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REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR
USFK FORM 42-E

REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
** Issuing agents and unit ration control clerks should always check the applicant's ID card against any supporting documents the applicant submitted. If they don't match, reject the application. Marriage certificates, divorce papers and birth certificates should be certified copies.
  1. Applicants are required to provide the necessary documentation with their application. Picture ID or passport is required to accompany all initial applications for dependents age 11 years and older. The following table lists the minimum required documentation by each type of application. The FKJ1-DM and IA may request additional supporting documentation as necessary.

  2. Applications, which are missing documentation, will not be accepted by FKJ1-DM. They will be returned to the IA for correction.

  3. Civilian employees must submit an original letter of employment with their application. The letter should be from their servicing Civilian Personnel Office (even if located outside the ROK) and verify the employee is employed in the ROK and include the following information:

    1. Statement verifying the employee is entitled to access to duty-free goods IAW the guideline in Chapter 3 of USFK Reg 60-1.
    2. Names and dates of birth of all dependents and a statement on whether they are entitled to access to duty-free goods. NOTE: Civilian dependents who are not entitled to a DD Form 1173 (Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card) are not eligible for an RCP.
    3. Local hire civilian employees will be issued an RCP with One Person limits only, regardless of marital and/or dependent status, unless they affirmatively demonstrate, with supporting documentation, that there is no separate, independent basis for the presence of their spouse and/or dependents in the ROK. The IA will consult the servicing staff judge advocate and, if necessary, FKJA-IA, for advice regarding such determinations. The information on the local hire civilian employee's Local Applicant Questionnaire may be considered in making this determination.

  4. Supporting documentation to accompany an application for permanent RCP for military retirees, 100% disabled veterans, resident reservists and widows/widowers:

    1. Military Retirees. Retirement order (initial application only) copy of DD Form 2 (Retired) Identification Card, copy of Passport (PP) and one of the documents listed in subparagraph (e) below.
    2. 100% Disabled Veterans. Retirement order (initial application only), copy of DD Form 2A (Retired) Identification Card, copy of PP and one of the documents listed in subparagraph (e) below.
    3. Reservists: Assignment orders to a Troop Program Unit in the ROK for reservists, retirement order (if applicable, on initial application only), copy of ID card and copy of PP and one of the documents listed in subparagraph (e) below.
    4. Widows/widowers: Copy of DD Form 1173, Copy of Passport (U.S. citizens only) and one of the documents listed in subparagraph (e) below.
    5. The following documents attest to extended residence in the ROK:

      1. Copy of Passport with any type valid visa with an expiration date of not less than 90 days from the present or
      2. Copy of Passport & Residence Certificate with date of renewal not less than 90 days from the present or
      3. A long term lease (expiration date not less than 90 days from the present) or
      4. Widows/widowers may use their Korean citizen identification card as proof of residency to obtain a ration control plate. Copy of PP not required or
      5. Proof of house ownership: Mortgage payment in sponsor or spouse's name or
      6. Tax bill payment in sponsor or spouse's name or
      7. Utility bill payment in sponsor or spouse's name or
      8. Deed to property in sponsor or spouse's name or
      9. Proof of extended employment in the ROK may be verified with a copy of contract with a firm whose place of business is in the ROK and the termination date of which is not less than 90 days from the present or
      10. Other proof of extended residence sufficiently documented and approved by FKJ1-DM.

  5. The RCP expiration date will be determined by the expiration date on the offered proof of extended residence or for two years from the present, whichever is shorter.

TYPE OF APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION
1. Initial Application.
   a. Civilian Employees Copy of orders or letter of employment with copies of passport or ID cards.
   b. Invited contractors Letter of Accreditation, ID card and current USFK Form 175-R (Invited Contractor and Technical Representative Personnel Data Report )(less than 30 days old)
   c. U.S Citizen employees of the U.S Government Departments and Agencies Assignment notice and ID card
   d. Retirees, widows/widowers, 100% disabled vets Reference para 3-1, USFK Reg 60-1
   e. TDY/TAD (over 90 days) Copy of orders
   f. Reservists with permanent Active member assigned to a TPU in the ROK
   g. Dependents (accompanying the sponsor) Same as sponsor and photo ID of dependents age 11 years and order
2. Deletion/Addition to Family Copy of marriage certificate, birth certificates and photo ID for dependents 11 years and older, etc
3. Expiring RCP
   a. Military dependents/civilians Copy of extension approval or new letter of employment
   b. Invited Contractor/Technical Representative New USFK Form 175-R
   c. All others Same as initial application
4. Lost or stolen RCP Copy of DA Form 3975 (Military Police Report) or AF Form 1168 (Statement of Witness and Area Support Group (ASG) Commander Approval)
5. Grade changes
   a. Active duty military Copy of orders
   b. Civilian employees Copy of orders or letter of employment

Note: Photocopy of ID card or passport of all dependents 11 years and older is required to accompany initial applications.

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