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Blood Type identifies one of four internationally-recognized blood groups belonging to a person.
Usage
Blood Type is captured for a DoD Military Service member during medical processing associated with accession. A dependent's blood type is self declared during application for benefits and privileges. From a military personnel and pay perspective Blood Type is recorded in and used by the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). The DoD Military Service member's or dependent's blood type is part of the information recorded/stored on a Common Access Card/Uniformed Services Identification and Privileges Card. Blood Type is also carried on identification tags (a.k.a. dog tags.) |