What is the EPSQ (Electronic Personnel Security Questionnaire)?
Until July 2005, the EPSQ was the electronic U.S. Government Security Clearance application used within the NISP. What is e-QIP (Electronic Questionnaire for Investigations Processing? The e-QIP is the automated request for personnel security investigations which in July, 2005, replaced the Electronic Personnel Security Questionnaire (EPSQ). What is the JPAS (Joint Personnel Adjudication System)? The JPAS is the official personnel U.S. Government Security Clearance database management system for the Department of Defense. All NISP cleared contractors will use this system for all types of personnel clearance actions. For more information, visit the JPAS website at https://jpas.osd.mil/. What are the various types of investigations? Periodic Reinvestigation (PR) A periodic reinvestigation (PR) is when a currently cleared individual is required to review, update and resubmit his or her clearance application for a reinvestigation. Periodic Reinvestigations are routinely required every 5 ye
