or incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe. 5. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, and prior to the death of the member, the child had been placed in the home of the member by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by the member. 6. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is or was at the time of the member's death dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student while a dependent of a member or former member and is or was at the time of the member's death dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support. 7. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is, or was at the time of the member's death, dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support. b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is, or was at the time of the member's death, dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support. (b) Surviving dependents of deceased National Guard and Reserve members not on an active duty period greater than 30 days. (1) The National Guard or Reserve member died from an injury or illness incurred or aggravated while on active duty for a period of 30 days or less, on active duty for training, or on inactive duty training, or while traveling to or from the place at which the member was to perform, or performed, such active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1076 and 1086(c)(2) and if death occurred on or after October 1, 1985; or (2) The National Guard or Reserve member died from an injury, illness, or disease incurred or aggravated while performing, or while traveling to or from performing active duty for a period of 30 days or less, or active duty for training, or inactive duty training, or while performing service on funeral honors in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 1074a and if death occurred on or after November 15, 1986. Table 17 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Surviving Dependents of Deceased National Guard and Reserve Members Not on Active Duty for a Period Greater Than 30 Days CHC DC C MWR E Widow or Widower: Unremarried 1, 2 2 Yes Yes Yes. Remarried No No No No No. Unmarried No No Yes Yes Yes. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of record of female member, or illegitimate child of male member whose paternity has been judicially determined or voluntarily acknowledged 1, 2 2 3 3 3. Ward 1, 2, 5 2, 5 5 5 5. Pre-adoptive Child 1, 2, 6 2, 6 3, 6 3, 6 3, 6. Foster Child No No 3 3 3. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over 1, 2, 7 2, 7 8 8 8. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent by Adoption No 2, 4 4 4 4. Notes: 1. Yes, if: a. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA. b. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with section 706 of Public Law 111-84. 2. Yes, only if death occurred on or after 1 October 1985 in accordance with the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 1076, or on or after November 15, 1986, in accordance with the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 1074a. 3. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support at the time of the sponsor's death. 4. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the parent's support and residing in the sponsor's household at the time of the sponsor's death. 5. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, and prior to the death of the member, the child had been placed in the legal custody of the member as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months and was at the time of the sponsor's death: a. Dependent on the member for over 50 percent support. b. Residing with the member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a disability or incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe. 6. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, and prior to the death of the member, the child had been placed in the home of the member by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption. 7. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is or was at the time of the member's death dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student while a dependent of a member and is or was at the time of the member's or former member's death dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support. 8. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is, or was at the time of the member's death, dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support. b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is, or was at the time of the member's death, dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support. (c) Surviving dependents of deceased National Guard and Reserve members in receipt of their notice of eligibility (NOE), Retired Reserve members not yet age 60, and former members not in receipt of retired pay. (1) A Reserve member who had earned 20 qualifying years for retirement and received their NOE for retired pay at age 60, but had not transferred to the Retired Reserve. (2) A Retired Reserve member eligible for pay at age 60, not yet age 60. (3) A former member who had met time-in-service requirements. Table 18 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Surviving Dependents of National Guard and Reserve Members Who Have Died Before Age 60 CHC DC C MWR E Widow or Widower: Unremarried 1, 2 1 Yes Yes Yes. Remarried No No No No No. Unmarried No No Yes Yes Yes. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of record of female member, or illegitimate child of male member whose paternity has been judicially determined or voluntarily acknowledged 1, 2 1 3 3 3. Ward 1, 2, 5 1, 5 5 5 5. Pre-adoptive Child 1, 2, 6 1, 6 3, 6 3, 6 3, 6. Foster Child No No 3 3 3. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over 1, 2, 7 1, 7 8 8 8. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent by Adoption No 1, 4 4 4 4. Notes: 1. Yes, on or after the date the member would have become age 60. 2. Yes, if: a. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA or b. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with section 706 of Public Law 111-84. 3. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support at the time of the sponsor's death. 4. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the parent's support and residing in the sponsor's household at the time of the sponsor's death. 5. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, and prior to the death of the member, the child had been placed in the legal custody of the member or former member as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months; and was at the time of the sponsor's death: a. Dependent on the member for over 50 percent support. b. Residing with the member or former member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a disability or incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe. 6. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, and prior to the death of the member, the child had been placed in the home of the member or former member by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption. 7. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is or was at the time of the member's or former member's death dependent on the former member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student while a dependent of a member or former member and is, or was at the time of the member's or former member's death, dependent on the member or former member for over 50 percent of the child's support. 8. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is, or was at the time of the member's death, dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support. b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is, or was at the time of the member's death, dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support. (d) Surviving dependents of deceased National Guard and Reserve members who died in a non-reportable status. (1) The member's death was unrelated to the member's service. (2) The member was not on active duty, active duty for training, or on inactive duty training, or while traveling to or from the place at which the member was to perform, or performed, such active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training. (3) The member was not eligible for retired pay. Table 19 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Surviving Dependents of National Guard and Reserve Members Who Died in a Non-Reportable Status Widow or Widower: Unremarried No No Yes Yes Yes. Remarried No No No No No. Unmarried No No Yes Yes Yes. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of record of female member, or illegitimate child of male member whose paternity has been judicially determined or voluntarily acknowledged, foster child No No 1 1 1. Ward No No 2 2 2. Pre-adoptive Child No No 1, 3 1, 3 1, 3. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over No No 4 4 4. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent by Adoption No No 5 5 5. Notes: 1. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support at the time of the sponsor's death. 2. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, and prior to the death of the member, the child had been placed in the legal custody of the member as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months and was at the time of the sponsor's death: a. Dependent on the member for over 50 percent support. b. Residing with the member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a disability or incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe. 3. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, and prior to the death of the member, the child had been placed in the home of the member by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption. 4. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is, or was at the time of the member's death, dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support. b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is, or was at the time of the member's death, dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support. 5. Yes, if dependent on that sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support and residing in the sponsor's household at the time of the sponsor's death. (e) Surviving dependents of deceased uniformed services retirees or deceased MOH recipients. Table 20 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Surviving Dependents of Deceased Uniformed Services Retirees and Deceased MOH Recipients CHC DC C MWR E Widow or Widower: Unremarried 1, 2 2, 4 Yes Yes Yes. Remarried No No No No No. Unmarried No No Yes Yes Yes. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of member, illegitimate child of spouse 1, 2 2, 4 3 3 3. Ward 1, 2, 6 2, 3, 6 6 6 6. Pre-adoptive Child 1, 2, 7 2, 3, 7 3, 7 3, 7 3, 7. Foster Child No No 3 3 3. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over 1, 2, 8 2, 8 9 9 9. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent-by-Adoption No 5 5 5 5. Notes: 1. Yes, if the: a. Deceased uniformed service member was a retired uniformed service member entitled to retired pay, including TDRL or PDRL, or a non-regular Service retiree, age 60 or over, in receipt of retired pay, and if the person is: (1) Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA; or, (2) Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with section 706 of Public Law 111-84. b. Deceased MOH recipient was not otherwise entitled to medical care as of, or after October 30, 2000 in accordance with section 706 of Public Law 106-398 and if the person is: (1) Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA; or, (2) Entitled to Medicare Part A, hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with section 706 of Public Law 111-84. 