The information below provides an in-depth look at the distinctions between the next-generation Identification and Privilege Card and the first generation Identification and Privilege Card.
Next-Generation (Coming October 2006)
ID RECIPIENTS*
- Department of Defense (DoD) uniformed service civilians residing on military installations Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) in HI, AK, Puerto Rico, or Guam
- Civilians or contracted civilians residing in a foreign country for 365 days or more
- Presidential appointees approved by Senate
AFFILIATION
- Executives
- Civilians
- Contractors
- Civilian affiliates
- Federal affiliates
- Military affiliates
- State employees
- DoD OCONUS local hires
- Senior Executive Service (SES)
COLOR STRIPING**
- Foreign National (Blue Color Bar)
- Contractor (Green Color Bar)
*No Change
** Foreign Nationals received a red stripe on the first generation CAC
Current
ID RECIPIENTS
- DoD uniformed service civilians residing on military installations OCONUS in HI, AK, Puerto Rico, or Guam
- Civilians or contracted civilians residing in a foreign country for 365 days or more
- Presidential appointees approved by Senate
AFFILIATION
- Executives
- Civilians
- Contractors
- Civilian affiliates
- Federal affiliates
- Military affiliates
- State employees
- DoD OCONUS local hires
COLOR STRIPING
- Foreign National (Red Color Bar)
- Contractor (Green Color Bar)
Where would you like to go from here?
- Find out how to get the card.
- Check authentication methods.