Get Dog Tag Layout

What is the Army Dog Tags format? [Last Name], [First Name] [Initial]. [First Name] [Initial]. (if last name is too long on line 1) [DoD ID Number] (if issued after Dec 2015) [Blood Group] [Rh factor] [Religion] (or NO PREFERENCE)

Your pet's name, your phone number and the city where you reside are essential. “Putting a cell phone number on a tag is a smart way to ensure that you are reachable, no matter where you are,” says Dr. Benson. You can include your address, but sometimes there isn't enough room on a tag.

Remarks: First LineName of wearer > first name, middle initial, last nameSecond LineArmy Serial NumberThird LineRank and OrganizationFourth LineDate of Death, Religion (C-H-P)Fifth LineGrave Location > section, row, grave number

Never put your dog's name on the identification tag. The buyer will trust because the dog will show response upon calling by his name. It is especially the case with friendlier dogs. That's why it is always recommended not to put your pet's name on their tags to avoid possible chances of dog theft.

Today's identification tags identify vital information about the wearer: name, Social Security number, blood type and religious preference. During World War II there were only three religious categories that could be put on dog tags: P for Protestant, C for Catholic and H for Hebrew (Jewish).

First name. Service number (E.g., 11111/00/00B, where the first five digits are the ID, the second two are the year the soldier turned 18 years old, the last two digits are the year the soldier enlisted, and the letter is the enlistment group, either A or B)