Active Duty

Full-time service in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Active duty refers to full-time service in the uniformed military services, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard. Active duty service members are automatically enrolled in TRICARE Prime at no cost and receive comprehensive healthcare coverage for themselves and their eligible family members.

Active duty status includes: • Full-time military service with regular pay • Deployment eligibility • Access to all military benefits and healthcare • Automatic TRICARE Prime enrollment • Priority at Military Treatment Facilities

Family members of active duty personnel also receive TRICARE coverage with minimal or no out-of-pocket costs, making it one of the most comprehensive healthcare benefits available to military families.