2. No, if the deceased uniformed service member was a non-regular Service Retiree in accordance with the provision of 10 U.S.C. 12731 after the enactment of Public Law 110-181, sections 647 and 1106. The eligible surviving dependents will become eligible for CHC and DC on the anniversary of the 60th birthday of the deceased uniformed service member. Eligibility for CHC also requires that the person is: a. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA; or, b. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with section 706 of Public Law 111-84. 3. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the individual's support at the time of the sponsor's death. 4. Yes, if the deceased was a retired uniformed services member entitled to retired pay, including TDRL or PDRL, or a non-regular Service retiree, age 60 or over, in receipt of retired pay, or a deceased MOH recipient not otherwise entitled to medical care as of or after, October 30, 2000, or a deceased non-regular Service retiree entitled in accordance with the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 12731 after the enactment of Public Law 110-181, sections 647 and 1106 on the anniversary of the 60th birthday of the deceased uniformed Service member. 5. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the individual's support and residing in the sponsor's household at the time of the sponsor's death. 6. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, and prior to the death of the member, the child had been placed in the legal custody of the member or former member as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months; and was at the time of the sponsor's death: a. Dependent on the member for over 50 percent support. b. Residing with the member or former member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a disability or incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe. 7. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, and prior to the death of the member, the child had been placed in the home of the member or former member by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption. 8. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is or was at the time of the member's or former member's death dependent on the former member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student while a dependent of a member or former member and is or was at the time of the member's or former member's death dependent on the member or former member for over 50 percent of the child's support. 9. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is, or was at the time of the member's death, dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support. b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is, or was at the time of the member's death, dependent on the member for over 50 percent of the child's support. (f) Surviving dependents of 100 percent DAVs. Table 21 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Surviving Dependents of 100 Percent DAVs CHC DC C MWR E Widow or Widower (DoD Beneficiary): Unremarried No No Yes Yes Yes. Remarried No No No No No. Unmarried No No Yes Yes Yes. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of record of female member, or illegitimate child of male member whose paternity has been judicially determined or voluntarily acknowledged, foster child No No 1 1 1. Ward No No 2 2 2. Pre-adoptive Child No No 3 3 3. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over No No 4 4 4. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent-by-Adoption No No 5 5 5. Notes: 1. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support at the time of the sponsor's death. 2. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, was placed in the legal custody of the member or former member as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months; and was at the time of the sponsor's death: a. Dependent on the member for over 50 percent support. b. Residing with the member or former member unless separated by the necessity of uniformed service or to receive institutional care as a result of a disability or incapacitation or under such other circumstances as the administering Secretary may, by regulation, prescribe. 3. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, and prior to the death of the member, the child had been placed in the home of the member or former member by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption. 4. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is or was at the time of the member's or former member's death, dependent on the former member for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student, while a dependent of a member or former member and is, or was at the time of the member's or former member's death, dependent on the member or former member for over 50 percent of the child's support. 5. Yes, if dependent on that sponsor for over 50 percent of the parent's support and residing in the sponsor's household at the time of the sponsor's death. [81 FR 74879, Oct. 27, 2016, as amended at 89 FR 11184, Feb. 14, 2024] § 161.18 Benefits for abused dependents. (a) Abused dependents of active duty uniformed services members entitled to retired pay based on 20 or more years of service who, on or after October, 23, 1992, while a member, have their eligibility to receive retired pay terminated as a result of misconduct involving the abuse of the spouse or dependent child pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1408(h), are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 22 to this subpart. For the purposes of these benefits the eligible spouse or child may not reside in the household of the sponsor. See § 161.19 for additional information on abused dependents under the 10/20/10 former spouse rule. Table 22 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Abused Dependents of Retirement Eligible Uniformed Services Members CHC DC C MWR E Spouse 1, 2, 6 2, 6 Yes Yes Yes. Children, Unmarried, Under 18 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, pre-adoptive 1, 3 3 4 4 4. Children, Unmarried, 18 Years and Over (If entitled above) 1, 4, 5 4, 5 7 7 7. Notes: 1. Yes, if: a. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA. b. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with section 706 of Public Law 111-84. 2. Yes, if a court order provides for an annuity for the spouse. 3. Yes, if a member of the household where the abuse occurred. 4. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of child's support at the time the abuse occurred. 5. Yes, if the child: a. Is older than 18 years old and is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 18, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student. 6. The spouse must have been married to the uniformed service member for at least 10 years, the uniformed service member must have completed 20 creditable years for retired pay, and they must have been married at least 10 years during the 20 years of creditable service (see § 161.19). The uniformed services shall prescribe specific procedures to verify the eligibility of an applicant. 7. Yes, if the child: a. Is older than 18 years old but has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and was dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent the child's support at the time the abuse occurred; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and was dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support at the time the abuse occurred. (b) Dependents of active duty uniformed service members (who have served for a continuous period greater than 30 days) not entitled to retired pay who have received a dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge, dismissal from a uniformed service as a result of a court martial conviction for an offense involving physical or emotional abuse of the spouse or child, or was administratively discharged as a result of such an offense, separated on or after November 30, 1993, are eligible for transitional privileges in accordance with DoD Instruction 1342.24, “Transitional Compensation for Abused Dependents” (available at: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/134224p.pdf Table 23 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Abused Dependents of Non-Retirement Eligible Uniformed Services Members CHC DC C MWR E Spouse 1, 2 2 4 4 4. Children, Unmarried, Under 18 Years Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, pre-adoptive 1, 2 2 4 4 4. Children, Unmarried, 18 Years and Over (If entitled above) 1, 2, 3 2, 3 4 4 4. Notes: 1. Yes, if: a. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA. b. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with section 706 of Public Law 111-84. 2. Yes, if a. Residing with the member at the time of the dependent-abuse offense and not residing with the member while receiving transitional compensation for abused dependents. b. Married to and residing with the member at the time of the dependent-abuse offense and while receiving transitional compensation for abused dependents. 3. Yes, if: a. 18 years of age or older and incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before the age of 18 and who is (or was when a punitive or other adverse action was carried out on the member) dependent on the member for over one-half of the child's support; or b. 18 years of age or older, but less than 23 years of age, is enrolled in a full-time course of study in an institution of higher learning approved by the Secretary of Defense and who is (or was when a punitive or other adverse action was carried out on the member) dependent on the member for over one-half of the child's support. 4. Yes, if receiving transitional compensation. [81 FR 74879, Oct. 27, 2016, as amended at 89 FR 11188, Feb. 14, 2024] § 161.19 Benefits for former spouses. (a) 20/20/20 former spouses. (1) 20/20/20 former spouses of an active duty, regular retired, or a non-regular retired sponsor at age 60. Table 24 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for 20/20/20 Former Spouses of Active Duty, Regular Retired, and Non-Regular Retired Members at Age 60 CHC DC C MWR E Former Spouse: Unremarried 1, 2 1 Yes Yes Yes. Remarried No No No No No. Unmarried No No Yes Yes Yes. Notes: 1. Yes, if the former spouse certifies in writing that the former spouse has no medical coverage under an employer-sponsored health plan. 2. Yes, if: a. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA. b. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance with the exception of those individuals who qualify in accordance with section 706 of Public Law 111-84. (2) 20/20/20 former spouses of a National Guard, Reserve member, or Retired Reserve member under age 60. (ii) In the case of former spouses of National Guard members or Reserve members ordered to active duty, or Retired Reserve members under age 60 recalled to active duty, they continue to receive benefits as shown in Table 25 to this subpart if the orders are for a period of 30 days or less. If the National Guard member, Reserve member, or recalled Retired Reserve member is on active duty orders in excess of 30 days, the former spouse will receive benefits as shown in Table 24 to this subpart. Table 25 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for 20/20/20 Former Spouses for Retired Reserve Under Age 60 CHC DC C MWR E Former Spouse: Unremarried No No Yes Yes Yes. Remarried No No No No No. Unmarried No No Yes Yes Yes. (b) 20/20/15 former spouses. (1) 20/20/15 former spouses of an active duty, regular retired, or a non-regular retired sponsor at age 60. Table 26 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for 20/20/15 Former Spouses of Active Duty, Regular Retired, and Non-Regular Retired at Age 60 CHC DC C MWR E Former Spouse: Unremarried 1, 2, 3 1, 3 No No No. Remarried No No No No No. Unmarried No No No No No. Notes: 1. Yes, if former spouse certifies in writing that the former spouse has no medical coverage under an employer-sponsored health plan. 2. Yes, if: a. