Insurance card issued to dependents of active duty military members and retirees who are beneficiaries of the TRICARE government program (see Figure U-1 ). Essential information is included on front and back sides of the card. TRICARE Standard active duty dependent’s identification card (DD Form 1173) from which essential information must be abstracted. B , Sample identification card (DD Form 1173) for a retiree’s widowed spouse. Cards indicate 1 , sponsor’s status and rank; 2 , authorization status for treatment by a civilian provider; and 3 , expiration date.