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The Geneva Conventions Identification Card, also known as the United States Uniformed Services Privilege and Identification Card (USPIC), is an identity document issued by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to identify active duty and reserve personnel, as well as their dependents, as being affiliated with the U.S. Armed Forces.
The card fulfills the requirements set forth by the Geneva Conventions, which are international treaties that outline the standards for humanitarian treatment in war. A provision within the Geneva Conventions requires that all warring parties issue identification cards to their soldiers in case they are captured by enemy forces. This identification helps ensure that prisoners of war are accorded the rights and protections outlined in the Conventions.
There are two main types of US DoD identification cards:
Common Access Card (CAC):This is the standard for active duty personnel and other authorized individuals such as qualifying civilian DoD employees, contractors, and dependents. It contains a microchip that can be used to access computer systems and secure DoD facilities.
Next Generation Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card:This card is issued to individuals who are not eligible for a CAC, such as retired military personnel, reservists, and dependents. It does not have the same functionality as a CAC but serves as identification for purposes outlined in the Geneva Conventions.
The USPIC contains the following information:
Holder’s name
Rank (if applicable)
Service branch
ID number
Date of birth
Photograph
Expiration date
The card may also include additional information such as blood type and emergency contact information.