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA; or b. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with section 706 of Public Law 111-84. 3. Yes, if the: a. Final decree of divorce, dissolution, or annulment of the marriage was before April 1, 1985; or b. Marriage ended on, or after, September 29, 1988, entitlements shall exist for 1 year, beginning on the date of the divorce, dissolution, or annulment pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1076 and 1072(2)(H). (2) 20/20/15 former spouses of a Retired Reserve member under age 60. (ii) In the case of former spouses of Reserve members or Retired Reserve members under age 60 recalled to active duty on orders for a period of 30 days or less they are not entitled to any benefits as shown in Table 27 to this subpart. If the Reserve member or recalled Retired Reserve member is on active duty orders in excess of 30 days, the former spouse will receive benefits as shown in Table 26 to this subpart if they are within 1 year from the date of divorce from the uniformed service member. Table 27 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for 20/20/15 Former Spouses of a Retired Reserve Member Under Age 60 CHC DC C MWR E Former Spouse: Unremarried No No No No No. Remarried No No No No No. Unmarried No No No No No. (c) 10/20/10 former spouses. Table 28 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for 10/20/10 Former Spouses CHC DC C MWR E Former Spouse: Unremarried 1, 2 1, 2 Yes Yes Yes. Remarried No No No No No. Unmarried 1, 2 1, 2 Yes Yes Yes. Notes: 1. Yes, if: a. Not entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance through the SSA. b. Entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance and enrolled in Medicare Part B medical insurance or qualified as an exception in accordance with section 706 of Public Law 111-84. 2. The spouse must have been married to the uniformed service member for at least 10 years, the uniformed service member must have completed 20 creditable years for retired pay, and they must have been married at least 10 years during the 20 years of creditable service (see § 161.18, paragraph (a)(1)). The uniformed services shall prescribe specific procedures to verify the eligibility of an applicant. § 161.20 Benefits for civilian personnel. Civilian personnel may be eligible for certain benefits described in this section based on their affiliation with DoD, Service-specific guidelines, or other authorizing conditions. The definition of “civilian personnel” (e.g., civilian employee, DoD contractor, Red Cross employee) is specific to each benefit set described. (a) Civilian personnel in the United States may be issued a DoD ID card as a condition of employment or assignment in accordance with subpart B of this part. Civilian personnel in the United States are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 29 to this subpart. Table 29 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Civilian Personnel in the United States CHC DC C MWR E Self: DoD Civilian Employees, IPA Personnel No No No 1 No. Non-DoD Government Agency Civilian Personnel No No No 2 No. DoD Contractors No No No 2 No. Note: 1. Yes, but the benefit is not printed on the DoD ID card and will be facilitated in accordance with DoD Instruction 1015.10. 2. Yes, if working full-time on the installation in accordance with DoD Instruction 1015.10. Benefit is not printed on the DoD ID card and will be facilitated in accordance with DoD Instruction 1015.10. (b) Civilian personnel residing on a military installation in the United States are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 30 to this subpart. Table 30 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Civilian Personnel When Residing on a Military Installation in the United States CHC DC C MWR E Self: DoD Civilian Employees, IPA Personnel No No No 1 2. Notes: 1. Yes, but benefit is not printed on the DoD ID card and will be facilitated in accordance with DoD Instruction 1015.10. 2. Yes, but subject to purchase restrictions, in accordance with DoD Instruction 1330.21. Benefit is not printed on the DoD ID card and will be facilitated in accordance with DoD Instruction 1330.21. (c) DoD civilian personnel stationed or employed outside the United States and outside U.S. Territories and Possessions, and their accompanying dependents, when residing in the same household, are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 31 to this subpart. Table 31 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for DoD Civilian Personnel Stationed or Employed Outside the United States and Outside U.S. Territories and Possessions and Accompanying Dependents CHC DC C MWR E Self: DoD Civilian Employee, IPA Personnel No 1 Yes Yes Yes. DoD Contractor No 1 2 Yes 3. Spouse No 1 4 Yes 4. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, Illegitimate child of employee, or Illegitimate child of spouse No 1, 5 5 5 5. Ward No 1, 6 6 6 6. Pre-adoptive No 1, 7 7 7 7. Foster Child No No 5 5 5. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over No 1, 8 9 9 9. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent-by-Adoption No 1, 5 1, 5 5 5. Notes: 1. Yes, on a space-available, fully reimbursable basis. Medical care at uniformed services facilities shall be rendered in accordance with Service instructions. Additional guidelines are contained in DoD Instruction 1100.22 and Volume 1231 of DoD Instruction 1400.25. 2. Yes, if a U.S. citizen and on a fully-reimbursable basis in accordance with DoD Instruction 1330.17 (not a local hire). 3. Yes, if a U.S. citizen assigned overseas. 4. Yes, if a dependent of an authorized sponsor and residing in the sponsor's household. 5. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the individual's support and residing in the sponsor's household. 6. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support, and residing in the sponsor's household. 7. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the sponsor by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by the sponsor. 8. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student while a dependent of a sponsor and is, dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. 9. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. (d) Non-DoD Government agency civilian personnel stationed or employed outside the United States and outside U.S. territories and possessions, and their dependents, when residing in the same household, are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 32 to this subpart. Table 32 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Non-DoD Government Agency Civilian Personnel Stationed or Employed Outside the United States and Outside U.S. Territories and Possessions and Accompanying Dependents CHC DC C MWR E Self: Non-DoD Government Agency Civilian Personnel No 1 2 Yes 2. Spouse No 1 3 Yes 3. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, Illegitimate child of employee, or Illegitimate child of spouse No 1, 4 4 4 4. Ward No 1, 5 5 5 5. Pre-adoptive No 1, 6 6 6 6. Foster Child No No 4 4 4. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over No 1, 7 8 8 8. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, Parent-by-Adoption No 1, 4 4 4 4. Notes: 1. Yes, on a space-available, fully reimbursable basis. Medical care at uniformed services facilities shall be rendered in accordance with Service instructions. Additional guidelines are contained in DoD Instruction 1100.22 and Volume 1231 of DoD Instruction 1400.25. 2. Yes, in accordance with DoD Instruction 1330.17 and DoD Instruction 1330.21. 3. Yes, if a dependent of an authorized sponsor and residing in the sponsor's household. 4. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the individual's support and residing in the sponsor's household. 5. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the dependent's support, and residing in the sponsor's household. 6. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the sponsor by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by the sponsor and dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. 7. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student while a dependent of a sponsor and is, dependent on the member or former member for over 50 percent of the child's support. 8. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. (e) Civilian personnel stationed or employed in U.S. Territories and Possessions and their dependents, when residing in the same household, are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 33 to this subpart. Table 33 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Civilian Personnel Stationed or Employed in U.S. Territories and Possessions and Accompanying Dependents CHC DC C MWR E Self: DoD Civilian employee, IPA personnel No 1 2 Yes 2. Non-DoD Government Agency Civilian Personnel; DoD contractor No 1 No 3 No. Spouse No 1 4 4 4. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of employee or illegitimate child of spouse No 1, 5 5 5 5. Ward No 1, 6 6 6 6. Pre-adoptive No 1, 7 7 7 7. Foster Child No No 5 5 5. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over No 1, 8 9 9 9. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, Parent-by-Adoption No 1, 5 No 5 5. Notes: 1. Yes, on a space-available, fully reimbursable basis only if residing in a household on a military installation. Additional guidelines are contained in DoD Instruction 1100.22 and Volume 1231 of DoD Instruction 1400.25. 2. Yes, in accordance with DoD Instruction 1330.17 and DoD Instruction 1330.21. 3. Yes, if working full-time on the installation in accordance with DoD Instruction 1015.10. Benefit will not be printed on the DoD ID card and will be facilitated in accordance with DoD Instruction 1015.10. 4. Yes, if a dependent of an authorized sponsor and residing in the sponsor's household. 5. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the individual's support and residing in the sponsor's household. 6. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support, and residing in the sponsor's household. 7. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the sponsor by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by the sponsor and dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. 8. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student while a dependent of a sponsor, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. 9. