The U.S. government intends to transition from the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) to the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) for its security clearance and public trust determinations on August 1, 2019. Once DISS is fully deployed, it will replace JPAS.

Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS)

JPAS is a master repository that performs comprehensive personnel security management of all DoD employees, military personnel, civilians, and DoD contractors. Learn more about JPAS PDF icon .

  • eLearning Courses

    Internet-based, self-paced training courses

    • JCAVS User Level 2-6 PS183.16
      Introduces User Levels 2 through 6 functions of the Joint Clearance and Access Verification System (JCAVS), a subsystem of the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS). Covers performing person summary screen functions, establishing and maintaining a Personnel Security Management Network (PSM-Net), and other JCAVS User Level 2 through 6 primary functions.
    • JCAVS User Level 7 & 8 PS181.16
      Introduces User Level 7 and 8 functions of the Joint Clearance and Access Verification System (JCAVS), a subsystem of the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS). Covers requesting a JPAS account, logging into JPAS, conducting queries, and viewing JPAS Person Summary screens.
    • JCAVS User Level 10 PS182.16
      Introduces User Level 10 functions of the Joint Clearance and Access Verification System (JCAVS), a subsystem of the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS). Covers reviewing, creating, and processing visit requests in JPAS.

  • Webinars

    Online, informative events available live, on-demand, or previously recorded that address topics and issues of interest to defense security personnel

    • How to Add a Category to Your PSM-NET
      Explains and demonstrates how level 2-6 users can add a category to their Personnel Security Management Network (PSM-Net) within JCAVS, a subsection of JPAS. A general knowledge of JPAS by participants is helpful.
    • How to Create a Person Category in JPAS
      Explains and demonstrates how level 2 through 6 users can create a Person Category in JCAVS, a subsection of JPAS. A general knowledge of JPAS by participants is helpful.
    • How to Submit a Visitor Request Within JPAS
      Explains and demonstrates how level 2 through 6 and level 10 users can submit a visitor request within JCAVS, a subsection of JPAS. A general knowledge of JPAS by participants is helpful.
    • How to Submit an Incident Report Within JPAS
      Explains and demonstrates how level 2 through 6 users can submit an incident report within JCAVS, a subsection of JPAS.
    • In/Out Processing and Granting Access Within JPAS
      Explains and demonstrates how level 2 through 6 users can in/out-process and grant access within JCAVS, a subsection of JPAS. A general knowledge of JPAS by participants is helpful.

Defense Information System for Security (DISS)

DISS is a family of systems that will serve as the system of record for comprehensive personnel security, suitability and credential eligibility management for all military, civilian, and DoD contractor personnel. DISS also provides secure communication between adjudicators, security officers and component adjudicators in support of eligibility and access management. Learn more about DISS.

  • Security Shorts and Videos available on STEPP

    Training videos, usually in 10 minutes or less, that allows you to refresh your knowledge of a critical topic or quickly access information needed to complete a job

    • DISS Hierarchy EX100.16
      Provides a high level overview of account manager and user management functions for the Defense Information System for Security.
    • Joint Verification System (JVS) Short EX101.16
      Provides an overview of the DISS Joint Verification System.
    • Joint Verification System Video Lesson: Processing a Request for Action (RFA) PSV0044
      Explains how the security professional processes the Request for Action, or RFA, sent by an adjudicator in the DISS Joint Verification System.
    • Joint Verification System Video Lesson: Submitting a Customer Service Request (CSR) PSV0045
      Explains how the security professional submits a Customer Service Request, or CSR, in the DISS Joint Verification System.