I am writing this essay because I am solely responsible for misplacing my Common Access Card also known as a CAC card. Last week I was in such a rush that I misplaced my CAC card at the OMDC. There is no reasonable excuse for this as my CAC card is an accountable item that I should have in my possession at all times. I made a mistake by losing it, I know for certain it will not be my last mistake as I will likely make more as I am only human, but I believe this corrective training will ensure that I never misplace my CAC card again. This short essay below will further explain the consequences and why one should never misplace their CAC card.
There are many reasons that a soldier or government employee should not leave a CAC card unsecured. To name just a few reasons there is a security risk dependent upon the access of the individual. Some individuals possess a higher clearance then others due to their job requirements. There is also a risk of identity theft in order to gain access to various installations. Someone who commits identity theft can make use of your own personal information for their personal gain. This is why your CAC card should always be safeguarded at all times to ensure the security of the government in addition to one’s self or unit. There are many ways to secure and keep tabs on one’s CAC card to safeguard it in your possession. For example one could invest in a lanyard, so one’s CAC card would be attached to their person at all times keeping them connected to their CAC card by a string or cord at a very reasonable price. Or one could also affix a temporary device that beeps every time you extend yourself within a certain distance of the CAC card. Last, but not least you could always just sit in front of the computer and continually insert and retract their CAC card until it becomes automatic. Another reason to take into consideration of safeguarding you CAC card is the list of consequences that go with losing your CAC card should...