Reserve Identification Cards

Reserve ID Card Categories

Per DODI 1000.13DODI 1000.13 and MCRAMM Chapter 5, Reserve members receive ID cards based on their component status.

Drilling SMCR Member Card

For active drilling SMCR members.

• DD Form 2DD Form 2 (Reserve)
• Tan/beige color
• Lists Reserve component status
• Used for base access during drill weekends and AT
• Limited base access at non-drill times per installation policy

Active Reserve (AR) Member Card

For full-time active duty reservists.

• DD Form 2DD Form 2 (Active)
• Same as active duty member card
• Full base access and benefits

IRR Member Card

For IRR members.

• DD Form 2DD Form 2 (Reserve) with IRR designation
• Limited use for specific purposes
• Generally for VA and limited access

Standby Reserve Member Card

For Standby Reserve members.

• DD Form 2DD Form 2 (Reserve) with Standby designation
• Limited use
• Specific purposes per program

Retired Reserve Card

For Retired Reserve members.

• Different cards for awaiting pay vs receiving pay status
• Awaiting pay: Specific designation
• Receiving pay: Standard Retired card with full privileges

Common Access Card (CAC)

For Reserve members performing duties requiring CAC access.

• Issued for specific drilling status
• Required for many systems access
• Specific renewal cycle

Dependent ID Cards

Family members of Reserve members might receive ID cards.

SMCR Member Dependents

• Eligible for dependent ID cards
• Limited access during drill weekends
• TRICARE Reserve Select coverage if enrolled

Active Reserve Dependents

• Same as active duty dependent ID
• Full benefits

Retired Reserve Dependents

• Receive dependent ID per retiree status
• Full base access for receiving-pay retiree dependents

Performance Steps for ID Card Coordination

When member needs ID card.

Step 1 - Verify Eligibility

Pull member's MCTFS record.

• Verify component status
• Verify rank
• Verify dependent enrollment if applicable

Step 2 - Coordinate RAPIDS Appointment

Member must visit RAPIDS facility.

• Member schedules appointment via RAPIDS website
• Required documents identified
• Member appears in person

Step 3 - Required Documentation

Member brings.

• Two forms of valid ID (one with photo)
• DEERS verification
• Specific component documentation
• Existing ID card to be replaced if applicable

Step 4 - Card Issuance

At RAPIDS appointment.

• Verification of identity
• DEERS confirmation
• Photo taken
• Card issued

Step 5 - DEERS Update

After card issuance.

• DEERS reflects new card
• Card details accessible to military systems
• Member use card for base access

Common ID Card Issues

These hit at the I&I shop.

New SMCR Member Without ID

Newly arrived SMCR member without Reserve ID.

• Coordinate with RAPIDS for issuance
• Required during initial member receipt
• Provide member with appointment information

Dependent Not in DEERS

Dependent without DEERS enrollment.

• Member must enroll via NAVMC 10922NAVMC 10922 first
• Then dependent gets DEERS enrollment
• Then dependent ID card

ID Card Lost or Damaged

Member needs replacement.

• Police report for lost ID card
• RAPIDS appointment for replacement
• Might incur fee for replacement

ID Card Expiration

Member's ID card expired.

• Schedule renewal at RAPIDS
• Might not access base without valid ID
• Coordinate timely renewal

Status Change Requiring New Card

Member transitions between components.

• New ID card required for new status
• Coordinate with RAPIDS
• Old card returned

Performance Steps for Dependent ID Coordination

For new dependent.

Step 1 - Verify Dependent Status

Pull MCTFS dependent record.

• Verify NAVMC 10922NAVMC 10922 processed
• Verify dependent in DEERS
• Verify eligibility for ID card

Step 2 - Coordinate RAPIDS Appointment

For dependent.

• Member or dependent schedules appointment
• Required documents identified
• Dependent appears in person

Step 3 - Required Documentation

Dependent brings.

• Two forms of valid ID
• Birth certificate (for child dependents)
• Marriage certificate (for spouse)
• Member's ID for verification

Step 4 - Card Issuance

ID card issued at appointment.

• DEERS verification
• Photo taken
• Card issued

Common Dependent ID Issues

Spouse Without Documentation

Newly married member's spouse without proper documentation.

• Marriage certificate required
• Spouse SSN required
• Coordinate documentation submission

Child Without SSN

Newly born child without SSN.

• SSN application receipt might temporarily satisfy
• Permanent SSN required for full ID
• Coordinate with member

Adult Disabled Child

Adult disabled child requiring continued ID.

• Specific medical documentation required
• Annual recertification typically
• Coordinate with member

Divorce Removing Dependent

Former spouse loses dependent status.

• ID card returned at divorce
• DEERS removal processed
• Specific 20/20/20 rule for some long-term spouses

ID Card and Base Access

ID cards drive base access privileges.

Drilling SMCR Members

• Access during drill weekends and AT
• Specific access per installation policy at non-drill times
• Specific access for unit functions

Family Members

• Access to commissary, exchange, MWR per current policy
• Specific access varying by installation
• Specific limitations for non-drilling member dependents

Retired Reserve

• Full base access for receiving-pay retirees
• Limited access for awaiting-pay retirees per current policy

Quality Control on ID Card Coordination

Common errors.

1. Member arrives at RAPIDS without documentation. Brief required documents in advance.
2. DEERS not updated before RAPIDS visit. Member receives ID but DEERS shows old data.
3. Wrong card category issued. Verify correct category before RAPIDS appointment.
4. Dependent enrollment missed. Process NAVMC 10922NAVMC 10922 before dependent ID coordination.

Coordination Touchpoints

ID card processing touches.

• RAPIDS facility: For card issuance
• DEERS: For eligibility verification
• Local installation pass and ID: For specific access questions

Related Roles

ID cards affect every Reserve member and their family.

• Marines maintain valid ID cards and ensure dependents enrolled.
• Leaders counsel members on ID card requirements.
• Commanders at I&I coordinate ID card services for unit members.