DD 1172-2 Form

What is DD 1172-2 form?

DD 1172-2 is the official form in the DEERS or Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System for those who want to receive an ID card. This form is used to enroll for DEERS with a goal to earn or renew your current ID card. You have to provide documents that confirm you are a sponsor of a dependent person, in case you want to apply instead of the receiver.

What I need the DD 1172-2 for?

• This form must be filled out by anyone who wants to receive an ID card, being on active duty, in the reserves, or retired service member;
• You can renew your ID card via this form;
• The ID card is required to enter the government facilities and systems;
• You need an ID card to receive the service benefits;
• Anyone who wants DEERS enrollment requires this form.

This form does not have any specific due date. You may complete it when you need the ID. After you fill out the form, it won’t take long to receive an answer.

Filling Out DD 1172-2

This form consists of 6 sections, and you have to pay attention to every line you are filling out. Make sure you don’t miss anything in the form that must be completed. Make sure you own the information to fill out the form:

• Section 1 is for information about an employee or a sponsor;
• Section 2 is for the employee/sponsor’s remarks and declaration;
• Section 3 is for information concerning the office of the sponsor;
• Section 4 contains lines on the verification;
• Section 5 is about the dependent: detailed information;
• Section 6 must contain details on the card receipt.

Sponsors need to fill out 1, 2, and 5 sections. The employee fills out 1 and 2 sections. The Department of Defence fills out the third section.

Organizations that work with DD 1172-2

• Private organizations that want to become sponsors;
• Department of Defence.