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. (f) DoD OCONUS hires are foreign nationals in host countries who are employed by U.S. forces, consistent with any agreement with the host country as defined in Volume 1231 of DoD Instruction 1400.25. They are entered into DEERS for the purposes of issuing a CAC and are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 34 to this subpart. Table 34 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for DoD OCONUS Hires CHC DC C MWR E Self No No No 1 No. Note: 1. Yes, for appropriated fund and NAF foreign national employees assigned and working directly for DoD installations overseas, if not prohibited by Status of Forces Agreements, other international agreements, or local laws, and the installation commander determines it is in the best interest of the command. Annual recertification of the employee authorization is required in accordance with DoD Instruction 1015.10. Benefit is not printed on the DoD ID card and will be facilitated in accordance with DoD Instruction 1015.10. (g) Full-time paid personnel of the Red Cross assigned to duty with the uniformed services in the United States and residing on a military installation and their accompanying dependents, when residing in the same household are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 35 to this subpart. Table 35 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Full-Time Paid Personnel of the Red Cross Assigned to Duty With the Uniformed Services in the United States and Residing on a Military Installation and Accompanying Dependents CHC DC C MWR E Self No No No Yes 1. Spouse No No No Yes 1, 2. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, Illegitimate child of employee, illegitimate child of spouse, or foster child No No No 3 1, 3. Ward No No No 4 1, 4. Pre-adoptive No No No 5 1, 5. Foster Child No No No 3 1, 3. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over No No No 6 1, 6. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, Parent-by-Adoption No No No 3 1, 3. Notes: 1. Yes, but subject to purchase restrictions in accordance with DoDI 1330.21. 2. Yes, if a dependent of an authorized sponsor, and residing in the sponsor's household. 3. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the individual's support and residing in the sponsor's household. 4. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support, and residing in the sponsor's household. 5. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the sponsor by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by the sponsor. 6. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student while a dependent of a sponsor, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. (h) Full-time paid personnel of the Red Cross assigned to duty with the uniformed services outside the United States and their accompanying dependents, when residing in the same household, are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 36 to this subpart. Table 36 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Full-Time Paid Personnel of the Red Cross Assigned to Duty With the Uniformed Services Outside the United States and Accompanying Dependents CHC DC C MWR E Self No 1 2 Yes 2. Spouse No 1 3 Yes 3. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, Illegitimate child of employee or illegitimate child of spouse No 1, 4 4 4 4. Ward No 1, 5 5 5 5. Pre-adoptive No 1, 6 6 6 6. Foster Child No No 4 4 4. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over No 1, 7 8 8 8. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent-by-Adoption No 1, 4 4 4 4. Notes: 1. Yes, on a space-available basis at rates specified in uniformed services instructions. Additional guidelines are contained in DoD Instruction 1100.22 and Volume 1231 of DoD Instruction 1400.25. 2. Yes, if U.S. citizen assigned overseas. 3. Yes, if a dependent of an authorized sponsor and residing in the sponsor's household. 4. Yes, if a dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the individual's support and residing in the sponsor's household. 5. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support, and residing in the sponsor's household. 6. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the sponsor by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by the sponsor and dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. 7. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student while a dependent of a sponsor, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. 8. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. (i) Full-time paid personnel of the United Service Organizations (USO) serving outside the United States and their accompanying dependents when residing in the same household are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 37 to this subpart. Table 37 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Full-Time Paid Personnel of the USO and Accompanying Dependents Serving Outside the United States CHC DC C MWR E Self No 1 2 Yes 2. Spouse No 1 3 Yes 3. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of employee, or illegitimate child of spouse No 1, 4 4 4 4. Ward No No 5 5 5. Foster child No No 4 4 4. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over No 1, 5 7 7 7. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent-by-Adoption No 1, 4 4 4 4. Notes: 1. Yes, on a space-available, fully reimbursable basis. Additional guidelines are contained in DoD Instruction 1100.22 and Volume 1231 of DoD Instruction 1400.25. 2. Yes, if U.S. citizens assigned overseas. 3. Yes, if a dependent of an authorized sponsor and residing in the sponsor's household. 4. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the individual's support and residing in the sponsor's household. 5. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support, and residing in the sponsor's household. 6. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the member sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student while a dependent of a sponsor, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. 7. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. (j) Full-time paid personnel of the USS serving outside the United States and outside U.S. territories and possessions, and their accompanying dependents, when residing in the same household, are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 38 to this subpart. Table 38 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Full-Time Paid Personnel of the USS Serving Outside the United States and Outside U.S. Territories and Possessions and Accompanying Dependents CHC DC C MWR E Self No 1 No Yes No. Spouse No 1 No Yes No. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of employee, or illegitimate child of spouse No 1, 2 No 2 No. Ward No No No 3 No. Foster Child No No No 2 No. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over No 1, 4 No 5 No. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent-by-Adoption No 1, 2 No 2 No. Notes: 1. Yes, on a space-available, fully reimbursable basis. Additional guidelines are contained in DoD Instruction 1100.22 and Volume 1231 of DoD Instruction 1400.25. 2. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support and residing in the sponsor's household. 3. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support, and residing in the sponsor's household. 4. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student while a dependent of a sponsor, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. 5. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. (k) MSC civil service Marine personnel deployed on MSC-owned and operated vessels outside the United States and outside U.S. territories and possessions are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 39 to this subpart. Table 39 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for MSC Personnel Deployed on MSC-Owned and Operated Vessels Outside the United States and Outside U.S. Territories and Possessions CHC DC C MWR E Self No 1 No Yes No. Note: 1. Yes, on a space-available, fully reimbursable basis. (l) Ship's officers and members of the crews of NOAA vessels are eligible for benefits in accordance with 33 U.S.C. 3074 as shown in Table 40 to this subpart. Ship's officers are not commissioned officers, but civilian employees of NOAA. Table 40 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Ship's Officers and Members of the Crews of NOAA Vessels (NOAA Wage Mariner Employees) CHC DC C MWR E Self No No Yes Yes Yes. Spouse No No Yes Yes Yes. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, Illegitimate child of employee, Illegitimate child of spouse, or Foster Child No No 1 1 1. Ward No No 2 2 2. Pre-adoptive No No 3 3 3. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over No No 4 4 4. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, Parent-by-Adoption No No 1 1 1. Notes: 1. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the individual's support and residing in the sponsor's household. 2. Yes if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support, and residing in the sponsor's household. 3. Yes if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the sponsor by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by the sponsor. 4. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. (m) Officers and crews of vessels, lighthouse keepers, and depot keepers of the former Lighthouse Service are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 41 to this subpart. Table 41 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Officers and Crews of Vessels, Lighthouse Keepers, and Depot Keepers of the Former Lighthouse Service CHC DC C MWR E Self No No Yes Yes Yes. (n) Presidential appointees who have been confirmed by the Senate (PASs) are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 42 to this subpart. Table 42 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Presidential Appointees CHC DC C MWR E Self No 1 2 Yes 2. Notes: 1. Designation for PASs and other designated civilian officials within the DoD and the Military Departments. This is a specific reimbursable care value at the interagency rate outside the National Capital Region. 2. Yes, if residing in quarters on DoD military installations. (o) Contract surgeons overseas during the period of their contract are eligible for benefits as shown in Table 43 to this subpart. Table 43 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Contract Surgeons Overseas CHC DC C MWR E Self No No No 1 1. Note: 1. Only during the period of their contract with the Surgeon General. (p) State employees of the National Guard may be identified in DEERS for the purpose of issuing a CAC to access DoD networks. There are no benefits assigned and no dependent benefits are extended as shown in Table 44 to this subpart. Table 44 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for State Guard Employees CHC DC C MWR E Self No No No No No. [81 FR 74879, Oct. 27, 2016, as amended at 89 FR 11189, Feb. 14, 2024] § 161.21 Benefits for retired civilian personnel. (a) Retired DoD civilian employees. Table 45 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Retired DoD Civilian Employees CHC DC C MWR E Self No No No 1 No. Note: 1. Yes, but benefit is not printed on the DoD ID card and will be facilitated in accordance with DoD Instruction 1015.10. (b) Retired NOAA Wage Mariner employees and their eligible dependents. Table 46 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Retired NOAA Wage Mariner Employees and Their Eligible Dependents CHC DC C MWR E Self No No Yes Yes Yes. Spouse No No Yes Yes Yes. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of record of female member, illegitimate child of male member, whose paternity has been judicially determined, or foster child No No 1 1 1. Ward No No 2 2 2. Pre-adoptive Child No No 3 3 3. