A Sample Common Access Card (CAC) from www.cac.mil
I have received countless emails from former KBR employees claiming they have received the email below which states they didn’t turn in their Common Access Card (CAC). But, never in my wildest dreams did I think I would get the same email after having demob’d (not fired) almost 3 1/2 years ago. Like I told the person who sent me the email, I left Baghdad on July 28, 2006 and turned in my card to a KBR representative at the Baghdad Transit Center (BTC) when asked to do so.
For those who aren’t familiar, a Common Access Card (CAC) is in essence your ID badge for the military. The card is issued to a person who needs access to a military facility such as a military base, PX, dining facility etc. KBR was responsible for issuing and controlling these cards for KBR employees. This is not rocket science, and yet according to a DoD Inspector General report, their claim is KBR can’t seem to get it done and has put our troops and civilians at serious risk in the mean time.
So now what? I say I did turn it in, KBR says I didn’t turn it in. I am interested to see how KBR responds. I’ll let you know.
I removed the name and contact information for the person who sent me the email. She is just doing her job, no need to inundate her with unwanted emails and phone calls.
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Kellogg Brown & Root
From: Name Removed (name removed@kbr.com)
Sent: Tue 11/10/09 12:17 PM
To: Name Removed (name removed@kbr.com)
Common Access Card (CAC) Recovery Plan
Due to a recent audit by the Department of Defense (DOD), it was determined that your Common Access Card (CAC) has not been recorded as being returned when you demobilized / medical leave from the LOGCAP Project.
In an effort to update the DOD’s records, please complete form below and email back so that we may be advised of the status of your CAC ID. If the CAC ID is still in your possession a self-addressed, stamped envelope will be provided for your convenience at your request or you may mail it to the following address. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me via email or at the below phone number.
Kellogg Brown & Root 713) 753-XXXX
4100 Clinton Dr. 3/778E
Houston, TX 77020 name removed@kbr.com
KBR LOGCAP III
Attn: (Name Removed)
Name: ______________________________.
Badge #: ____________________________.
Please choose one of the following options: _____________________________ .
(Example: “#1, Turned in, in Baghdad, Iraq 06/06”), (“#4, <company name employed with>”).
- 1. Card turned in. (Please explain when and where)
- 2. Card has been lost.
- 3. Will return the card to KBR. (Indicate if self-addressed self envelope is needed and current address to send envelope).
- 4. Currently employed overseas. (Please indicate which company employment is with).
US LAW GOVERNING IDENTIFICATION CARDS
“United States Code: Section 701, Title 18”
“Whoever manufactures, sells, or posses any badge, identification card, or other insignia, of the design prescribed by the head of any department or agency of the United States for use by any officer or employee thereof, or any colorable imitation thereof, or photographs, prints, or in any other manner makes or executes any engraving, photograph, print, or impression in the likeness of any such badge, identification card, or other insignia, or colorable imitation thereof, except as authorized under regulations pursuant to law, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.”
(Name Removed)
CAC Recovery Team
4100 Clinton Dr. 3/778 E
Houston, TX. 77020
(713) 753-XXXX
name removed@kbr.com
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The good news is that KBR has figured out yet another way to profit from their own mistakes.
One of the biggest issues with the report is that KBR was issuing Common Access Cards to Foreign Nationals with no background checks at all. Keep in mind…this CAC will get you on to just about any US Base in the world.
No offense to these nationalities, but what would a Bosnian, Croatian, Brit or Canadian working as a subcontract worker in Iraq for KBR need with a CAC that can get them on to virtually any US Base in the world. These CAC’s were not collected when people went home on R&R. Only when they demob’d. (supposedly)
KBR was just issuing them to Foreign Nationals without proper vetting!!
I received the same email – and I was told by a local military bases (badging office) that they weren’t aware of this requirement and they also stated that it not be mailed in as it might end up in the wrong hands, simply take it to the base and turn it in there. I will do that very soon. The military base pulled up my card in their system and knows when it expires.
I would make them sign for it. But…you need to get it turned in. If you have a military base close by they should have a CAC office. You should be able to turn it in there.
Just another way for KBR to make money . . you send in your CAC card (expired or not) because they didn’t collect it (and we know that KBR won’t sign for it) and they collect reward money for recovering a “lost” CAC card. Just what you need on your record if you want to work for any other overseas company, you can’t hang on to your ID cards. Besides the fact that all of your personal information, emergency contact information, etc is on the magnetic strip and you have now given it back to KBR. Just shows that their record keeping is still up to par (NOT!!)
After responding to the email I received a pleasant response from a member of the CAC Recovery Team stating:
Thank you for your response Debbie, I will document your file.
So you’re the infamous Ms. Sparky?
I surrendered my CAC card yesterday (date it expired) to the Air Force. The SSgt. sent KBR an email informing them that it had been retrieved and destroyed by them.
This to me was the safest way to return it, as mailing it could possibly pose some un-intended risks.
Well done. Did they send an email to a CAC Recovery team member and did he CC you? Keep a copy of the email. I would also request a confirmation email from the person at KBR you have been dealing with.
you know i got one of those too. just goes to show the incompetancy of the folks at the airport. ok everyone line up like prisoners for a firing squad and march into the airport. idiots. our id’s were probably forgotten in someone’s pocket and sent to the laundry.
I kept mine, “F” them. It’s a souvenir in my eyes, and I’m retired from the military also.
I told them I turned it in at the BIAP when I left in 2006.
Screw KBR
Anybody know of a recruiter for any of the contractors, not kbr, that are in afghanistan? I was a victim of the kbr machine and want to get back overseas if possible. If your in USMI central look out, especially if your staying over at fob travis.
I know that a company must sponsor you for a CAC Card and only U.S. citizens with U.S. passports are elgible for the privileges that are associated with whats on your LOA. I know of a few foreign nationals that work for CSA that receive and/or send mail through the U.S. postal services on military bases because they have permanent residency in the U.S. I can name names if needed but wont post the names on this website.