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Line 1: last name
Line 2: first name
Line 3: service number
Line 4: blood type
Line 5: religious preference The US Dog Tags worn overseas while in combat contained limited info, shown above. The 2nd Line also contained Date of Tetanus Shot. While the soldier was stationed in the US, the info on the dogtag included Name of Next of Kin and Hometown. German Dogtag only included Unit ID and a Number. Italian Brass Metal Dogtag: Name, Serial Number, Number of Military District, Religion, Parent's Name, Year of Birth, Home Town & Province. Italy issued another dogtag that contained all vital information on a folded card that fit into a small metal frame. I was stationed in the US several times--Fort Campbell, KY; Fort Hood, TX; Fort Drum, NY--and my dog tags never bore the name of my next of kin or my hometown. Dog tags are 1.5" wide x 1" high, so very little information fits on one. They also don't want to have to run around collecting up "peacetime" tags and issuing "wartime" tags during a deployment. There is a Medical Tag issued to soldiers who have conditions medics need to know about right now. It's red and 3" wide x 2" high, but it's not considered a dog tag--not everyone has one. Now...there was talk when I was in, oh so many years ago, about creating a digital dog tag. It would be like a flash drive, and it would contain all your records--finance, personnel, medical, dental and security. I think they finally figured out soldiers would lose this $40 tag as readily as they lose the current 4-cent variety, and that the enemy can get computers too. HUMOROUS COMMENT when i was in the navy my religion was latter day saint or LDS - some wise guy listed my religion on my dog tags as LSD - i was the butt of a lot of jokes about that one
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What came first dog tags or military dog tags?
If you are refering to tags for dogs they are not called "dog tags". So the Military one came first.
What does DOG tag stand for in the US military?
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.
What are the metal tags military personnel wear called?
They are called dog tags. They are used to identify the soldier's body posthumously. The tags list the soldier's name, home address, and military division. This information is usual for contacting the family.
Are dog tags for people?
If meaning in terms of "Military Dog Tags" then the answer is, Yes.A dog tag is the informal name for the identification tags worn by military personnel, named such as it bears resemblance to actual dog tags. The tag is primarily used for the identification of dead and wounded and essential basic medical information for the treatment of the latter, such as blood type and history of inoculations, along with providing religious preference.
How do you spot real or fake military dog tags?
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.
Do cadets at west point wear dog tags?
Yes, cadets at West Point are required to wear their dog tags. These tags typically contain important identification information, such as the cadet's name, blood type, and religious preference. Wearing dog tags is a standard practice in the military to ensure proper identification and medical information in case of an emergency.
Do air force pilots wear dog tags?
Yes all military jobs you have and wear your dog tags
When do you not wear military dog tags?
When you are either dead or no longer in the Military.
Is it illegal to wear military dog tags?
Not at all.
Do navy seals wear dog tags?
Yes, Navy SEALs wear dog tags, just like other members of the military. These identification tags contain essential information such as the service member's name, Social Security number, blood type, and religious preference. Dog tags serve both practical purposes, such as identification in the event of injury or death, and symbolic significance as part of military tradition.
In which country were military dog tags introduced first?
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.
What kind of metal are 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.
