area sup verbal Flashcards

1
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List 4 situations that constitute implementing reduced visibility in the WSA?

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  • Loss of area perimeter lighting
  • two or more consecutive WSA perimeter lights are inoperative
  • ten percent (11 or more) of the total lighting is in op
  • ten percent (7 or more) of the perimeter lighting is in op
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2
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when will all P2 work orders be upgraded to P1 work orders

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during increased force protection conditions (FPCONS) (Bravo or higher)

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3
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what will be conducted immediately after a certified PL1 storage structure closing

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  • LDA will dispatch an ISRT to conduct a physical check of the locks to ensure proper closing
  • ISRT will notify AS and LDA when completed
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4
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when are 90 SFS personnel responsible for the protection of any nuclear weapon movement

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while within the confines of the WSA

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5
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what agencies are authorized to emergency inprocess

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  • fire
  • AMR (american medical Response)
  • USAF weapon movemnets and DoE shipments under attack
  • responding SF
  • Responding EOD Personnel
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6
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the main goal of SF during multiple/standoff attacks and diversions is stop, fix, close and destroy. what does this mean?

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  • Stop the progress of the hostile forces
  • Fix in their position
  • aggressively close on their position
  • utilizing coordinated fields of fire, fire control and fire and maneuver to destroy them
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7
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what does an indication of duress in the WSA require

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  • immediate armed response

- investigation by SF

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8
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what are the four DoD Safety standards

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  • there shall be positive measures to prevent nuclear weapons involved in accidents or incidents, or jettisoned weapons from producing a nuclear yield
  • there shall be positive measures to prevent deliberate pre-arming, arming, launching, or releasing of nuclear weapons, except upon execution of emergency war orders or when directed by competent authority.
  • there shall be positive measures to prevent INADVERTENT pre-arming, arming, launching, or releasing of nuclear weapons in all normal and credible abnormal environments
  • there shall be positive measures to ensure adequate security of nuclear weapons, pursuant to DOD 5210.41M
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9
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who is responsible for detecting any attempted penetration of the WSA ECP and denying entry

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  • WSA Entry Controller
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10
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list three examples of an unsecured Bay/Igloo/Structure

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  • locks not properly secured
  • penetration through the doors, walls, roof or vents
  • obvious signs of tunneling, tampering or blasting
  • not properly guarded/unattended hot structure/bay/igloo not under alarmed protection
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11
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who has full authority to enter any building or structure by force in the event of an actual emergency that threatens life or resources

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Senior fire official

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12
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what are the four perimeter sensors

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  • Fiber optic intrusion detection system (FOIDS)
  • Vertical Taut Wire Sensor (VTWS)
  • Infrared perimeter intrusion detection sensor (IPIDS)
  • Permitrax buried cable intrusion detection sensor
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13
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what are the closing procedures for alarmed administrative area

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  • AS will be dispatched to the facility to conduct a “Joint end of day” walk of the interior of the facility.
  • when the locks are secured to the M&I Facility main door, the AS will contact the LDAO and RDAO via landline to notify control centers that check was complete, locks are in place and secure
  • The AS will put MUNS personnel on the phone to authenticate with LDAO and RDAO utilizing code of the day procedures
  • LDAO and RDAO will verify the MUNS personnel on the AAAL
  • Ensure MUNS control is online and monitoring the closing
  • After good authentication, the LDAO will secure the M&I facility alarms (RDAO will grant) and wait for good reset of alarms
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14
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what are the three categories of deviations

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technical
temporary
permanent

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15
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how can the WSA RF prepare to deal with multiple attacks/ stand-off attack/diversions

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can only come from instinct, planning/exercising a myraid of possible scenarios and quick reaction drills until they become second nature

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16
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what are the procedures for a authentication during the opening of a bay/igloo/structure

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For initial misauthentication, LDAO/RDAO will:
-Have the key team stand by with the opening and cease all opening/closing procedures.
-dispatch AS and an ISRT to the affected structure/Bay
AS and an ISRT will:
- Challenge and remove all personnel from the area of the structure/bay and position the individual facing away from the resource
-have forces instruct maintenance guard to place their weapon on the ground,if applicable
-have forces take control of the guards weapon and place themselves between the individuals and the resources
-ensure locks are in place
-ensure maintenance personnel are positively identified via their AECS card against the pronouncement notification
-in the absence of further duress, the AS will authenticate with the LDAO, brief the key team on proper authentication procedures and allow re-authentication. have SF remain in position

