Military ID card at RSP?

[Applemonkey]

i heard i will get a ID card when i go to my first RSP drill.....
is this true or are they blowing smoke up my ***?

and what will happen at RSP in the weekend timeline? kind of nervous but not as much as going to benning in feb,
....might be cause the 1st SGT i met there was a hottie.....lol

[Chaplain4me]

There is absolutely nothing to be nervous about. You're about to have the time of your life. Basic is awesome.

[Squash]

i heard i will get a ID card when i go to my first RSP drill.....
is this true or are they blowing smoke up my ***?After you sign enlistment papers, you can go to a DEERS office anytime to get your CAC card.

the 1st SGT i met there was a hottieDon't ask, don't tell ???

[MahPiyaAte]

You don't get it at RSP. I was at RSP 10 months when I first enlisted in 2008 and never got it, however, like said, you can get it at a DEERS office.

As for RSP, it's not bad. When I was there, we'd get checked in, get our linens on our bunks, and go take a PT test right away. Then shower, have lunch, and do class basically the rest of the day, maybe some D&C, and the frequent push-ups. They're prepping you for basic, so they do very mild smokings. You'll have time to shower again before bed, lights out at 2100, wake up at 0500, do some PT, shower up, eat breakfast, a class or two, then basically it's barracks clean up. If you stepped a foot in an area, you'll clean it. Get out around noon to 1300, get a sack lunch on the way out.

Keep in mind this was how MY RSP was in South Dakota, no guarantee's how accurate it is in your state. Personally, I found basic a lot better than RSP. The smokings were worse in basic, but you also have a LOT more fun in basic. It's nothing to be nervous about, however stay away from your 1sg...keep your tongue in your mouth and...something else in your pants.

[Applemonkey]

After you sign enlistment papers, you can go to a DEERS office anytime to get your CAC card.
Don't ask, don't tell ???

i dont know what or were DEERS is.
would it be at the armory were i do RSP?

[Bingo]

I got my ID at Lackland AFB in San Antonio. Is there a base close to you?

You're best bet is to ask your recruiter closet place to get the I.D.

For my RSP we needed to be in ACU, clean, presentable and have your I.D. on you for inspection.

[MahPiyaAte]

For my RSP we needed to be in ACU, clean, presentable and have your I.D. on you for inspection.

Be sure to read your drill letter, it'll tell you what uniform to be in. I was to be in PT's ready to do a PT test, we didn't need our ID.

[prejagman90]

At least you guys got bunks. At my RSP we sleep on the floor.

[SGT_CONLEY]

In RIARNG, all recruits get escorted by their recruiter to the J-1 office, for an ID (CAC) card, inside our state HQ (CRC). This happens between 7-10 days after the soldiers enlistment date. Sometimes the J-1 staff are willing to bring their ID card making gizmo machines to RSP to help any straglers. Your state may run differently. NO WORRIES TROOP ! You'll get yours.

[Mr_Loki]

....might be cause the 1st SGT i met there was a hottie.....lol

I will honestly give you give you 100 dollars if you say that **** to his/her face and record it.

[SGT Bart]

I will honestly give you give you 100 dollars if you say that **** to his/her face and record it.


add another 100 haha

[WIBecky74]

RSP might have a RAPIDS machine or the state has portable ones. RAPIDS is the system used basically to make the ID cards among access DEERS which holds personal information about you and your dependents if you have any. Its what I do for a living. lol Each state and possibley each RSP Company in the state will have their own way of doing things. Its hard to just give concrete answers to some questions as this is the case for many things with the Guard. You will however need two forms of identification and depending on their protocal, may require an ACU for your picture on the card. Not saying they will for sure, its a requirement outside of the country if you are getting a military ID but it differes stateside. It would be great to give you an answer but its going to depend on your chain of command. The only concrete answer in this case will come from them or someone else that has experienced it recently at the same location. All the above answers are helpful but may not be the case for you.