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over No No 4 4 4. Notes: 1. Yes, if dependent on an authorized sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support and residing in the sponsor's household. 2. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor or former member as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support, and residing in the sponsor's household. 3. Yes, if, for determinations of dependency made on or after October 5, 1994, placed in the home of the sponsor by a placement agency (recognized by the Secretary of Defense) or by another source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement, in anticipation of the legal adoption by the sponsor. 4. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. [81 FR 74879, Oct. 27, 2016, as amended at 89 FR 11193, Feb. 14, 2024] § 161.22 Benefits for foreign affiliates. (a) Sponsored NATO and PFP personnel in the United States. Table 47 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Sponsored NATO and PFP Personnel and Accompanying Dependents in the United States CHC DC C MWR E Self No 1 2 2 2. Spouse 3 1 4 4 4. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, Illegitimate child of member, or Illegitimate child of spouse 3, 4 1, 4 4 4 4. Ward No No 5 5 5. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over 3, 6 1, 6 7 7 7. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent by Adoption No No 4 4 4. Notes: 1. Yes, for outpatient care no charge and for inpatient care at full reimbursable rate. 2. Yes, if: a. Under orders issued by a U.S. Military Service; or b. Assigned military attaché duties in the United States and designated on reciprocal agreements with the Department of State. 3. Yes, for outpatient care only. 4. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor in the United States. 5. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if residing in the authorized sponsor's household. 6. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor in the United States and the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student while a dependent of a sponsor, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. 7. Yes, if the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. (b) Sponsored non-NATO personnel in the United States. Table 48 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Sponsored Non-NATO Personnel and Accompanying Dependents in the United States CHC DC C MWR E Self No 1 2 2 2. Spouse No 1 3 3 3. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of member, or illegitimate child of spouse No 1, 4 3 3 3. Ward No No 4 4 4. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over No 1, 5 6 6 6. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent by Adoption No No 3 3 3. Notes: 1. Yes, for outpatient care only on a reimbursable basis. 2. Yes, if under orders issued by a U.S. Military Service. 3. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor in the United States. 4. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if residing in the authorized sponsor's household. 5. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor in the United States and the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student while a dependent of a sponsor, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. 6. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor in the United States and the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. (c) Non-sponsored NATO personnel in the United States. Table 49 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Non-Sponsored NATO and PFP Personnel in the United States and Accompanying Dependents CHC DC C MWR E Self No 1 No No No. Spouse 2 1 No No No. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of member, or illegitimate child of spouse 2, 3 1, 3 No No No. Ward No No No No No. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over 2, 3, 4 1, 3, 4 No No No. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent by Adoption No No No No No. Notes: 1. Yes, for outpatient care no charge and for inpatient care at full reimbursable rate. 2. Yes, for outpatient care only. 3. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor in the United States. 4. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor in the United States and the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student while a dependent of a sponsor, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. (d) NATO and non-NATO personnel outside the United States. Table 50 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for NATO, PFP, and Non-NATO Personnel Outside the United States and Accompanying Dependents CHC DC C MWR E Self No 1 Yes Yes Yes. Spouse No 1 Yes Yes Yes. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of member, or illegitimate child of spouse No 1, 2 2 2 2. Ward No No 3 3 3. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over No 1, 4 5 5 5. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent by Adoption No No 2 2 2. Notes: 1. Yes, for outpatient care only on a reimbursable basis. 2. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor and dependent on over 50 percent support. 3. Yes, if, for determination of dependency made on or after July 1, 1994, placed in the legal custody of the sponsor as a result of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or possession of the United States) for a period of at least 12 consecutive months, and if dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support, and residing in the sponsor's household. 4. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor and the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student while a dependent of a sponsor, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. 5. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor in the United States and the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. (e) Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army (KATUSA). Table 51 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for KATUSA CHC DC C MWR E Self No No No No No. (f) Foreign national civilians. Table 52 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Foreign National Civilians CHC DC C MWR E Self No No No No No. (g) Foreign national contractors. Table 53 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Foreign National Contractors CHC DC C MWR E Self No No No No No. (h) Personnel subject to a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) in the United States. Table 54 to Subpart C of Part 161—Benefits for Foreign Force Members and Eligible Dependents Residing in the United States Who Are Covered by an RHCA CHC DC C MWR E Self No 1 No No No. Spouse No 1 No No No. Children, Unmarried, Under 21 Years: Legitimate, adopted, stepchild, illegitimate child of member, or illegitimate child of spouse No 1, 2 No No No. Ward No No No No No. Children, Unmarried, 21 Years and Over No 1, 2, 3 No No No. Parent, Parent-in-Law, Stepparent, or Parent by Adoption No No No No No. Notes: 1. As determined by the appropriate RHCA. 2. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor in the United States. 3. Yes, if residing in the household of the authorized sponsor in the United States, the child: a. Has not attained the age of 23, is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning approved by the administering Secretary, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support; or b. Is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before age 21, or occurred before the age of 23 while a full-time student while a dependent of a sponsor, and is dependent on the sponsor for over 50 percent of the child's support. [81 FR 74879, Oct. 27, 2016, as amended at 89 FR 11193, Feb. 14, 2024] Subpart D—DoD Identification (ID) Cards: Eligibility Documentation Required for Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) Enrollment, Record Management, and ID Card Issuance Source: 81 FR 74904, Oct. 27, 2016, unless otherwise noted. § 161.23 Procedures. (a) Eligibility documentation Basic requirements. (ii) An individual's DEERS record is established through the in-person presentation of identity documentation and, in some cases, eligibility documentation. Documentation verifying an ID card applicant's identity is always required in accordance with § 161.7(d)(1). Eligibility documentation may also be required to update a DEERS record to reflect a change in benefits or status. (A) Identity and eligibility documentation is reviewed for authenticity by a RAPIDS verifying official (VO) and incorporated into the individual's DEERS record as necessary. (B) The sponsor or DoD beneficiary must provide documentation to establish or terminate the relationship to a dependent within 30 days of the change. (C) The VO ensures that the DD Form 1172-2 is signed by the sponsor. ( 1 ( 2 (D) A VO may request additional documentation if there is any question of the authenticity of those presented. (iii) Eligible individuals presenting eligibility documentation not listed in this subpart must have the responsible uniformed service Judge Advocate General or local Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) review and verify the documentation. A written Judge Advocate General or SJA opinion may need to be submitted at ID card issuance, verifying the documentation's use for DEERS enrollment. (2) Documentation standards Certified documentation. (ii) Foreign documentation. (A) A full English language translation, which the translator has certified as complete and accurate, and the translator's certification of competency to translate from the foreign language into English, in accordance with 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Translation must be provided by a translator other than the individual presenting the document. (B) A written Judge Advocate General or local SJA opinion confirming use of the eligibility documentation, if the uniformed service member is stationed overseas. (C) Documentation that attests to the genuineness of the signature and seal, or the position of the foreign official who executed, issued, or certified the foreign documentation being presented to substantiate the dependency relationship to the sponsor. ( 1 apostille i.e., https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/full-text/?cid=41 apostille ( 2 (b) Documentation for dependents Overview. (i) The uniformed services restrict cross-servicing for verification of the DD Form 1172-2 and eligibility documentation to the responsible uniformed service for certain categories of dependents, in accordance with § 161.7(e)(1). (ii) Service-specific requirements and processes are addressed in Air Force Instruction 36-3026, “Identification Cards for Members of the Uniformed Services, Their Eligible Family Members, and Other Eligible Personnel” (available at: http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/afi36-3026v1_ip/afi_36-3026_ip.pdf (2) Spouse. Table 1 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for a Spouse Status Eligibility documentation Spouse Marriage certificate. Common Law Spouse SJA opinion (Note 1) and Common law marriage certificate (Note 2) or Court order (Note 3). Notes: 1. A written SJA opinion that a common law marriage is recognized in the relevant State or U.S. jurisdiction. 2. A common law marriage certificate certified by the State. 