# 32 C.F.R. § 157.1 (2026): Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P157_S157_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 32 C.F.R. § 157.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 32 CFR: National Defense / Chapter I: OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE / Part 157: DOD INVESTIGATIVE AND ADJUDICATIVE GUIDANCE FOR ISSUING THE COMMON ACCESS CARD (CAC) / § 157.1: § 157.1   Purpose.

## Text

This part establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for investigating and adjudicating eligibility to hold a Common Access Card (CAC). The CAC is the DoD personal identity verification (PIV) credential.

## Nearby sections

- [32 C.F.R. § 157.1 (2026) § 157.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P157_S157_1.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 157.2 (2026) § 157.2   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P157_S157_2.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 157.3 (2026) § 157.3   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P157_S157_3.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 157.4 (2026) § 157.4   Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P157_S157_4.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 157.5 (2026) § 157.5   Responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P157_S157_5.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 157.6 (2026) § 157.6   Procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P157_S157_6.md)

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