5_Jun_17_Attch_4_CIMS_III_-_How_to_Get_an_AKO_Account_Training.ppt
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Instructions on how to get an AKO account for access to the CIMS III electronic technical library.
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“Secure the High Ground”
Command Information Management System (CIMS) III
“How to Get an AKO Account” Training
24 May 2017 This process is only for employees that do not already have AKO accounts.
Employees who already have AKO accounts can use current accounts.
Training Overview
| Army Knowledge Online (AKO) Account Request Process |
| AKO Request Email (template) |
AKO Account Request Process
Step 1: Company lead emails rachel.m.hickenlooper.civ@mail.mil requesting AKO account for one (1) company employee using format below (all info required).
Subject: CIMS III AKO Request for Company Name (Employee Name) Dear Mrs. Hickenlooper, As authorized representative of Company Name, Cage Code ####, I hereby request you sponsor an Army Knowledge Online (AKO) account for our employee responsible for downloading and protecting CIMS III information, Mr/Ms First MI Last Name.
We understand that this employee will be responsible for downloading all needed information for our company’s use. We further understand that this is “limited distribution” data that must be protected at all times and is provided solely for the purpose of bidding on solicitation W91260-17-R-0001. Our employees will not redistribute this information outside our company or place it anywhere it can be accessed by others. We will destroy downloaded information and copies when we have decided not to bid or, if bidding, on date contract is awarded. We assume responsibility for all our employee’s actions with respect to handling this data in accordance with markings, thereon.
Sincerely, (Signature block) Step 2: Mrs. Hickenlooper emails Tom Potter requesting AKO account for company employee.
Step 3: Company employee enters https://www.us.army.mil/.
Step 4: Company employee clicks “I Accept” button.
Step 5: Company Employee clicks “Create Account” under “I don’t have a CAC/PIV” tab or “Create Account with CAC” under “CAC/PIV Login”.
Step 6: Company Employee enters Social Security Number (SSN) & clicks “Next”
- Sponsor name is tom.potter & email must be company-provided address
Step 7: AKO Sponsor will approve account and add employee to group with access to CIMS information in 2 business days.
| Step 8: AKO will send automated email confirmation to employee-entered email address |
| Email must be a company-provided email, not a personal email address |
Other Notes
| SMDC will only sponsor AKO accounts after Mrs. Hickenlooper approves |
| This process is only for employees that do not have AKO accounts. |
| Employees who already have AKO accounts can use current accounts. |
| Employees requesting new AKO accounts should get AKO account notification/approval in two (2) business days. |
| Contact KO if employee does not get notified within 2 business days |
| Commercially available CAC reader equipment will also be needed for access to CIMS III Technical Library. AKO Website has instructions/help desk for installing these. |
| SMDC-issued AKO accounts will be revoked when Government is finished providing information via AKO website, upon contract award. |
| No action is needed by contractor employee to delete SMDC-sponsored accounts. |
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