3. An order or other appropriate document from a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession) that establishes a common law marriage. (3) Child, unmarried, under the age of 21. (i) Legitimate child. Table 2 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for a Legitimate Child Status Eligibility documentation Legitimate Child Birth certificate (Note 1). Legitimate Child Conceived Posthumously Birth certificate (Note 1) and Director, DoDHRA memorandum (Note 2). Notes: 1. A certificate of live birth or an FS-240, “Consular Report of Birth Abroad,” may be used in lieu of a birth certificate. 2. A memorandum signed by the Director, DoDHRA, establishing the eligibility for a child conceived of artificial insemination after the sponsor's death. The deceased sponsor's responsible uniformed service project office must submit all eligibility determination requests to DoDHRA, including documentation that: a. Verifies the sponsor's intent to start a family, usually provided by the lab or clinic that assisted the couple with the in vitro process. b. Provides the date of the sponsor's death. c. Provides the date of birth or expected date of birth of the child. (ii) Pre-adoptive or adopted child. Table 3 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for a Pre-Adoptive or Adopted Child Status Eligibility documentation Pre-Adoptive Child Birth certificate (Note 1) and Placement agreement (Note 2) or Court order (Note 2) or Document authorized by State or local law (Notes 2, 3). Adopted Child Birth certificate (Note 1) and Adoption decree (Note 4) or Court order (Note 4). Notes: 1. A certificate of live birth or an FS-240 may be used in lieu of a birth certificate. When a placement agreement or an order or other appropriate document from a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession) establishes the child's date of birth, it may also be used in lieu of a birth certificate. 2. The placement agreement, order or other appropriate document from a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession), or other appropriate document from any other source authorized by State or local law to provide adoption placement must include the intent to adopt. 3. An appropriate document from any other source authorized by State or local law with written approval from the responsible uniformed service Judge Advocate General or local SJA. 4. An order or other appropriate document from a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession) that establishes legal adoption of the child by the sponsor. (iii) Stepchild. Table 4 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for a Stepchild Status Eligibility documentation Stepchild Birth certificate (Note 1) and Sponsor's marriage certificate (Note 2). Note: 1. A certificate of live birth or an FS-240 may be used in lieu of a birth certificate. When a placement agreement or an order or other appropriate document from a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession) establishes the child's date of birth, it may also be used in lieu of a birth certificate. 2. A marriage certificate that establishes the relationship between the child's parent and the sponsor. (iv) Illegitimate child of record. Table 5 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for a Male Sponsor's Illegitimate Child of Record Status Eligibility documentation Illegitimate child of record whose paternity has been judicially determined Birth certificate (Note 1) and Court document (Note 2) or Consent order of paternity (Note 3). Illegitimate child of record whose paternity has not been judicially determined Birth certificate (Note 1) and SJA opinion (Note 4) or Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity (Note 5). Notes: 1. A certificate of live birth or an FS-240 may be used in lieu of a birth certificate. When a placement agreement or an order or other appropriate document from a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession) establishes the child's date of birth, it may also be used in lieu of a birth certificate. 2. An order or other appropriate document from a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession) that establishes paternity. 3. A consent order of paternity, recognized by a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession). An affidavit of paternity, recognized by a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession), may be used in lieu of a consent order of paternity. 4. A written SJA opinion, if the member is stationed in a foreign country. 5. A voluntary acknowledgement of paternity signed by both parents and filed with the State. (v) Ward. Table 6 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for a Ward Status Eligibility documentation Ward Birth certificate (Note 1) and Financial dependency determination (Note 2) and Placement agreement (Note 3) or Court document (Note 3). Notes: 1. A certificate of live birth or an FS-240 may be used in lieu of a birth certificate. When a placement agreement or an order or other appropriate document from a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession) establishes the child's date of birth, it may also be used in lieu of a birth certificate. 2. A financial dependency determination from the responsible service's Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS), or the service equivalent pay office, acknowledging that the sponsor is providing more than 50 percent of the dependent's support, or was at the time of the sponsor's death. 3. A placement agreement or an order or other appropriate document from a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession) that establishes legal custody of the child by the sponsor for no less than 12 consecutive months. (vi) Foster child. Table 7 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for a Foster Child Status Eligibility documentation Foster Child Birth certificate (Note 1) and Placement agreement (Note 2) or Court document (Note 2). Notes: 1. A certificate of live birth or an FS-240 may be used in lieu of a birth certificate. When a placement agreement or an order or other appropriate document from a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession) establishes the child's date of birth, it may also be used in lieu of a birth certificate. 2. A placement agreement or an order or other appropriate document from a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession) that establishes the child's relationship to the sponsor. (4) Child, unmarried, over the age of 21. (i) Full-time student. Table 8 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for a Full-Time Student Status Eligibility documentation Full-Time Student Dependent documentation (Note 1) and Letter from school registrar (Note 2) and Sponsor's certification of 50 percent support (Note 3). Notes: 1. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, must establish their relationship to the sponsor as specified in Tables 2 through 7 in this subpart, if the relationship has not previously been established. 2. A letter from the school registrar that establishes the child as a full-time student. 3. Sponsor's certification on the DD Form 1172-2 that he or she is providing more than 50 percent of the dependent's support. (ii) Incapacitated child. Table 9 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for an Incapacitated Child Status Eligibility documentation Incapacitated Child Dependent documentation (Note 1) and Medical sufficiency statement (Note 2) and Financial dependency determination (Note 3). Notes: 1. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, must establish their relationship to the sponsor as specified in Tables 2 through 7 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously been established. 2. A medical sufficiency statement issued by a physician in support of the military treatment facility or authorized TRICARE service provider, stating incapacitation, and dated within 90 days of application, as required by the sponsoring component. If applicable, the physician's statement must reflect that the incapacitation occurred after the 21st birthday but before the 23rd birthday, while the dependent was a full-time student. 3. A financial dependency determination from the responsible Service's DFAS, or the Service equivalent pay office, acknowledging that the sponsor is providing more than 50 percent of the dependent's support, or was at the time of the sponsor's death. (5) Parent. Table 10 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for a Parent Status Eligibility documentation Parent Financial dependency determination (Note 1) and Birth certificate (Notes 2) and Marriage certificate (Note 3) or Adoption decree (Note 4). Notes: 1. A financial dependency determination from the responsible Service's DFAS, or the Service equivalent pay office, acknowledging that the sponsor is providing more than 50 percent of the dependent's support, or was at the time of the sponsor's death. 2. A birth certificate establishing parental relationship to the sponsor, or the sponsor's spouse. 3. A marriage certificate establishing a relationship to the sponsor's parent, or the sponsor's spouse's parent. 4. An adoption decree establishing legal adoption of the sponsor, or the sponsor's spouse, by the parent, or parent-in-law. (c) Documentation for surviving dependents. Table 11 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for a Surviving Dependent Status Eligibility documentation Widow or Widower: Unremarried Marriage certificate to sponsor (Note 1) and Death certificate of sponsor or DD Form 1300, “Report of Casualty,” (for sponsor only). Unmarried Marriage certificate to sponsor (Note 1) and Death certificate of sponsor or DD Form 1300, “Report of Casualty,” (for sponsor only) and Marriage certificate from subsequent marriage (Note 1) and Divorce decree from subsequent marriage (Note 2) or Death certificate from subsequent marriage. Dependent Dependent documentation (Note 3). Notes: 1. A common law marriage certificate, a court order, or a written SJA opinion that a common law marriage is recognized by the relevant State or U.S. jurisdiction is also accepted. 2. A dissolution decree or annulment decree is also accepted. 3. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, are required to establish their relationship to the sponsor as specified in Tables 1 through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously been established. (d) Documentation for abused dependents Overview. (i) For the purposes of this paragraph (d), dependent children are limited to the sponsor's legitimate children, adopted children, and stepchildren, in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 1408(h). Their eligibility ends at age 18 unless otherwise eligible as full-time students (aged 18-23) or based on an incapacitation that existed before age 18 or occurred between the ages of 18 and 23 while a full-time student. (ii) Abused dependents are required to provide documentation that verifies eligibility as shown in Tables 12 and 13 to this subpart to the responsible uniformed service project office. (2) Abused dependent of a retirement-eligible service member. Table 12 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for an Abused Dependent of a Retirement-Eligible Service Member Status Eligibility documentation Dependent DD Form 2698 “Application for Transitional Compensation” (Note 1) and Letter from DFAS (Note 2) and Dependent documentation (Note 3). Notes: 1. DD Form 2698, approved by the responsible uniformed service. 2. A letter from DFAS, approving request to receive a portion of retired pay, or other approval from the service equivalent pay office. 3. