(a) Issuance of Permanent ID Card.—(1) In issuing military ID cards to retiree dependents, the Secretary concerned shall issue a permanent ID card (not subject to renewal) to any such retiree dependent as follows:(A) A retiree dependent who has attained 75 years of age.
(B) A retiree dependent who is permanently disabled.
(2) A permanent ID card shall be issued to a retiree dependent under paragraph (1)(A) upon the expiration, after the retiree dependent attains 75 years of age, of any earlier, renewable military card or, if earlier, upon the request of the retiree dependent after attaining age 75.
(b) Definitions.—In this section:(1) The term “military ID card” means a card or other form of identification used for purposes of demonstrating eligibility for any benefit from the Department of Defense.
(2) The term “retiree dependent” means a person who is a dependent of a retired member of the uniformed services, or a survivor of a deceased retired member of the uniformed services, who is eligible for any benefit from the Department of Defense.
Structure US Code
Subtitle A— General Military Law
CHAPTER 53— MISCELLANEOUS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS
§ 1031. Administration of oath
§ 1032. Disability and death compensation: dependents of members held as captives
§ 1033. Participation in management of specified non-Federal entities: authorized activities
§ 1034. Protected communications; prohibition of retaliatory personnel actions
§ 1037. Counsel before foreign judicial tribunals and administrative agencies; court costs and bail
§ 1038. Service credit: certain service in Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
§ 1039. Crediting of minority service
§ 1040. Transportation of dependent patients
§ 1041. Replacement of certificate of discharge
§ 1042. Copy of certificate of service
§ 1044a. Authority to act as notary
§ 1044b. Military powers of attorney: requirement for recognition by States
§ 1044c. Advance medical directives of members and dependents: requirement for recognition by States
§ 1044d. Military testamentary instruments: requirement for recognition by States
§ 1044e. Special Victims’ Counsel for victims of sex-related offenses
§ 1044f. Policies with respect to special trial counsel
§ 1045. Voluntary withholding of State income tax from retired or retainer pay
§ 1046. Overseas temporary foster care program
§ 1047. Allowance for civilian clothing
§ 1048. Gratuity payment to persons discharged for fraudulent enlistment
§ 1049. Subsistence: miscellaneous persons
[§§ 1050a to 1051a. Repealed. , , ]
§ 1052. Adoption expenses: reimbursement
§ 1054. Defense of certain suits arising out of legal malpractice
§ 1056. Relocation assistance programs
§ 1057. Use of armed forces insignia on State license plates
§ 1058. Responsibilities of military law enforcement officials at scenes of domestic violence
§ 1060. Military service of retired members with newly democratic nations: consent of Congress
§ 1060a. Special supplemental food program
§ 1060b. Military ID cards: dependents and survivors of retirees