During in-processing at boot camp (Basic Training).
If you are refering to tags for dogs they are not called "dog tags". So the Military one came first.
military Id tags are worn around the neck with a chain. there are two of them. if a military member is killed one of the tags is removed and forwarded to graves registration for reporting. since the tags 'look' like DOG tags, the slang word DOG-TAGS became part of military slang when referring to ID. tags.................. Alot of people called those among the ranks of the military the military dogs. The name of dog tags may be referring to the military owning them and them being the dogs of the military.
Yes all military jobs you have and wear your dog tags
When you are either dead or no longer in the Military.
Not at all.
Military dog tags were first introduced during the American Civil War. At this time the tags were sometimes no more than a piece of paper pinned to a soldier's uniform.
To spot real or fake military dog tags, examine the material they are made of. Authentic military dog tags are typically made of stainless steel or aluminum and have a specific thickness and weight. Look for any inconsistencies in the information engraved on the tags, such as misspellings or incorrect formats. Additionally, check for the presence of a notch on one of the tags, which is a characteristic feature of authentic military dog tags.
Aluminum. The current DOD (Dept of Defense) dog tag spec calls for stainless steel military dog tags. Stainless steel is durable and will not corrode.
In older military dog tags there was a notch to place between the two upper front teeth of a soldier should he die in combat. The jaw would then be firmly wedged on the dog tag too ensure the soldier could be identified when his body was retrieved.
Dog Tag's are really common in the military
Debossed
You can get dog tags (sometimes referred to as military dog tags or army id tags) from many army surplus stores in the US where they can engrave them on the spot with a dog tag machine. The 2 types of engravings are embossing and debossing. Embossing is the new standard being used at many US military bases but both are permitted for official use. Dog tags can also be easily ordered and printed online and delivered worldwide.