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+## Who should follow this process:
+Anyone who needs access to the Platform One IL2 or IL4 environment but does not possess a CAC or ECA (with DOD PKI) 
+<br>**For IL4 access, user must be in process to receiving a CAC. Please specify this on the 2875.**
+
+## The Process: 
+
+1. Download the DD 2875 System Access Authorization Request (SAAR)  DD2875 [here](https://repo1.dso.mil/razor-crest-public/2875s/-/blob/master/DD2875_LAST_FIRST.pdf) or [on this external site](https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/forms/dd/dd2875.pdf)
+2. Fill out the 2875 using Adobe **(Fill out all fields through 20b. If any fields are blank, this form will be returned)**
+3. Complete the Cyber Awareness Challenge [here](https://public.cyber.mil/training/cyber-awareness-challenge/)
+4. Sign up for a P1 SSO account using your offical/company email address [here](https://sso-info.il2.dso.mil/)
+5. Submit the completed 2875 and Cyber Awarness certificate via email to help@dsop.io from your registered email address or via the Customer Portal [here](https://jira.il2.dso.mil/servicedesk/customer/portal/1)
+<br>**Please only submit one 2875 and certificate per one request/ticket/email.**
+
+## DD 2875 Guidance _(fields commonly filled out incorrectly)_:
+
+- **Type of Request:** "Initial"
+- **Date:** Today's date
+- **System Name:** "Platform One Impact Level 2 Environment" or "Platform One Impact Level 4 Environment"
+- **Location:** "Platform One"
+- **Box 2:** Your organization
+- **Box 3:** Your office/department/team/unit/etc at your organization
+- **Box 5:** Your P1 SSO registered official/company email address (no personal email addresses)
+- **Box 10:** Need to check the box and include the completion date from your Cyber Awareness certificate
+- **Box 13:** Why you need access. If requesting IL4, also include "I have a CAC application in progress" if this is true
+- **Box 14:** "Authorized"
+- **Box 15:** "Unclassified"
+- **Box 16:** Check the box
+- **Box 16a:** If you are a contractor, you need to include your company's name, contract number, and expiration date (can use Block 27 if needed. If you need to use Block 27, type "See Block 27")
+- **Boxes 17-20b:** Filled out by the DoD Mission Owner/Sponsor (Military or Government Civilian only)
+- **Box 18:** Needs to be digitally signed with a CAC by the DOD Mission Owner/Sponsor (Military or Government Civilian only. Contractors cannot sign this)
+
+## For IL4 Requests only
+
+To expedite your IL4 request, you can have your security manager fill out PART III on the 2875