CATS Overview
The Army CATS portal is a collaborative tool established to provide CCF and
security managers the ability to exchange information. Incorporating CAC
authentication , SMs can submit Requests for Actions, conduct individual and
bulk subject queries, and receive and send documentation to CCF.
In order for the CATS portal to be effective, the JPAS security manager/SMO for
a subject must be correct. Security Managers need to validate SMO data in JPAS
and take ownership of subject’s JPAS record.
Major CATS functionality:
Subject Queries: The subject query functionality provides real time case
tracking information. Multiple subject queries can be accomplished using the
bulk query function.
Requests for Action (RFA): The RFA functionality will be used in the same manner
as the Research/Recertify/Upgrade (RRU) in the Joint Personnel Adjudication
System (JPAS). Additionally, Security Management Office(s) (SMOs) can process
Interim SCI, Expedite, CLP, PRP requests using this functionality.
Notifications: Notifications in response to submitted RFIs, document
transmissions, and case status changes will be sent from the CCF to the
applicable Subject’s security manager/SMO.
Correspondence: The CATS portal allows for CAF generated correspondence, such as
LOI/SORs and Requests for Information, to be uploaded to the applicable security
manager/SMO. In addition, security manager/SMOs can upload documentation to CCF,
such as subject SOR rebuttals and requested documents. Email notifications are
sent to a security manager/SMO after 7 days if the CAF generated correspondence
has not be viewed.
Upcoming features: Claim and Release Ownership of Subjects, Reconsiderations
RFA, Supplemental Documents RFA, Incident Report Submission and Foreign Travel
Documentation.
Account Registration
Complete the FM27 to request a CAC account. Send all requests and questions to
the CATS Help Desk at
whs.meade.dodcaf.mbx.dodcaf-gatekeeper-portal@mail.mil.
Current procedures for establishing a UIC in CATS is to complete the FM 27. All
portal correspondence is sent to the TO UIC reflected in CATS. CCF also has the
ability to generate correspondence to the THRU UIC (if any) associated to that
same UIC. If the UIC reflected in the portal is not accurate, or correspondence
generated from CCF does not belong to their UIC, security managers should notify
CCF.