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Watch Commander Flashcards

1
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Guardmount should be used to conduct roll call, announcements, security status briefing, weapons inspection, and post assignments, true or false?

A

TRUE

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Open ranks inspections should be conducted at least once per month and annotated in the Security Forces blotter, true or false?

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False

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3
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During the arrival of a non priority unauthorized aircraft, what of the following must occur?

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Check on the aircraft every two hours.

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4
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Special purpose patrols are utilized for?

A

Support unique events

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5
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When a transient aircraft arrives that requires cones and ropes, how close do you place the items to the aircraft?

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10 Feet

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6
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Who is responsible for conducting a physical test of the alarm system?

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The Desk Officer

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7
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Who is responsible for all paperwork listed in the blotter at the end of shift?

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Watch Commander

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8
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As a Watch Commander it is your responsibility to report to guard mount how many minutes before it starts?

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30 minutes

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9
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According to the Installation Security Plan, what resource level can we not support?

A

PL1

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10
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When will keys to posting vehicles be handed out?

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Prior to or during guard mount

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11
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The Base Defense Operation Center controller (Desk Officer) will initiate a status check with all posts and patrols that have not communicated with the Security Desk within the past ________?

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One hour in daylight hours and 30 minutes during hours of darkness

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12
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When setting up a cordon at the location of a suspected bomb threat, what will be the initial minimum distance?

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500 feet

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13
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When a Security Forces member hears the duress code used by another Security force members will:

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Radio the Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC), and advise (covertly) them of the location of the patrol and situation of the duress.

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14
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When a Security Forces member hears the duress code used by another Security force members will:

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Radio the Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC), and advise (covertly) them of the location of the patrol and situation of the duress.

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15
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Which of the following does not describe a duty of personnel working the Base Defense Operations Center?

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Check the status of vehicles, communications equipment, and availability of grid maps, checklists and any other equipment personnel will need during their tour of duty

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16
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Which of the following Codes describes an officer in need of immediate assistance?

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Code 13

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17
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Your BDOC controller has one of your patrols involved in a pursuit driving incident, how often should the BDOC receive updates from the patrol while in pursuit?

A

Constantly

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18
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On Air Force Plant 42, which cordon size will be established for an Improvised Explosive Device barrel measuring barrel size?

A

1000 feet

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19
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Which of the following aircraft is not designated as a Protection Level 3 resource?

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Alert Compass Call (EC-130H) aircraft

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20
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Which of the following is a proper procedure for securing a transient aircraft at AF Plant 42?

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Meet the aircraft upon its arrival, obtain a copy of crew orders, have External Security Response Team authenticate the orders, and then provide a copy to the BDOC

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21
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Which of the following is/are the correct procedure(s) for alarm responses during non-duty hours once a 360-degree security has been established?

A

a. The on-scene commander will designate a patrol to conduct an exterior check of the facility
b. Patrols will remove vehicles keys prior to conducting an exterior search of the facility or area
c. The facility will be approached tactically and all doors, windows, and possible escape routes will be physically checked. If contact is made with a suspect(s), immediately take cover, notify OSC and initiate a challenge.
d. All of the above

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22
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What jurisdiction is enforced at AF Plant 42?

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Proprietary

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23
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Which patrol assigned to AF Plant 42 will cover the most critical asset on the installation?

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Sierra 76

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24
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According to the US Army manual there is only one rule to remember when reading or reporting grid coordinates. Which below is the proper way to read a grid map?

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Left to right; bottom to top

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25
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In SF code of conduct of on and off duty security forces which of the following statement(s) is/are true?

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Security Forces have the authority only to apprehend or detain, based on probable cause, but not to punish offenders

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26
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The criteria supporting objective reasonableness is provided from three essential areas within the confrontational environment. What are they?

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subject(s) action(s), officer perception, and the officer response(s) initiated in order to gain compliance and control

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27
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At what location should the Entry Control Point be established for a Major Accident Response?

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Initially located upwind, on the perimeter of the cordon, within a 90-degree arc on either side of the current surface wind

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28
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Although your minimum manning is 15 personnel you only have 14 personnel ready for duty. What would you use to determine what post will not be manned?

