COLONEL GREGORY CHANDLER--SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER REMOVAL ON ID CARDS

The Department of Defense (DOD) is removing social security numbers (SSNs) from uniformed services identification (ID) cards, including the Common Access Card (CAC).  This ongoing effort
is part of the continued effort to protect the privacy and
security of military beneficiaries. 

SSNs are being replaced with 10-digit DOD ID numbers.  If one has DOD benefits, an 11-digit DOD Benefits Number (DBN) is also printed on the ID card.  The DBN is located above the bar code on the back of a uniformed services ID card or CAC. 

GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
Colonel, U. S. Army Reserves