What information does the subscriber provide to the LRA to look up their S-DEERS information?

The subscriber provides their DOD ID to the Local Registration Authority (LRA) to look up their S-DEERS information. The DOD ID is a unique identifier assigned to members of the Department of Defense, which includes active-duty military personnel, reserve members, and their eligible family members. This identifier is critical for ensuring that the correct individual's information is retrieved from the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (S-DEERS), which is essential for verifying eligibility for benefits and services.

Utilizing the DOD ID allows the LRA to efficiently and accurately access the relevant records, as it directly ties to the individual's profile within the system. It ensures that there are no mix-ups with other individuals who may have similar names or other identifying attributes.

Other identifiers like the Social Security Number, User ID, or Certificate Number are not as effective in this context. While they may provide value in different scenarios, the DOD ID is specifically designed for the identification and retrieval of military personnel data in the DEERS system, making it the most appropriate choice for this procedure.