Monday January 6, 2014
What is it?
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) establishes a government-wide standard of secure and reliable forms of identification for employees (Soldiers and civilians) and eligible contractors for long-term access to controlled facilities and/or information systems.
HSPD-12 compliance requires eligible individuals, who are issued a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card, have been vetted to a common standard. DOD uses the Common Access Card (CAC) as its PIV card. HSPD-12 requires Army compliance in three key areas:
What has the Army done?
Secretary of Army tasked Assistant Secretary of Army (ASA M&RA) with oversight and implementation of Army’s HSPD-12 compliance efforts. A working group and General Officer Steering Committee (GOSC) has been in place since 2011 to identify gaps and solutions and work towards full compliance.
What continued efforts does the Army have planned for the future?
On Oct. 1, 2013, the DOD Consolidated Adjudication Facility (DOD CAF) began rendering favorable HSPD-12 and suitability determinations. When DOD CAF is unable to render a favorable determination, the Army is responsible for managing subsequent mitigation, final determination, and appeals.
The Army will continue coordinating with DOD CAF to ensure any gaps in compliance related to adjudications are identified and addressed.
Why is this important to the Army?
HSPD-12 compliance provides baseline level security against potential threats to Army personnel, facilities and IT systems. The CAC is no longer just an ID card. Possessing a CAC signifies the individual has been vetted to a common standard and does not create unacceptable risk.
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