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, are required to establish their relationship to the sponsor as specified in Tables 1 through 4 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously been established. (3) Abused dependent of a non-retirement-eligible service member. Table 13 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for an Abused Dependent of a Non-Retirement Eligible Service Member Status Eligibility documentation Dependent DD Form 2698 (Note 1) and Dependent documentation (Note 2). Notes: 1. DD Form 2698, approved by the responsible uniformed service. 2. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, must establish their relationship to the sponsor as specified in Tables 1 through 4 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously been established. (e) Documentation for former spouses. Table 14 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for a Former Spouse Status Eligibility documentation Former Spouse: Unremarried Marriage certificate to sponsor (Note 1) and Divorce decree from sponsor (Note 2) and Statement of service (Note 3). Unmarried Marriage certificate to sponsor (Note 1) and Divorce decree from sponsor (Note 2) and Statement of service (Note 3) and Marriage certificate from subsequent marriage (Note 1) and Divorce decree from subsequent marriage (Note 2) or Death certificate from subsequent marriage. Notes: 1. A common law marriage certificate, a court order, or a written SJA opinion that a common law marriage is recognized in the relevant State or U.S. jurisdiction, is also accepted. 2. A dissolution decree or annulment decree is also accepted. 3. Statement of service that establishes the uniformed service member's service. A complete set of DD Form 214, “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,” or dates of inclusive service for servicing personnel may be used in lieu of the statement of service. (f) Documentation for uniformed service members Overview. (i) MOH recipients must have their DEERS records updated manually, as indicated in this paragraph. (ii) Current, former, and retired members identified in this paragraph (f) should have eligibility updated in DEERS by an authoritative feed; however, under certain circumstances described in paragraphs (f)(2) and (3) of this section, a Service member may have eligibility verified by documentation shown in Tables 15 through 21 to this subpart. (iii) All other uniformed service members should have their DEERS records updated by authoritative data feeds. (2) Active duty member. Table 15 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for an Active Duty Member and Dependents Status Eligibility documentation Active Duty Member Military orders (Note 1). Dependent Dependent documentation (Note 2). Notes: 1. Military orders may be used at the service project officer level when DEERS verification is not available. 2. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, must establish their relationship to the sponsor, as specified in Tables 1 through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously been established. (3) National Guard and Reserve member. Table 16 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for a National Guard or Reserve Member and Dependents Status Eligibility documentation National Guard or Reserve Member Military orders (Note 1). Dependent Dependent documentation (Note 2). Notes: 1. Military orders may be used at the service project officer level when DEERS verification is not available. 2. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, must establish their relationship to the sponsor, as specified in Tables 1 through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously been established. (4) Retired reserve member. Table 17 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for a Retired Reserve Member and Dependents Status Eligibility documentation Retired Reserve Member Retired pay orders (Note 1) or DD Form 214 (Note 2). Retired Reserve Member ordered to active duty DD Form 214 (Note 2) or Military order (Note 3) or Commissioning oath (Note 3) or Enlistment contract (Note 3). Dependent Dependent documentation (Note 4). Notes: 1. Retired pay orders, establishing the uniformed service member's eligibility for retired pay at age 60. 2. A DD Form 214 that establishes the uniformed service member's service can be used when DEERS verification is not available. A statement of service or dates of inclusive service for servicing personnel may be used in lieu of the DD Form 214. 3. Documentation establishing the uniformed service member being ordered to active duty for greater than 30 days. 4. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, must establish their relationship to the sponsor as specified in Tables 1 through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously been established. (5) Retired member. Table 18 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for a Retired Member and Dependents Status Eligibility documentation Retired Member Retirement orders or Correction of military record (Note 1) or DD Form 214 (Note 2). Dependent Dependent documentation (Note 3). Notes: 1. A correction of military record can be used at the service project officer level when DEERS verification is not available. 2. A DD Form 214 that establishes the uniformed service member's service can be used when DEERS verification is not available. A statement of service or dates of inclusive service for servicing personnel may be used in lieu of the DD Form 214. 3. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, must establish their relationship to the sponsor, as specified in Tables 1 through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously been established. (6) Transitional Health Care (THC) member. Table 19 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for a THC Member and Dependents Status Eligibility documentation THC Member DD Form 214 (Note 1). Dependent Dependent documentation (Note 2). Notes: 1. DD Form 214, reflecting the appropriate separation program designator code for Transition Assistance (TA)-180 eligibility. Separation orders, reflecting the appropriate separation program designator code for TA-180 eligibility may be used in lieu of the DD Form 214. 2. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, must establish their relationship to the sponsor, as specified in Tables 1 through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously been established. (7) MOH recipient. Table 20 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for a MOH Recipient and Dependents Status Eligibility documentation MOH Recipient Confirmation of MOH status (Note 1). Dependent Dependent documentation (Note 2). Notes: 1. Confirmation of MOH status by DoDHRA. 2. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, must establish their relationship to the sponsor, as specified in Tables 1 through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously been established. (8) 100 percent DAV. Table 21 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for a 100 Percent DAV and Dependents Status Eligibility documentation 100 Percent DAV VA rating determination letter (Note 1) and DD Form 214 (Note 2). Dependent Dependent documentation (Note 3). Notes: 1. VA rating determination letter that establishes eligibility as 100 percent disabled or incapable of pursuing substantially gainful employment. 2. A DD Form 214 that characterizes the uniformed service member's discharge as honorable. 3. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, are required to establish their relationship to the sponsor, as specified in Tables 1 through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously been established. (g) Documentation for civilian personnel Overview. (2) Civilian personnel Civilian personnel residing on a military installation in the United States. Table 22 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for Civilian Personnel Residing on a Military Installation in the United States and Accompanying Dependents Status Eligibility documentation Civilian: DoD civilian employee, DoD contractor, Intergovernmental Personnel Act personnel, non-DoD government agency civilian personnel under DoD sponsorship Travel authorization (Note 1). Dependent Travel authorization (Note 2) and Dependent documentation (Note 3). Notes: 1. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component authorizing the sponsor to reside on a military installation. 2. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component authorizing eligible dependents to accompany the sponsor. 3. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, are required to establish their relationship to the sponsor, as specified in Tables 1 through 12 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously been established. (ii) Civilian personnel outside the United States. Table 23 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for Civilian Personnel Stationed Outside the United States and Accompanying Dependents Status Eligibility documentation Civilian: DoD civilian employee, DoD contractor, Intergovernmental Personnel Act personnel, non-DoD government agency civilian personnel under DoD sponsorship, DoD contractor authorized to accompany the Armed Forces (CAAF) Travel authorization (Note 1) and SPOT LOA (Note 2, 3). Dependent Dependent documentation (Note 4) and Travel authorization (Note 5) or SPOT LOA (Note 5). Notes: 1. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component, indicating an assignment outside the United States. 2. A SPOT LOA that designates the contractor as CAAF, if a CAAF in accordance with DoD Instruction 3020.41, “Operational Contract Support (OCS)” (available at: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/302041p.pdf 3. A SPOT LOA, if applicable in accordance with Combatant Command guidance. 4. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, are required to establish their relationship to the sponsor as specified in Tables 1 through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously been established. 5. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component or SPOT LOA authorizing eligible dependents to accompany the sponsor. (3) Red Cross personnel. Table 24 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for Full-Time Paid Personnel of the Red Cross and Accompanying Dependents Status Eligibility documentation Red Cross Employee Travel authorization (Note 1). Dependent Travel authorization (Note 2) and Dependent documentation (Note 3). Notes: 1. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component authorizing the sponsor to reside on a military installation in the United States, or indicating an assignment outside the United States. 2. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component authorizing eligible dependents to accompany the sponsor. 3. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, are required to establish their relationship to the sponsor, as specified in Tables 1 through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously been established. (4) United Service Organizations (USO) personnel. Table 25 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for Full-Time Paid Personnel of the USO and Accompanying Dependents Status Eligibility documentation USO Employee Travel authorization (Note 1). Dependent Travel authorization (Note 2) and Dependent documentation (Note 3). Notes: 1. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component. 2. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component authorizing eligible dependents to accompany the sponsor. 3. