NROTC Security Clearance

1. Download the EPSQ program by clicking the following link “subject2_2”.
2. Follow the installation instructions.
3. The program that is created is called "Subject Edition" and will be located in a folder called "ESPQ 2.X". This folder can be found in the "Start Menu/All Programs".
4. Open the “Subject Edition” program.
5. From the EPSQ menu options:
1. Select “Create” then “User Form”
2. Select “Request for Security Clearance (SF86)"
3. Select "National Agency Check (NAC or NACLC)"
4. Read Privacy Statement and press enter to continue.
5. Enter SSN and create your password (Use the first four letters of your last name for your password).
6. Enter all information requested and follow the on-screen instructions.
7. If you find a field that you do not have an answer for (i.e. Middle Initial) enter "UNK" for unknown.
8. Do not abbreviate anything (i.e. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University).
9. If you use Brodie, Rasche... as an address, include the VTCC Company Advisors name.
10. In the employment section, make sure you include the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, because you receive a monthly stipend.
11. For females that have a maiden name, list the maiden name as well. Use spaces between the names (i.e. Maiden name first [space] married name 'if divorced' second... [space] current name last)
12. In the education section, if you list Va Tech, use the Captain as a person who knows you.
6. Once you complete entering the information you must validate the questionnaire:
   1. From the EPSQ menu options:
      1. Select “Validate” then “User Form”
      2. Review validation error and correct problems.
      3. Repeat steps a. and b. until all errors have been fixed.

1. Open the “Subject Edition"
2. From the EPSQ menu options:
1. Select “Modify” then “User Form”.
2. Enter SSN and your password.
3. Finish or reenter the required information.
4. Validate your information (see step 6 above in the "Begin" section).

1. Open the “Subject Edition" program if it is closed.
2. From the EPSQ menu options:
   1. Select “Communications” then “ Prepare File to Give to Security Officer ”.
   2. Save the file to your hard drive (the file format should be .zdb).
3. Submit the file to the Administration Office by one of the two following options:
   1. First option is to email the file as an attachment by clicking the following link, Email Security Clearance file.
   2. Second option is to save the file to a removable disc and bring it to Mr. Snyder or Mrs. Dudding.
4. You will then be notified to report to the NROTC Admin Office in Femoyer Hall to get fingerprinted and sign forms.