My son just joined the Marines. Do parents get military I.D.s to go on the base and shop at the commisary like a spouse would
2007-07-23 15:48:11 · 22 answers · asked by ms chip dog 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Only people designated as "dependents" are authorized the ID Card. The definition of "dependent", for the military, is anyone that is 51% dependent on the military member for sole support.
When you go to visit, then he can take you on base and shop.
2007-07-24 01:20:39 · answer #1 · answered by My world 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, your son is an adult. Only his spouse when he marries and his children when they turn 10yrs old will have a Military ID.
The exception is if you had a health issue where you lived with your son and became his dependent. You would have access to health care etc. He will have to fill out a form to leave a pass at the gate for you each time you visit if he lives on base. You can not shop at the Commissary or BX/PX.
2007-07-24 00:16:14 · answer #2 · answered by KM 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Only if that soldier is claiming thier parent as a dependent.
So in most cases no, a parent, sibling or another relative can not get an ID card.
Only those that are on thier DEERs form such as a wife or child can get an ID card.And then children have to be 10 and older to get one.
2007-07-24 03:25:19 · answer #3 · answered by ckamk1995 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not typically. My husband mentioned once, however, that if there is a medical condition or some other circumstance that caused the parent to be a dependent of the marine (which is unusual, but can happen) then they can get all the benefits that other dependents get.
2007-07-23 23:33:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
NO. Parents do not receive any benefits whatsoever, unless the Servicemember applies to have them added as secondary dependents. To do that, they must provide at least 51% of ALL of your living expenses and prove that you cannot take care of yourself on your own, and then all you qualify for is Space available medical care and are factored in the Housing Bedroom entitlement.
This is very hard to do.
2007-07-24 07:29:06 · answer #5 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if you become their dependent, which you would have to live with them and either need their support or they'd need you.
The only times I have seen this done is when the mother had cancer and the father was already passed on, when the active duty person's wife died and he needed help raising the kids, so his mother moved in with him and the kids, and when the active duty person was stationed in Korea for a year and the wife at home needed help from her mom for the year he was away. In all cases it has only been one parent, the other had either passed on or they were divorced.
2007-07-24 00:03:55 · answer #6 · answered by Just me 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the most part, no. Parents generally do not get an ID, however, if your child makes you his dependant, then you can. He must provide the majority of your income however and be able to prove it with paperwork.
2007-07-23 23:35:26 · answer #7 · answered by mark_c_sterling 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No you won't. Only dependants (spouse, children). You will be able to get a base pass when you visit but will not have PX/ Commissary privileges.
2007-07-23 22:53:49 · answer #8 · answered by hannibal61577 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Only dependents get IDs
2007-07-24 06:53:15 · answer #9 · answered by Morgan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Dependents of the Marine, like his wife and children would.
2007-07-23 22:53:30 · answer #10 · answered by Michael M 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