A

Post Priority Chart

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29
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Who makes the determination if an aircraft which has been in maintenance for more than 72 hours will be downgraded to a lower Protection Level?

A

Watch Commander

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30
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A temporary restricted area will be established for Protection Level IV resources?

A

False

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31
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During most Major Accident Responses who will assume duties as the on-scene commander?

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Fire Department

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32
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Which of these actions will not be taken with the arrival of an unannounced Non Priority aircraft?

A

Have the ISRT conduct continuous checks of the aircraft and annotate these checks in SF Blotter

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33
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You have a bomb threat at bldg 552 and have requested Explosive Detector Dog support from Edwards Air Force Base to search the facility. If a known detonation time exists, when should you suspend search efforts?

A

15 minutes prior to that time and do not reenter the area for 30 minutes

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34
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What prevents military personnel from executing (enforcing) the laws of states or the laws of the United States (while off-base), except when acting under the authority of the U.S. Constitution, an Act of Congress, or the direction of the President?

A

Posse Comitatus Act

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35
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Which of the following is not a correct radio procedure statement?

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Any post or patrol is authorized to use direct transmissions without BDOC approval

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36
Q

While attempting to interview a civilian suspected of an offense the civilian refuses to be questioned. What action should you take?

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Make a written memorandum indicating the facts in the situation

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37
Q

The odor of an alcoholic beverage by itself is enough probable cause for making an apprehension for drunk driving.

A

False

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38
Q

Patrols will normally stay within their assigned patrol sectors. Under what circumstances can you leave you patrol sector?

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When directed by Flight Supervisor, BDOC or per request

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39
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What action(s) should a mobile patrol take during a radio communications outage?

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The BDOC will direct mobile patrols to designated stand down points. Patrols will proceed directly to their stand down points and await further instruction

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40
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What factors will always take priority over initiating or continuing a vehicle pursuit?

A

Safety Considerations

41
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The Victim Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) provides guidance on the treatment of victims and witnesses. The program includes reasonable protection from threats, intimidation, or any other form of harassment by the accused. The program is designed for victims and witnesses who suffer physical, financial, or emotional trauma to receive the assistance and protection to which they are entitled.

A

True

42
Q

Security Forces may conduct a search based on consent to search. When you obtain consent to search, the individual giving consent must give it ____ and ____.

A

Freely and voluntarily

43
Q

A drunk driver is stopped at Sierra 87. Which is most reasonable procedure you will advise your flight to do?

A

Detain the driver until the arrival of California Highway Patrol or LA County Sheriff Dept.

44
Q

Shoulder holsters are authorized for normal wear for AF Plant 42 Security Forces?

A

False

45
Q

Which of the following should be passed on at Guardmount?

A

. Duress Words

 b. FPCONs
 c. Information Conditions (INFOCON)
 d. All of the above
46
Q

Who are the only personnel able to exempt personnel from duty?

A

Chief, Security Operations

47
Q

Who should minor offenders be released to?

A

Parents

48
Q

Under no circumstances will a person that is not in control of his/her faculties be released on their own recognizance.

A

True

49
Q

If the civilian jurisdiction takes longer than forty-five minutes to respond (due to distance), who should be contacted?

A

Edwards AFB, SJA

50
Q

Which of the following is not a responsibility of the Watch Commander during a bomb threat?

A

Instruct personnel to inspect their work area and report suspicious items to the Incident Commander (IC).

51
Q

The first person on the pyramid has been notified, they will notify the BDOC that the recall for their element has been completed stating number of persons contacted and not contacted.

A

a. True

b. False

52
Q

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about communication outages at AF Plant 42?

A

If landlines are inoperative, use radios.

53
Q

Duress procedures are used when initiating and terminating base or flight level exercises, conducting duress checks or whenever requested by the BDOC.

A

False

54
Q

When the BDOC is suspected of, or is under actual duress, Sierra 85 will transmit “Sierra 85, Code 9, Sierra 85, Code 9.

