COMDTINST 5512.10
06 SEP 1990
(4) In the event the sponsor is called to active duty by Congressional decree or
Presidential call-up under the provisions of 10 U.S.C., Chapter 39, the card will
become full benefits extending, including medical benefits, for a period of time not to
exceed 180 days when accompanied by a copy of the sponsor's orders and activation
in DEERS. If the sponsor is retained on active duty beyond 180 days, the dependent
shall be issued DD Form 1173 to continue benefits eligibility.
(5) Any person willfully altering, damaging, lending, counterfeiting, or using their DD
Form 1173-1 in any unauthorized manner is subject to fine or imprisonment or both as
prescribed by 18 U.S.C. 499, 506, 509, 701, or 1001. Section 701, Title 18 U.S.C.
prohibits photographing or otherwise reproducing or possessing this card in an
unauthorized manner, under penalty of fine or imprisonment or both. Unauthorized or
fraudu- lent use of DD Form 1173-1 would exist if a bearer used the card in a manner
that would enable the bearer to obtain benefits and privileges to which he or she is not
entitled. Photocopying of the DD Form 1173-1 to facilitate medical care processing,
check cashing, or administering other military-related benefits to eligible beneficiaries
are examples of authorized photocopying.
b.
DEERS Enrollment. DEERS enrollment for the Selected Reserve was congressionally
mandated effective 1 October 1989. Its primary purpose is to provide instantaneous
Reserve dependent eligibility for benefits upon mobiliza- tion. Data on dependents is
provided to DEERS through the Application for Uniformed Services Identification
Card/DEERS Enrollment (DD Form 1172). This Instruction provides specific guidelines
for completing DD Form 1172 for the Selected Reserve.
3.
ELIGIBILITY FOR DD FORM 1173-1.
a.
DD Form 1173-1 shall be issued to dependents of Ready Reserve members and Reserve
retirees entitled to pay at age 60, but who have not reached age 60. The card will be
issued only to dependents in the categories of spouse, child, stepchild and ward. It will
not be issued to a dependent child under 10 years of age or over 21 years of age; to
dependents requiring a dependency determination, as specified in paragraph 18-C-7.c. of
reference (a); or to former Spouses.
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