At what point should I turn in my CAC at DEERS?

2023-11-17T02:01:14-05:00

I begin ETS leave November 30th. The SFL-TAP process in Fort Bliss has been incredibly unclear, so with that said, at what point do I need to turn in my ID?

I have PRE-SEP Physical on the 27th and then CIF turn-in on Tuesday, should I do it the day of my leave, or before? How will I continue to work for the rest of my time here without a CAC if I turn it in earlier?

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Nov 17 at 2023 7:09 AM

2023-11-17T07:09:28-05:00

There is no requirement rurn in your CAC until you are out. If you are not near a military installation then simply shred it or cut it to pieces. Just don't try to access anything if the expiration date is still active as you won't be.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Nov 17 at 2023 9:05 AM

2023-11-17T09:05:59-05:00

Keep it until it expires. I assume your ETS date is correctly listed on your card. Don't dispose of it before or even when you go on leave because on the rare instance where your leave is cancelled, changed or some other reason you have to go onto a base you will need that card. You won't be breaking any rules doing this but if you self dispose of it when you are on leave and you have to come in you will have some issues to navigate. There are card issue facilities everywhere and are extremely easy to find on the rapids website. Just turn in your card when it expires.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2023 1:10 AM

2023-11-19T01:10:40-05:00

I just dealt with this last week. One of my Soldiers was getting out. On his last day he came to the unit and showed us his new transition ID card. It gives him access to some benefits after leaving the Army. We then took his card. All IDs are government property. I wouldn't have called him back if he left with it but we asked for it before he left.

Response by SSG William Bighouse made Nov 23 at 2023 5:25 PM

2023-11-23T17:25:03-05:00

That should be the last step.