Attendance at the Directed Energy Systems Symposium and its short courses is limited to U.S. citizens who are employees of the U.S. Government or its contractors and who hold the necessary security clearance and/or need-to-know. All sessions of the Systems Symposium have participation requirements and will include a mix of unclassified and classified sessions. The highest level of classified information to be presented at the 2026 DE Systems Symposium will be SECRET/NOFORN.
These restrictions will be enforced according to the following categories:
- Distribution C: Access will be authorized for U.S. Government agencies and their contractors only.
- Distribution D: Access will be limited to Department of War (DoW) personnel and DoW contractors only.
In accordance with U.S. government security protocols, all participants must undergo a thorough vetting process conducted by the DEPS Facility Security Officer (FSO). Only individuals who meet the necessary security requirements will be granted access to the conference sessions.
Due to government security regulations, this event is closed to foreign participation. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in adhering to these requirements.
For further information or if you have any questions regarding the vetting process or access, you can contact the DEPS FSO, Heather Chacon, at security@deps.org.
* Registered exhibit staff who are not attending the technical sessions do not have to meet these security requirements but must register.
Information on gaining access to restricted sessions will be available soon.
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Eligibility Requirements:
Participation in the classified sessions will be restricted to U.S. citizens only from government, industry and academia with an appropriate security clearance and need-to-know.
** A picture ID will be required at check-in and upon entry into the classified and CUI sessions. Laptops, cell phones, Bluetooth devices such as key fobs, watches, rings & eyeglasses, and any/all other such electronics will not be allowed in the classified sessions; please do not bring them to the classified meeting site. Note taking will not be allowed in classified sessions
Eligibility Requirements:
Participation in the classified sessions will be restricted to U.S. citizens only from government, industry and academia with an appropriate security clearance and need-to-know.
** A picture ID will be required at check-in and upon entry into the classified and CUI sessions. Laptops, cell phones, Bluetooth devices such as key fobs, watches, rings & eyeglasses, and any/all other such electronics will not be allowed in the classified sessions; please do not bring them to the classified meeting site. Note taking will not be allowed in classified sessions
Eligibility Requirements:
Participation in all hotel sessions will be restricted to U.S. citizens only from government, industry and academia with an appropriate need-to-know.
CUI Visit Request Instructions:
- Download the visit request template
- Complete the template and print it on company letterhead.
- Fax the signed, completed form on letterhead to 505-998-4917 or email it to security@deps.org.
- Note: attendees CANNOT sign their own form.
For verification of receipt of CUI Visit Request Letters, please call the DEPS office at (505) 998-4910.
BASE ACCESS
Base Access:
Access to the offsite location will be by CAC (Common Access Card). Cleared attendees who wish to attend these sessions but who do not have a CAC must fill out the SECNAV 5512 form, and send to NPS by 1500 PST on October 23, 2026. Note that base access will only be by CAC if you have not completed the SECNAV form by October 23rd. Please follow all steps listed below.
- Download and complete the SECNAV5512 form
- Email form to NPS POC: Raquel Herold, rherold@nps.edu
- Call Raquel Herold at 831-656-3124 to provide SSN and DOB
**BASE ACCESS REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 3PM PST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23,2026. THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTLY NO EXCEPTIONS MADE FOR BASE ACCESS AFTER THIS DATE.**
**NOTE: The form asks for "SSN" and "DOB"; however, DO NOT INCLUDE that information on this form. Rather, once the form has been sent, please call 831-656-3124 and provide this PII information directly to Raquel Herold.**
**NOTE: DEPS Staff CANNOT accept these forms. Please DO NOT send them to the DEPS Office.**