Does my Retired ID card prove that I am a US Citizen?

Lt Col Timothy Cassidy-Curtis — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:48:49 -0500

In accordance with Federal Law, only Citizens of the United States can be granted a Commission in the Armed Forces. I served and retired at a senior grade, and therefore have a DD Form 2, yes the Retired ID. In light of these facts, is my Retired ID proof of my citizenship?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2021 5:57 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:57:54 -0500

Lt Col Timothy Cassidy-Curtis No. Colonel, do you have your Birth Certificate or one of the documents mentioned in the link below:

https://www.usimmigration.org/articles/how-to-prove-your-us-citizenship#:~:text=Ways%20to%20provide%20proof%20of%20citizenship%201%20US.,became%20an%20American%20citizen%20via%20a%20U.S.%20

How to prove your US Citizenship? | U.S. Immigration

There are only 4 documents that have been approved by U.S. immigration services. Find out which documents prove that you are an american citizen.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2021 6:07 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:07:51 -0500

I feel like you would have had to at some point provided a birth certificate or naturalization certificate to prove citizenship but I don't know how long ago you retired.

I know that the last 16 years at minimum you couldn't get a clearance without being a citizen.

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Feb 8 at 2021 6:08 PM

SP5 Peter Keane — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:08:57 -0500

No. According to the NC DMV, anyone can get one. lol

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2021 7:35 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 19:35:52 -0500

No, because it is a reference document. Most government entitles require the source document to validate your citizenship.

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Feb 9 at 2021 8:47 AM

SSG Edward Tilton — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 08:47:26 -0500

I am in Arizona, I was not an officer. I ad to prove my citizenship when I renewed my drivers license. They would not accept a retired ID DD2A. I had to bring a BirthCertificate stomach the state

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made Feb 9 at 2021 9:03 AM

MAJ Ronnie Reams — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:03:05 -0500

No, because non-citizens can serve and retire. I found, that even though there is no expiration date, it is considered a real ID.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Feb 9 at 2021 10:16 AM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:16:57 -0500

Proof for what purpose? Government agencies requiring proof of citizenship normally list the acceptable forms of identification. The standard is often a US Passport. It’s harder to fake than the laminated ID cards. CAC with chip are more secure.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Feb 9 at 2021 12:06 PM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:06:32 -0500

I have never heard of it being acceptable as proof of citizenship - or even the Active Duty CAC. I would depend, I guess, on the purpose, as Lt Col Jim Coe said.

Response by Lt Col Timothy Cassidy-Curtis made Feb 9 at 2021 12:45 PM

Lt Col Timothy Cassidy-Curtis — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:45:13 -0500

I would like to thank everybody who responded. It seems like the answer is "No." It was kind of philosophical to begin with, anyway, but I nonetheless appreciate the considered responses. At this time, I consider the question answered. Thank you, all.