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01What is the primary purpose of HSPD-12 credentialing adjudications?
The primary purpose is to ensure that personnel who receive HSPD-12 personal identity verification credentials are not known or suspected terrorists and do not provide an avenue for terrorism.
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“Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, or HSPD-12, Credentialing Adjudications seek to ensure that personnel who receive HSPD-12 personal identity verification, or PIV, credentials are not known or suspected terrorists and do not provide an avenue for terrorism.”
— CDSE — Introduction to DOD HSPD-12 CAC Credentialing (PS112.16) Student Guide ↗02What are the four types of personnel vetting domains?
The four types of personnel vetting domains are National security, Suitability, Fitness, and Credentialing (HSPD-12).
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“There are four personnel vetting domains: National security, Suitability, Fitness, and Credentialing, or HSPD-12.”
— CDSE — Introduction to DOD HSPD-12 CAC Credentialing (PS112.16) Student Guide ↗03What does the Credentialing or HSPD-12 domain determine?
It determines who may be issued personal identity verification credentials for physical access to DOD-controlled facilities or logical access to DOD-controlled information systems.
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“Credentialing or HSPD-12, determines who may be issued personal identity verification, or PIV, credentials for physical access to DOD-controlled facilities or logical access to DOD-controlled information systems.”
— CDSE — Introduction to DOD HSPD-12 CAC Credentialing (PS112.16) Student Guide ↗04What is required for an individual to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)?
An individual must have a favorable HSPD-12 credentialing trust determination at a minimum, and may need to undergo additional Federal personnel vetting adjudications.
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“To obtain a CAC, they all need a favorable Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, or HSPD-12 credentialing trust determination, at a minimum.”
— CDSE — Introduction to DOD HSPD-12 CAC Credentialing (PS112.16) Student Guide ↗05What is the role of the Trusted Workforce 2.0 initiative?
The Trusted Workforce 2.0 initiative is a Federal personnel vetting reform that establishes trust with individuals not previously vetted.
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“Under Trusted Workforce 2.0 initiative, Federal personnel vetting reform, these individuals must undergo Initial Vetting in order for the Federal government to establish trust with an individual not previously vetted.”
— CDSE — Introduction to DOD HSPD-12 CAC Credentialing (PS112.16) Student Guide ↗06What are the four main criteria for issuing a CAC?
The four main criteria are eligibility, verification of DOD affiliation, completion of background vetting requirements, and verification of claimed identity.
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“the issuance of a CAC is based on four main criteria: eligibility, verification of DOD affiliation, completion of background vetting requirements, and verification of claimed identity.”
— CDSE — Introduction to DOD HSPD-12 CAC Credentialing (PS112.16) Student Guide ↗07What is the purpose of the 'Transfer of Trust'?
The Transfer of Trust prevents an individual from needing to undergo duplicative investigations when moving between positions, departments, or agencies.
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“The purpose of transfer of trust is to prevent an individual from needing to undergo duplicative investigations.”
— CDSE — Introduction to DOD HSPD-12 CAC Credentialing (PS112.16) Student Guide ↗08What does the term 'Re-establishment of Trust' (RoT) refer to?
Re-establishment of Trust applies when a previously vetted individual was separated from Federal employment for a time period and then re-enters work for, or on behalf of, the Federal government.
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“Re-establishment of Trust or RoT applies when a previously vetted individual was separated from Federal employment for a time period and then re-enters work for, or on behalf of, the Federal government.”
— CDSE — Introduction to DOD HSPD-12 CAC Credentialing (PS112.16) Student Guide ↗09What does a favorable trust determination indicate?
A favorable trust determination indicates that the individual has met the eligibility standards and poses no unacceptable risk to DOD personnel or assets.
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“When the investigation meets the requirements in the Federal Personnel Vetting Investigative Standards and there are no issues, a Favorable trust determination is made.”
— CDSE — Introduction to DOD HSPD-12 CAC Credentialing (PS112.16) Student Guide ↗Know questions we're missing?
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