In the U.S., the following military personnel and their families qualify for a Epic Military Pass:
- Active-Duty (full-time): A person who is currently serving on active duty in the military full-time (serving on Title 10 orders for 30 days or more).
- Reserve & Guard Forces: A person in the Reserve or National Guard is not full-time active-duty military personnel, although he or she can be deployed at any time should the need arise. Members of the Reserve & Guard are eligible for the Epic Military Pass (Active/Retired/Dependent) if they are currently serving in the Reserves or National Guard (serving on Title 32 orders). (This offer does not apply to members of the IRR – Individual Ready Reserve.)
- Retired: A military retiree is any former member of the military branches above who is entitled, under statute, to retired, retirement, or retainer pay. Examples include, but are not necessarily limited to, spending 20 or more years in the military, or permanent retirement by reasons of physical disability.
- Active/Retired/Reserve/Guard Forces Dependent: Registered Dependents of Active/Retired Military members, including spouse and child dependents. Parents of military members are not included, as well as children who are no longer dependent. Definitions for age/eligibility requirements are defined by the military and Department of Defense. For active/retired dependents, all should have or qualify for DD Form 1173.
- Gold Star Families: A surviving spouse, child, parent, or sibling of a fallen Service Member. Gold Star Family Members are eligible for the Retired Dependent Pass. Verification can be provided through Uniform Service ID, Privilege Card for Spouse/Family members, Gold Star ID. Note: this is the only case for which parents or siblings are considered eligible as dependents.
Definitions for age/eligibility requirements are defined by the military and Department of Defense. For more information on Department of Defense definitions and qualification standards, please visit www.cac.mil