Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS)/
Joint Adjudication Management System (JAMS)
Virtual Training for Security Professionals

Defense Security Service Course Number: PS124.06

Description: This course is an overview of JPAS and a detailed explanation of its subsystem, the JAMS, which is used extensively by the Department of Defense (DoD) Central Adjudication Facilities (CAFs) to record eligibility determinations and command access decisions. The course includes demonstrations with knowledge checks and practical exercises. Participants complete tasks in a virtual JPAS environment and navigate various windows and practice specific actions to perform desired functions.

Delivery: Web-based training
Length: 8 hours
Target Audience: DoD civilian, military, and contractor personnel who perform adjudicative functions in support of the DoD Personnel Security Program.
Prerequisites: None
Course Requirements: None
System Requirements: Internet Explorer browser version 5.5 or higher with Java and JavaScript enabled and internet connection; Port 8080 (HTTP Alt) must be open for outbound internet traffic for the student's computer.
Notes: The Defense Security Service provides the JPAS application for use by all services and agencies throughout DoD. JPAS functionality is designed to complement the Department's Personnel Security Program. Users should direct questions of policy to their personnel security program authority or contact their JPAS Program Functional Manager.

Questions regarding this course may be directed to jpas.training@dss.mil.