A

a. True

b. False

55
Q

Security status checks will be conducted every hour during daylight hours and every 30 minutes during darkness or limited visibility

A

True

56
Q

Which of the following incident would not normally require assistance under VWAP?

A

Minor Property Damage

57
Q

BDOC will be responsible to determine whether an incident report should be accomplished for incidents other than those specified in this instruction.

A

False

58
Q

Which of the following statements are true abouit incident reports?

A

a. Reports are required to be turned in within 48 hours of the incident, unless it occurs on the last duty day of the patrolman’s work cycle
b. Reports are required to be turned in within 24 hours of the incident, unless it occurs on the last duty day of the patrolman’s work cycle
c. Reports are required to be turned in within 48 hours of the incident, unless it occurs on the first duty day of the patrolman’s work cycle
d. Reports are required to be turned in within 24 hours of the incident, unless it occurs on the first duty day of the patrolman’s work cycle

59
Q

A report is required for damage to government property if one or more of the following criteria exists.

A

a. Damage exceeds $500
b. Investigative lead is available
c. Damage is willful or malicious
d. All of above

60
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If a theft of property occurs which of the following criteria exists for a report to be accomplished?

A

If secured, evidence should be present indicating the property was taken with malicious intent

61
Q

Which of the following response codes is false

A

Code 13 Rendezvous

62
Q

What is the standardized proword for “Cease transmission immediately. Maintain silence until instructed to resume. NOTE: Only the emergency Communication Center may impose “silence”.

A

a. DISREGARD
b. GO AHEAD
c. SILENCE
d. STAND BY

63
Q

All alarm activation responses will be Code 3 and all traffic laws and speed limits will be obeyed unless directed by BDOC with Watch Commander approval?

A

False

64
Q

If pursuit or emergency driving above the speed limit is determined to be necessary, which of the following factors must be considered?

A

a. Weather and road conditions
b. Present and potential vehicle and pedestrian traffic
c. Experience/training of the pursuit vehicle operator
d. All of the above

65
Q

Your personnel should be aware that the decision to abandon pursuit is, under certain circumstances, the most intelligent and most professional course of action.

A

True

66
Q

Roadblocks can be used in pursuit situations because of the extreme and obvious dangers inherent with this technique

A

False

67
Q

Which of the following is not a Watch Commander’s duty?

A

a. Coordinate with the BDOC on vehicle status and “last minute” post changes. If minimum post requirements cannot be met, notify the Chief, Security Operations
b. Receive a briefing from off-going BDOC and coordinates any on-going situations
c. Ensure a qualified clearing barrel official is posted. Clearing barrel official will be posted prior to your tour of duty
d. In the event manning falls below minimum, ensure personnel posted alone are provided extra post checks and immediate back up by patrols

68
Q

Which of the following is required when conducting flight level exercises?

A

a. Feedback and evaluation sessions will follow each exercise
b. A blotter entry will be accomplished, indicating the scenario used
c. Exercises will be conducted at least once per shift unless mission prevents
d. All of the above

69
Q

In the event all required posts cannot be manned, the Watch Commander will notify the Chief, Security Operations or Chief, Security Forces Plans immediately.

A

False

70
Q

During contingencies or other manpower shortages affecting capability to man all required posts, utilized the post priority chart to satisfy minimum manning requirements.

A

a. True

b. False

71
Q

Who is responsible to sign, account for, and receive all properties not in the evidence locker on the AF FM 52, Evidence Tag, and chain of custody block?

A

BDOC

72
Q

Unauthorized reading materials and computer games are prohibited at BDOC.

A

True

73
Q

Which patrol zone is the area north of Taxiway Bravo to include the outer northern fenceline from Gate 5N, 15th Street East, to 40th Street East to include the common areas of sites 1,2,3,4 and west Taxiway Lima and Site 5 access road?

A

Sierra 75

74
Q

Which patrol zone is all areas east of Taxiway Lima, east of 40th street and South of Taxiway Bravo to include Site 5, Sierra 85, and the common use area of site 6?

A

Sierra 77

75
Q

Minor GOV and POV accident reports will be completed by your patrols NLT the end of next duty day.

