Active Duty Verification
Checker Category: Identity — Community Affiliation
Used In Steps: Active Duty Verification step
Used In Workflows: Any workflow requiring military status confirmation
Supported Countries: US
Overview
SheerID Active Duty Verification confirms whether a user is currently serving as an active military member. Two variants are available: Instant uses database lookup for real-time results; Document requires submission of military ID or documentation and involves manual review (up to 48 hours).
End User Requirements
- Instant: personal information (name, date of birth, branch of service)
- Document: military ID card or official documentation
Role in Layered Verification
Community affiliation check — confirms active military status before granting military-specific access, discounts, or benefits. Does not verify general identity — pair with an Authoritative Database or Phone Registration checker for full identity assurance.
Overview
Real-time active duty status lookup against SheerID's military database. Results returned immediately.
Acquired Attributes
| Attribute Name | Attribute Code | Fields | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verification ID | SheerIDVerificationID | Verification ID | SheerID verification transaction identifier. |
| Segment | SheerIDSegment | Segment | Military segment classification. |
| Verification Status | SheerIDVerificationStatus | Status | Status returned by SheerID for this verification. |
| Rejection Reason | SheerIDRejectionReason | Reason | Reason provided if verification is rejected. |
Assertions
| Assertion Name | Assertion Key | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Active Military Check | test.activeMilitary | Confirms that the person is currently an active member of the military. Passes if active status is confirmed; fails if it is not. |
Notes and Limitations
Real-time result — no manual review delay.
Coverage limited to SheerID's military database; not all branches or statuses may be covered.
Testing & Expected Results
| Scenario | Input | Expected Result |
|---|---|---|
| Active duty — approve | Valid active military personal info | test.activeMilitary passes |
| Non-active / no match | Civilian info or non-matching data | Assertion fails |
Related Resources
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