Identification (ID) Cards for Members of the Uniformed Services, Their Dependents, and Other Eligible Individuals
personnel · US Department of Defense · Rule · Published 2014-01-06 · Effective 2014-01-06 · 79 FR 708
Document
Document number
2013-30620
Federal Register citation
79 FR 708
CFR reference
32 CFR 161
Type
Rule
Action
Interim rule with request for comments.
Category
personnel
Sub-agency
US Department of Defense
Publication date
2014-01-06
Effective date
2014-01-06
DOD docket
Docket ID: DoD-2009-OS-0184
Abstract
The Department of Defense (DoD) proposes to establish policy, assign responsibilities, and provide procedures for the issuing of distinct DoD ID cards. The ID cards shall be issued to uniformed service members, their dependents, and other eligible individuals and will be used as proof of identity and DoD affiliation. Following the June 26, 2013, U.S. Supreme Court decision that found Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, this rule also extends benefits to same sex spouses of Uniformed Service members and DOD civilians. The Department will now construe the words "spouse" and "marriage" to include same-sex spouses and marriages.