Don't have my CAC, how do I get it?

[DD214_DOC]

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I don't have my CAC, just the little green thing they gave me when I first started 3 years ago.

I already have my ADT orders for next month. Is there any way I can go to the local base and get my CAC, or do I have to wait and pick one up after I begin the ADT?

Thanks.

 

[ArmyPRSdoc]

You can get one 45 days prior to your report date. Just take your orders with you to the ID card office.

 

[Droopy Snoopy]

I recommend finding out when they open and get there at that time. Show up between 11 and 1 then they'll be at lunch probably, likewise it's a crapshoot whether the one afternoon you pick the office will be good, slam busy, or closed for some damn thing.

 

[DD214_DOC]

Ok, I'll go this week or next. Show up in uniform right?

 

[psychbender]

Just take your orders on to any base, go to the ID office (preferrably in the morning, right after they open), and just tell them you need a CAC. Don't bother trying to explain HPSP, ADTs, etc. If you don't start making your situation look/sound unusual, no one is going to ask. Regarding uniform...you should, but its not necessary. The CAC I had since my first ADT back as an MS1 showed me in a civilian t-shirt.

 

[Mirror Form]

Just to make sure you don't end up wasting a trip, I'd recomend bringing every kind of ID and documentation possible. It seems like every secretary at those places has a different idea of what's required.

 

[HumptyDumptyMil]

You can go to Dobbins ARB outside of ATL. I went to get mine couple days ago. Just tell them you only physically need the CAC card.

I had trouble with them asking about a military email account. Just tell them that the the hospital will set up your email account.

 

[DD214_DOC]

You can go to Dobbins ARB outside of ATL. I went to get mine couple days ago. Just tell them you only physically need the CAC card.

I had trouble with them asking about a military email account. Just tell them that the the hospital will set up your email account.

Thanks man. I'm actually in SC so I will just hop over to Fort Jackson and pick it up. I got my blues (couldn't find the Army green) and ACU there already.

How are things going?

 

[Jolie South]

I went to the Army Reserve location closest to me not long ago for my Green Reserve ID. Anyways, the ID badging station had a telephone voice recording saying everything that was needed for various IDs, including CACs, and what hours the office was open. Might be useful to call them up and find out.