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What are dog tags used for in the military?

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  • by Bronwyn Timmons on February 3rd, 2010

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    According to the United States Army, the primary purpose of dog tags is to identify the remains of fallen soldiers. The imprinted metal tag displays the soldier's name, Social Security number, blood type and religious preference.

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    Army: Dog Tags

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