Every day dozens of Soldiers lose their Military Identification Card and it is usually required for the First line supervisor to counsel
the Soldier on a DA Form 4856 and have the Soldier file a report at the MP Station before making the appointment to replace the
Lost or Stolen Military ID Card. The leader should stress the importance of securing the Military ID and what could happen if a
person with intentions of harming Military Personnel or Property got a hold of his or her Military ID. Here is an Example Counseling
Statement for you to use as a guide while writing your DA 4856. Download in MS Word — XFDL
| Lost Military ID Card |
| PART II – BACKGROUND INFORMATION |
| Purpose of Counseling |
On 14 July 2013, you reported for duty and you realized that you had lost your military identification card. You Searched your quarters
and your Vehicle but your ID was not Found. The last time you can positively state its whereabouts is last Friday afternoon.
Your military ID card is military property and belongs to the government. It is your responsibility to safeguard it and report its loss
immediately to your supervisor or reporting official. The loss of a military identification card is a serious event which could have far
reaching effects and possibly even jeopardize the security of American military installations worldwide.
I know you have already replaced your ID card but, in the future, maintain daily control of your ID card so that you can’t be aware it’s
missing sooner and report the loss of your identification card immediately and begin action to replace it and prevent unauthorized use.
The agency to contact, after informing your supervisor, is the ID office in Building 111, Soldiers Support Center. Note that you must
report your ID card missing to the MP station before the ID card/DEERS section will initiate action to replace it.
