PAM 600-8-14 — Army Identification Tags
PAM 600-8-14 governs procedural guidance for issuing Army identification tags to Soldiers and other authorized personnel.
- Publication number: PAM 600-8-14
- Title: ARMY IDENTIFICATION TAGS
- Date: 05/06/2020
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers eligibility, tag specifications, embossing requirements, application processing, issuance, and replacement. It requires accurate, current personnel information and two identification tags for each Soldier.
Applies to: This pamphlet prescribes procedural guidance for the issuance of identification (ID) tags to personnel of the United States Army, Army National Guard, Army National Guard of the United States and United States Army Reserve Soldier, Department of the Army (DA) Civilians overseas, and other authorized civilian personnel.
Topics covered
- Identification tag issuance
- Identification tag specifications
- Embossing requirements
- Application processing
- Identification tag replacement
- Personnel data verification
Questions and answers
How many identification tags must each Soldier have?
Each Soldier must have two identification tags and the information contained on the tags must be current. (paragraph 2-1)
When are Soldiers issued identification tags?
Every Soldier will be issued two ID tags as soon as possible after entry on active duty, initial active duty for training, or assignment to a Reserve Component unit. (paragraph 2-1)
How many lines and characters can identification tags have?
ID tags are limited to five lines of text and 18 characters per line for embossing. (paragraph 2-2)
How must blood type be recorded on an identification tag?
Record as "A", "B", "AB", or "O", followed by "POS" OR "NEG." Do not use plus (+) or minus (-) signs to record the blood type. (paragraph 3)
How long does identification tag processing normally take?
Processing request for ID tags will normally be completed within 10 workings days. (paragraph 3-2)