HILLAFBI36-3026 — Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (tass)

HILLAFBI36-3026 governs the Trusted Associate Sponsorship System for Common Access Card issuance to contractors and other eligible personnel.

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  • Publication number: HILLAFBI36-3026
  • Title: TRUSTED ASSOCIATE SPONSORSHIP SYSTEM (TASS)
  • Date: 2023-10-16

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It establishes procedures for Hill TASS Site #174496, including identity proofing, contractor vetting, application processing, and CAC authorization. It requires specified investigations, identification checks, application signatures, and security incident notification.

Applies to: This publication applies to all Hill Air Force Base (AFB) host and tenant unit civilian employees, uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, United States Space Force, and those with a contractual obligation to abide by the terms of Hill AFB issuances.

Topics covered

  • Common Access Card issuance
  • Contractor identity proofing
  • Trusted Agent duties
  • TASS application processing
  • FBI fingerprint checks
  • Applicant identification requirements
  • CAC authorization
  • TASS security incidents

Questions and answers

What is the Trusted Associate Sponsorship System used for?

The Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS) is a secure, on-line, streamlined application process for requesting and approving the issuance of Common Access Cards (CAC) to qualifying contractors, volunteers, interns, and other eligible personnel per DoDM 1000.13 Volume 1. (paragraph 1)

What access do TASS-issued Common Access Cards provide?

Federal Information Processing Standards identify TASS issued Common Access Cards (CACs) serve two purposes: To provide authorization for physical access to federally controlled installations/facilities and to obtain logical access to federally controlled information systems and networks. (paragraph 1)

What investigation must a CAC applicant have completed?

Trusted Agents will verify the CAC applicant meets the following requirement: an FBI fingerprint check with favorable results has been completed and a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI)/or T-1, or a DoD determined equivalent investigation, or greater, has been submitted to the Office of Personnel and Management (OPM) or designated agency. (paragraph 2)

How many identification documents must RAPIDS personnel verify?

RAPIDS personnel will verify the applicant’s identity with 2 valid forms of identification. (paragraph 2)

What does signing Section IV of the TASS FM 1 confirm?

Signing Section IV confirms the Applicant is on an Air Force Contract and is authorized a CAC. (paragraph 1)

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