It takes time to get entered into the system. You may also want to bring your contract, birth cert, marriage/divorce certs if applicable so they can fully enter you into the system if you havent been. Two forms of ID can be DL, BC, SSC, passport.... not an exclusive list.

The reason others have brought up your comment about your 1sgt is because your only job is to have respect for this person, not say those things about him/her. :) You are new and will learn, just be open to the teaching! :)

[VICEROY06]

Just an FYI for anyone that wants to know how soon they can get their military ID: I swore in a little over a week ago and I just got my ID and a dependent ID for my wife today at the RAPIDS office on the Air Force base in Birmingham, AL. The counselor at MEPS told me it normally takes a week for your info to be processed before you can get your ID. I also picked up info on tri-care for National Guard/Reserve as well as active duty while I was there. There is a RAPIDS locator website that I found out about somewhere in a thread on this discussion board.

[Jeff U.]

Quick questions, If you're single will your parents get a ID card aswell?

[HR NCO]

nope, just you. That is unless you get them to sign up as well, then they can have one too :)

[WIBecky74]

Or if they live with you and you support them! :) And you can prove it! And its the 5th month of the 10th year on the third week.... They really need good TV to last past 2100 on Mondays and I wouldnt have to do this.

[HR NCO]

Or if they live with you and you support them! :) And you can prove it! And its the 5th month of the 10th year on the third week.... They really need good TV to last past 2100 on Mondays and I wouldnt have to do this.

Good TV???? What are you talking about? The Orange Bowl is on tonight. Oh wait...I suppose after the badgers took such a beating, people in WI dont want to talk about football.

[Jeff U.]

I want my parents to become my dependents, what do I have to do?

[HR NCO]

I want my parents to become my dependents, what do I have to do?

It's probably not going to happen. You have to prove that you provide over 50% of your parents income. There is some more to it as well, but it is only under the rarest of circumstances that this is going to actually happen.

[Mr_Loki]

Is it provide 50%+ by military paycheck or by both civilian and military?

[HR NCO]

Is it provide 50%+ by military paycheck or by both civilian and military?

It's not 50% of your income, it's over 50% of theirs. As in, you take care of over half their needs.

[Mr_Loki]

Well, I'm not quite sure how it could work out in the way you thought I was talking about... lol...

Let me rephrase:

Does it have to be your MILITARY income ONLY (because you're requesting to cover your parents) or can it be both your civilian and military pay that equals over 50% of your parents income?

[WIBecky74]

Good TV???? What are you talking about? The Orange Bowl is on tonight. Oh wait...I suppose after the badgers took such a beating, people in WI dont want to talk about football.

Nah, the beating of Chicago made up for it! :) (MF j erk! Spoutin' off like that, oh I thought I was just thinking that and not typing outloud)

Actually I wouldnt have even watched the game but I know the Athletic Director for UW very well and it was more for that then the team, i dont do college ball really.

[cyall]

Well, I'm not quite sure how it could work out in the way you thought I was talking about... lol...

Let me rephrase:

Does it have to be your MILITARY income ONLY (because you're requesting to cover your parents) or can it be both your civilian and military pay that equals over 50% of your parents income?

I don't see how the source matters.

[Mr_Loki]

I don't see how the source matters.

Okay, that's what I was trying to get.

I would just think the Army would make things difficult and only let you claim a dependent if you provide for them using military pay.

[fmcityslicker]

Quote: Jeff "I want my parents to become my dependents, what do I have to do?"

