Security Clearance and Gate Access

The 2023 Aircraft Survivability Symposium is classified as SECRET//NOFORN. For this reason, you must have a secret clearance and be a U.S. citizen to attend this event. Interim clearances will not be accepted.

Security Clearance Information

*All visit requests must be submitted no later than October 18, 2023. Please do not call Security or Visit POC to confirm whether your clearance has been received. *

I do have a DISS access: All cleared attendees of this event are required to submit a visit request via DISS.

  • SMO Code: 622715
  • In the Additional Information block in visit information include: "NDIA Aircraft Survivability Symposium"
  • POC: Christopher Adams, NPS (831) 917-7501. Please do not call Visit POC to confirm whether your clearance has been received.

I do not have DISS access: Follow the below instructions:

  • Provide a visit request on command letterhead and submit via DoD SAFE at https://safe.apps.mil/  Submit via DoD SAFE to mandersen@nps.edu and raduarte@nps.edu
  • The following must be included:
    • Full Name
    • SSN
    • Purpose of Visit: NDIA Aircraft Survivability Symposium
    • Date of Visit:
    • Clearance Level: (Example: Secret, Top secret, etc.)
    • Type of Investigation: (Example: NACLC, ANACL, etc.)
    • Date of Investigation

NPS Gate Access

CAC AND MILITARY ID HOLDERS: Those with a valid and unexpired CAC/military ID will be able to access the NPS campus. You must have it on your person at all times. CAC/military ID holders do not need to submit a form for gate access.

NON CAC/MILITARY ID HOLDERS: Exact instructions for non-CAC holders are still pending. NDIA will follow up with registered attendees once instructions become available. In the meantime, please reference the NPS website regarding gate access forms and procedures. https://nps.edu/web/base-police/vehicle-gate-access-services