DAFI36-3026V2 — Common Access Card (cac)

DAFI36-3026V2 governs Common Access Card issuance, benefits, accountability, disposal, and related RAPIDS and DEERS procedures.

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  • Publication number: DAFI36-3026V2
  • Title: COMMON ACCESS CARD (CAC)
  • Date: 2026-01-15

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It covers the ID card issuance lifecycle, including benefits and privileges, CAC preparation, reissuance, accounting, disposal, and required forms. It also sets procedures for RAPIDS/VO certification compliance, waiver processing, privacy protection, and records disposition.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all civilian employees, uniformed members of the Regular Air Force (RegAF), the United States Space Force (USSF), the Air Force Reserve (AFR) and the Air National Guard (ANG) personnel, except where noted otherwise.

Topics covered

  • Common Access Cards
  • ID card issuance lifecycle
  • RAPIDS and DEERS facilities
  • CAC benefits and privileges
  • RAPIDS/VO certification
  • Tier waiver authorities
  • Personally Identifying Information
  • DoD PKI forms

Questions and answers

What does DAFI36-3026V2 require for CAC preparation and disposal?

Use this publication to prepare issue, reissue, account for, and dispose of the CAC of the Uniformed Services, Department of Defense Components and other eligible recipients.

How are waivers to DAFI36-3026V2 processed?

Waivers to this instruction are authorized and shall be processed IAW DAFMAN 90-161.

What privacy protection does DAFI36-3026V2 require for submitted documents?

Vigilance must be taken to protect Personally Identifying Information when submitting or sending nominations, applications or other documents to DoD agencies through government Internet, software applications, systems, e-mail, postal, faxing or scanning. (paragraph 90-161)

What does DAFI36-3026V2 require for records created under its processes?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System. (paragraph 90-161)

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