Common Access Cards (CAC)

Instructions for obtaining a Common Access Card:

You may complete the DD-1172 and bring the completed form with you to your appointment, but this form is not required to be entered into the system.
 
If you complete the DD-1172, complete section I, Employee Information, questions 1 through 23. Leave blocks #7 and #11 blank. Block #4 is CIV, CONTR or MIL. Block #5 is DoD for civilians and contractors, and USA, USN, USAF, USMC or USPHS for military members. Return the form to the Security Office for verification and authorization.
 
The following DD form 1172-2 (Application for Department of Defense Common Access Card- DEERS Enrollment) has been altered for USU specific application.
Form DD1172-2USU (PDF format)
 
If you require an unaltered form, refer to the DoD form 1172-2 at: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/eforms/dd1172-2.pdf

Bethesda CAC/ID Office

Building 8, 3rd floor in the PSD
301-295-0103/0127
 
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 0730-1345 Walk-ins
Thursday: 0730-1500 Walk-ins
 
Appointments can be made online at:
http://appointments.cac.navy.mil Please bring two valid forms of ID
Examples: Previous CAC, Driver's license, passport, social security card, voter registration card, government issued photo id, etc.
 
For more information, please contact USU Security at:
Uniformed Services University
Security Division
4301 Jones Bridge Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814-4799
Room UP001
(301) 295-3033
FAX (301) 295-1901

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