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, are required to establish their relationship to the sponsor, as specified in Tables 1 through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously been established. (5) United Seaman's Service (USS) personnel. Table 26 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for USS Personnel and Accompanying Dependents Status Eligibility documentation USS Employee (Self) Travel authorization (Note 1). Dependent Travel authorization (Note 2) and Dependent documentation (Note 3). Notes: 1. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component. 2. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component authorizing eligible dependents to accompany the sponsor. 3. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, are required to establish their relationship to the sponsor, as specified in Tables 1 through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously been established. (6) Military Sealift Command (MSC) personnel. Table 27 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for MSC Personnel Deployed on MSC-Owned and Operated Vessels and Accompanying Dependents Status Eligibility documentation MSC Employee Travel authorization (Note 1). Dependent Travel authorization (Note 2) and Dependent documentation (Note 3). Notes: 1. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component. 2. A travel authorization produced by the sponsoring DoD Component authorizing eligible dependents to accompany the sponsor. 3. Eligible dependents, as identified in subpart C of this part, are required to establish their relationship to the sponsor, as specified in Tables 1 through 10 of this subpart, if the relationship has not previously been established. (h) Documentation for foreign affiliates. Table 28 to Subpart D of Part 161—Eligibility Documentation Required for Sponsored Foreign Affiliates in the United States and Accompanying Dependents Status Eligibility documentation Foreign Affiliate ITO (Note 1) or Foreign Visit Request (Note 1). Dependent ITO (Note 2) or Foreign Visit Request (Note 2). Notes: 1. An ITO, Foreign Visit Request, or other document establishing the foreign affiliate's sponsorship to travel to the United States. 2. An ITO, Foreign Visit Request, or letter produced by the sponsoring DoD Component authorizing eligible dependents to accompany the sponsor. (i) Documentation required to terminate eligibility in DEERS Overview. (2) Spouse. Table 29 to Subpart D of Part 161—Documentation Required To Terminate Eligibility of a Spouse in DEERS Status Eligibility documentation Spouse Divorce decree (Note 1) or Death certificate. Former Spouse Marriage certificate from subsequent marriage (Note 2). Widow/Widower Marriage certificate from subsequent marriage (Note 2). Notes: 1. A dissolution decree or annulment decree is also accepted. 2. A common law marriage certificate, a court order, or a written SJA opinion that a common law marriage is recognized in the relevant State or U.S. jurisdiction, is also accepted. (3) Child. Table 30 to Subpart D of Part 161—Documentation Required To Terminate Eligibility of a Child in DEERS Status Eligibility documentation Child, Under Age 21: Legitimate, Adopted, Pre-Adoptive, Illegitimate Child Marriage certificate (Note 1) or Adoption decree (Note 2) or Court order (Note 3) or Death certificate (Note 4). Stepchild Marriage certificate (Note 1) or Adoption decree (Note 2) or Court order (Note 3) or Death certificate (Note 4) or Divorce decree (Notes 5, 6). Ward, Foster Child Marriage certificate (Note 1) or Adoption decree (Note 2) or Court order (Note 3) or Death certificate (Note 4) or Dependency certification (Note 7). Child, Over Age 21: Full-Time Student Marriage certificate (Note 1) or Death certificate (Note 4) or Change in financial status (Note 7) or Letter from school registrar (Note 8). Temporary or Permanent Incapacitated Child Marriage certificate (Note 1) or Death certificate (Note 4) or Change in financial status (Note 7) or Medical sufficiency statement (Note 9). Notes: 1. A marriage certificate, if the child marries. 2. An adoption decree, if the child is adopted and the relationship to the sponsor is severed. This does not apply to surviving children adopted by a non-military member after the death of the sponsor in accordance with 32 CFR 199.3(f)(3). 3. An order or appropriate document from a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession), affirming either the voluntary relinquishment or involuntary termination of parental rights and placing the child into custody of another guardian, or emancipating the child. In cases of involuntary termination, the Service project office should consult with the local SJA and confirm that the sponsor was properly notified of the involuntary termination proceedings and was given the opportunity to defend the sponsor's rights. 4. A death certificate, if the child dies. 5. A final divorce decree, if the sponsor and the child's parent divorce in accordance with 32 CFR 199.3(f)(3). 6. A dissolution decree or annulment decree is also accepted. 7. Sponsor certification on the DD Form 1172-2 that the sponsor is not providing more than 50 percent or that the child does not resides in the household. 8. A letter from the school registrar that establishes the child is no longer a full-time student. 9. A medical sufficiency statement issued by a physician in support of the military treatment facility or authorized TRICARE service provider, establishing the end of an incapacitation. (4) Parent. Table 31 to Subpart D of Part 161—Documentation Required To Terminate Eligibility of a Parent in DEERS Status Eligibility documentation Parent Change in financial status (Note 1) or Divorce decree (Note 2) or Marriage certificate (Note 3) or Death certificate (Note 4) or. Notes: 1. The sponsor, or the dependent parent, verifies that the sponsor is not providing more than 50 percent financial support for the parent. 2. The relationship between the sponsor and the parent-in-law is terminated as a result of a divorce. A dissolution decree or annulment decree is also accepted. 3. The parent marries. 4. The parent dies. (j) Documentation required to set data display restrictions in DEERS. Table 32 to Subpart D of Part 161—Documentation Required To Set Data Display Restrictions Status Documentation Sponsor or Dependent DEERS Support Office request (Note 1) or Project Office request (Note 2) or Protective order (Note 3) or Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act request (Note 4). Notes: 1. A request to the DEERS Support Office asking for contact information to be restricted. 2. A request to the Service DEERS/RAPIDS Project Office asking for the contact information to be restricted. 3. An order or other appropriate document from a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States (or U.S. territory or possession) that establishes a protective order. 4. A request to restrict health information. (k) To change an SSN in a DEERS record that was established by an authoritative feed (e.g., uniformed service member records, DoD civilian personnel records), the sponsor will need to consult the personnel office that established the authoritative feed. (2) To change an SSN in a DEERS record that was manually established (e.g., dependent records), the sponsor will need to go to a RAPIDS site for assistance. Table 33 to Subpart D of Part 161—Documentation Required To Change an SSN in DEERS Status Documentation Sponsor Social security cards (Note 1) and Social Security Administration letter (Note 2). Dependent Social security cards (Note 1) and Social Security Administration letter (Note 2). Notes: 1. Social security cards issued by the Social Security Administration, establishing the old and new SSNs. 2. A letter from the Social Security Administration, explaining that a new SSN has been issued and stating that the individual will no longer use the old SSN. (l) Documentation required to change a name in DEERS. (1) To change a name in a DEERS record that was established by an authoritative feed (e.g., uniformed service member records, DoD civilian personnel records), the sponsor will need to first consult the personnel office that established the authoritative feed. If an immediate change is required, the sponsor may visit a RAPIDS site with the applicable documentation identified in Table 34 to this subpart. (2) To change a name in a DEERS record that was manually established (e.g., dependent records), the sponsor will need to visit a RAPIDS site with the applicable documentation identified in Table 34 to this subpart. Table 34 to Subpart D of Part 161—Documentation Required To Change a Name in DEERS Status Documentation Sponsor Court order or Marriage certificate (Note 1) or Divorce decree (Note 2) or Death decree (Note 3) or Social security cards (Note 4). Spouse Court order or Marriage certificate (Note 1) or Divorce decree (Note 2) or Death certificate (Note 3) or Social security cards (Note 4). Child Court order or Social security cards (Note 4). Notes: 1. A marriage certificate to change an individual's last name to match the spouse's last name or to hyphenate the last name. 2. A divorce decree to establish the individual's last name as the individual's last name before being married. A dissolution decree or annulment decree is also accepted. Additional documentation confirming name before being married may be required. 3. A death certificate to establish the individual's last name as the individual's last name before being married. Additional documentation confirming name before being married may be required. 4. Social security cards issued by the Social Security Administration, establishing the individual's old full name and new full name. (m) Documentation required to correct an administrative error in DEERS Overview. (i) To correct an administrative error in a DEERS record that was established and updated by authoritative feed, the sponsor should consult the personnel office that owns the authoritative feed. (ii) To correct an administrative error in a DEERS record that was established and updated manually, the sponsor, on behalf of a dependent, should seek the support of the uniformed service's DEERS Support Office Field Support personnel with documentation shown in Tables 35 through 37 of this subpart. (2) Name or date of birth. Table 35 to Subpart D of Part 161—Documentation Required To Modify a Name or Date of Birth in DEERS To Correct an Administrative Error Status Documentation Sponsor or Dependent Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Publication (Pub) 201-3, “Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors,” Identity Proofing and Registration Requirements primary and secondary identity source documentation (Note). Note: (3) Sex. Table 36 to Subpart D of Part 161—Documentation Required To Modify a Sex Code in DEERS To Correct an Administrative Error Status Documentation Sponsor or Dependent Birth certificate and FIPS Pub 201-3 “Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors,” Identity Proofing and Registration Requirements primary and secondary identity source documentation (Note). Note: (4) SSN. Table 37 to Subpart D of Part 161—Documentation Required To Modify an SSN in DEERS To Correct an Administrative Error Status Documentation Sponsor or Dependent Documentation establishing SSN (Note). Note: [81 FR 74904, Oct. 27, 2016, as amended at 89 FR 11196, Feb. 14, 2024; 89 FR 18543, Mar. 14, 2024; 90 FR 55044, Dec. 1, 2025]

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