A

False

76
Q

Smoking and/or chewing tobacco is prohibited while controlling traffic, or while conducting business with personnel or visitors by your entry controllers.

A

True

77
Q

Which of the following in not an authorized ID card you entry to AF Plant 42?

A

AF Form 355

78
Q

The following items will not be accepted; credit cards, any store membership cards, Social Security cards, and high school/college ID cards that are not affiliated with DET 1 ASC for entry to AF Plant 42.

A

True

79
Q

Which of the following statement is/are correct about 100% iD checks at the Entry Control Points?

A

a. Credentials of all vehicle drivers and pedestrians will be physically checked while attempting to enter the installation
b. When stopping a vehicle or individual to issue an AF Form 75, Visitor/Vehicle Pass, check the revocation/suspension and barment list before allowing entry
c. When stopping a vehicle or individual to issue an AF Form 75, Visitor/Vehicle Pass, check the only check barment list before allowing entry
d. Both a and b are correct

80
Q

During increased FPCONs, any package which could potentially endanger key leadership, mission accomplishment, or the owner cannot be located will be treated as a suspicious package.

A

True

81
Q

Probable cause defined facts and circumstances that lead a reasonable person to believe:

A

a. Weapons, instruments, or other evidence of the offense are in a specific place
b. facts and circumstances that lead a reasonable person to believe
c. A certain person committed the offense
d. All of the above

82
Q

Which of the following is NOT true about consent to search

A

Under consent, a person has no right to limit where and what you can search

83
Q

As a general rule (Incident to Apprehension), once you have departed the premises where the apprehension or detention took place, the threat to SF members and disposal or destruction of property has been eliminated, therefore, if you wish to conduct a search, you must seek consent or authorization to search.

A

True

84
Q

If during a lawful stop, the suspect is reasonably believed to be armed and presently dangerous, or his/her demeanor is questionable, you may NOT conduct a frisk.

A

a. True

b. False

85
Q

If an aircraft arrives on the installation that requires coning or roping, you will direct SF personnel to?

A

Ensure the cones and ropes are placed no closer than 10 feet and no farther than 60 feet around the resource

86
Q

When more than one alarm activation is received from several facilities at the same time, the alarms will be prioritized based on the post priority listing:

A

True

87
Q

Where should flight duty rosters be posted?

A

In a prominent place but consistent with OPSEC practices

88
Q

Is an AF Form 1168 is giving by a family member whose information should be placed in the Sponsor’s information block?

A

Sponsor’s Information

89
Q

What form is used for a receipt for Inmate or Detained Person?

A

DD Form 2708

90
Q

Security Forces members are not responsible for any injuires or damage sustained as a result of member driving behavior while on official duty?

A

False

91
Q

In the event a PL1 resource arrives at Air Force Plant 42, which action (s) below best describes how the resource will be protected?

A

AF Plant 42 SF must attempt to provide the utmost protection available

92
Q

A 500 foot cordon has been established during a bomb threat. How can it be adjusted?

A

With advice from EOD and concurrence from the on-scene commander.

93
Q

How will request for Explosive detector dog support during a bomb threat be carried out?

A

Directed by the Commander for support from Edwards Air Force or LASD

94
Q

Where will the Command Post for bomb threats be established?

A

BDOC

95
Q

Who will form the External Security Response Team for a protection level resource parked on the flightline at AF Plant 42?

A

Sierra 75 and Sierra 76

96
Q

What actions will patrols take for a non protection level aircraft parked on the flightline?

A

a. Be conscious of their responsibility to challenge individuals on the flight line they suspect are unauthorized
b. Be aware of actions to be taken in the event they detect an unauthorized aircraft movement.
c. Conduct assigned selective enforcement and random antiterrorist measures of personnel and vehicles to ascertain their validity on the flight line
d. All of the above

97
Q

Detained individuals can be transported from one place to another during their detention.

A

False

98
Q

If when questioning a witness, the witness says something incriminating or causes suspicion, what actions should be taken?

A

Stop the questioning and advice of rights

99
Q

Security Forces do not conduct a probable cause search based solely on the statement of one individual.

A

True

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