What is the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS)?
JPAS is the Department of Defense (DoD) personnel security migration system for: – the virtual consolidation of the DoD Central Adjudication Facilities (CAFs) – use by non-SCI security program managers and Special Security Officers – Special Access Program (SAP) program managers – DoD contractor Security officers (expected July 2002) JPAS will use a centralized database with centralized computer processing and application programs for standardized DoD personnel security processes. JPAS automates both core and CAF-unique functionality and provides “real-time” information regarding clearance, access and investigative status to authorized DoD security personnel and other interfacing organizations, such as Defense Security Service, Defense Manpower Data Center, Defense Civilian Personnel Management System, Office of Personnel Management, and Air Force Personnel Center. Telecommunications and automated information systems interface software will serve as the cornerstone for the CAFs virtual