Jeff, I did this for my mom while on active duty. Here is the information link.

http://dcp.psc.gov/PDF_docs/DEERS_cover_memo.pdf
If you are applying for enrollment or an ID card for a dependent parent, you must complete and return the following forms which are available at the Commissioned Corps Management Information System (CCMIS)
Web site http://dcp.psc.gov
1. Form "Public Health Service Commissioned Officer’s Request for Dependency
Determination;"
DD Form 137-3, "Dependency Statement - Parent;" and
3. DD Form 1172, "Application for Uniformed Services Identification Card/DEERS
Enrollment."
4. Parent’s proof of income;
5. A copy of their tax return; and
6. Supporting documentation for ALL claimed expenses.
You must complete the request and your parent must complete the dependent statement. Please ensure that items on the parent’s statement are completed and that the form is notarized before returning it to this office. To qualify as a dependent, the parent must meet the following four eligibility requirements:
1. The parent’s income, not counting the member’s contribution, than one-half of the parent’s monthly living expenses;
2. The member’s contribution than the parent’s income from all sources;
3. The member’s contribution than one-half the parent’s monthly living
expenses; and The parent must reside in the sponsor’s household or a household maintained for or by the sponsor. You have the burden of proving that your parent is a dependent. This is accomplished by providing documentation of your parent’s expenses, i.e., copies of receipts, and by documenting your contributions, e.g., copies of canceled checks/money orders which are either made payable to your parent, or which specifically state that they were written to pay for expenses incurred by your parent. Stating that you gave cash is not acceptable in determining the amount you contributed to his/her support. You should also document (where appropriate) the method used to determine fair rental value of that portion of your home that your parent occupies. Poor record keeping, by either you or your parent, may be reason for your dependency request to be disapproved. Incomplete packets without supporting documentation will be returned to the sponsor without action.
The complete package should be mailed to this office at the following
address:
Division of Commissioned Corps Officer Support
ATTN: DEERS
1101 Wootton Parkway, PL, Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20852
If you have any questions, you may contact the PHS DEERS Project Office via email at phsdeers@hhs.gov or by phone at 240-453-6131.

[fmcityslicker]

I guess you cannot post links in this thread because it needs moderator approval but I found the information that I did for my mom.




INSTRUCTIONS TO PHS OFFICERS REGARDING

DEERS ENROLLMENT/ID CARD ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL BY MAIL

FULL-TIME STUDENT OVER THE AGE OF 21
INCAPACITATED CHILDREN OVER THE AGE OF 21
DEPENDENT PARENTS


DEPENDENT PARENTS REQUEST


If you are applying for enrollment or an ID card for a


dependent parent, you must complete and return the following forms which are available at the Commissioned Corps Management Information System (CCMIS) Web site1. Form PHS-1637-1, "Public Health Service Commissioned Officer’s Request for Dependency
Determination;"

2. DD Form 137-3, "Dependency Statement - Parent;" and
3. DD Form 1172, "Application for Uniformed Services Identification Card/DEERS
Enrollment."
4. Parent’s proof of income;
5. A copy of their tax return; and
6. Supporting documentation for ALL claimed expenses.
You must complete the request and your parent must complete the dependent statement. Please ensure that all items on the parent’s statement are completed and that the form is notarized before returning it to this office. To qualify as a dependent, the parent must meet the following four eligibility requirements:
1. The parent’s income, not counting the member’s contribution, must be less than one-half
of the parent’s monthly living expenses;
2. The member’s contribution must be more than the parent’s income from all sources;
3. The member’s contribution must be more than one-half the parent’s monthly living
expenses; and
4. The parent must reside in the sponsor’s household or a household maintained for or by
the sponsor.
You have the burden of proving that your parent is a bona fide dependent. This is accomplished by providing documentation of your parent’s expenses, i.e., copies of receipts, and by documenting your contributions, e.g., copies of canceled checks/money orders which are either made payable to your parent, or which specifically state that they were written to pay for expenses incurred by your parent. Stating that you gave cash is not acceptable in determining the amount you contributed to his/her support. You should also document (where appropriate) the method used to determine fair rental value of that portion of your home that your parent occupies. Poor record keeping, by either you or your parent, may be reason for your dependency request to be disapproved. Incomplete packets without supporting documentation will be returned to the sponsor without action.
The complete package should be mailed to this office at the following address:
Division of Commissioned Corps Officer Support
ATTN: DEERS
1101 Wootton Parkway, PL, Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20852
If you