Applying For Commissary Store & Exchange Privileges I.d. Card

[georgiapapa]

I have some questions regarding applying for the DD 2765 I.D. Card to gain access to military base commissary stores & exchanges.

QUESTION: Can you download and print the AB3 Commissary Letter from the Ebenefits web site and use it at the military base RAPIDS office as verification of your eligibility for commissary & exchange privileges or do you have to obtain an original letter from the VA?

On the "Download VA letters" section of Ebenefits, they show a DD 1172 form application form available for downloading. It appears this is the form used to apply for the DD 2765 I.D. Card to gain base access.

However, when I checked online for instructions on the DD 1172, it appears the DD 1172 may have been replaced by DD 1172-2. I found instruction for DD1172-2 but not DD1172. Since the form is used by different categories of people, it is not clear as to what responses should be given in certain parts.

QUESTION: Should I use DD 1172 or DD 1172-2 to apply for the I.D. Card for base access?

QUESTION: If I use DD 1172, where do I find the instructions for this form?

QUESTION: Should the DD 1172 be completed at the base RAPIDS office or prior to going to the office?

QUESTION: Exactly what documents should be taken to the RAPIDS office?

Your responses will be appreciated.

Georgiapapa...

[carlie]

Ditto on scheduling an appointment.

Also, at most posts you will go into the visitors center first

to get a visitors pass to be allowed onto the base.

If you or someone else is driving, they will most likely require

a current drivers license, vehicle registration and proof

of vehicle insurance.

[georgiapapa]

Many thanks to all of you who responded. The info was helpful and I will follow your advice.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Georgiapapa...

[Teac]

Wow... a lot of hopla about nothing..

Take your Id cards, and the va letter to the local Id issue faculity... The Id is generated by computer... the application is on the computer, your picture is taken and added to the ID card before it is printed out... really simple.

Keep in mind you may have to make an appointment.. otherwise don't worry about the form it really is not necessary....