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17
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list four things special security instructions define

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  • post limits
  • communications available
  • entry requirement
  • checklist for respective post
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18
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although compensatory measures are different, by definition, than regular security measures they must provide what

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comparable level of security

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19
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the code of the day will be number no lower than what, or no higher than what

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no lower than 3

no higher than 20

20
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how will both members of a patrol conduct a strike of an alarm on an RTES tower

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  • ISRTs will conduct an IVA in vehicles for all WSA tower alarms checking the affected tower looking for and obvious cause of alarm
  • the driver will maintain radio communications with the control centers
  • immediately after the initial assessment, the driver will tactically position the vehicle to provide cover while providing over watch for the rifleman
  • the rifleman will conduct a more detailed search by verifying both door locks, walking around the affected tower looking for packages, holes in concrete, anything that may appear suspicious with the associated tower
21
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what must be checked prior to the EC to allow entry/exit at the AECP

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  • EC will conduct and AECS badge verification

- state/federal issued identification credential check against the MRABL

22
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define the two person concept

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  • designed to ensure that a lone individual is denied access to nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon systems or critical components never allowing the opportunity for tampering, damage, or an unauthorized act to go undetected
  • the two person concept requires the presence at all times of at least two authorized persons
  • each certified under the personnel reliability program/arming and use of force (PRP/AUoF)
  • knowledgeable in the task to be performed & familiar with applicable safety and security requirements
  • each capable of promptly detecting an incorrect act or improper procedure with respect to the task to be performed
  • both members must have completed required nuclear surety and PRP/AUoF training
23
Q

When ESS maintenance opens a perimeter FDB and a laptop is present what must be accomplished

A

full functional test will be completed on the sectors associated with the FDB

24
Q

who will be notified when accessing Sector 1 for the normal duty day

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FCC/FC will be notified

25
Q

list six interior checks that will be conducted during physical security aid checks, and who will conduct them

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AS and ISRT’s will check the following

  • lighting, interior, perimeter, structures, entry control facility (ECF), exterior will be check once per shift
  • interior concealment check. check defensive fighting positions, culverts, ditches and depressions.
  • conduct random RTES Tower checks, ensure both doors are secure
  • check the ECP pedestrian, turnstile and vehicle gates to ensure locks are operational by attempting to pull gates opes
  • inner clear zone: check for depressions, ridges, ditches or objects that could conceal an intruder or obstruct vision
  • vegetation. Must not exceed eight (8) inches; if vegetation is in excess of 8 inches a blotter entry will be annotated with individual who notified and WO#
26
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who can declare and emergency evacuation of all personnel, including security forces from the WSA

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  • 90 MW/CC

- On Scene Fire Chief

27
Q

what are the procedures for USAF Convoy entry

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  • EC will receive notification from the CSC of the drivers information to include rank, first, middle initial, last name, last 6 of ssn, and proximity card # and relay this information to the AS.
  • when the convoy arrives at checkpoint bravo the EC will activate the EC-all RDA/LDA icon on the EC console which allows all gates to be opened simultaneously from the closed position (either the LDA or RDA must grant permission)
  • after the convoy vehicle enters the WSA and has been secured at its final destination (1151/1152) the AS will positively identify the driver and passenger utilizing the AECS Badges and the information receive from the CSC. the AS will notify the EC to manually log the drivers into the LPE system. the drivers will exit the WSA using normal vehicle exit procedures.
28
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how will emergency entry into the WSA be accomplished at the AECP

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W-1 will transport the AF IMT 1109, fire status board, and the key (this may be delegated) to open the gates. the AEC will challenge entering personnel with the sign/ countersign (S/CS)

29
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list four examples of duress indication

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mis-authentication
code compromise
duress words, actually passing and receiving of the current primary or alternate words
radio duress button

30
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what are the five things that deviations shall be applicable to

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  • physical security facilities
  • plans
  • procedures
  • equipment
  • monitoring standards
31
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what must VIIDS accomplish before maintenance is conducted on ESS components in the area

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VIIDS personnel must make face to face contact with the on duty alarm monitor before any maintenance is performed

32
Q

when will the AS purge the interior of a bay prior to closing

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after W-10 and W-11 are posted

33
Q

what does a PIRAMID stand for when referring to ESS

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Passive infrared and microwave intruder detector

34
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how does the LPE act as the annunciator for ESS

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  • by monitoring and displaying alarms for IDS installed on the perimeter, M&I facility and structures
  • designed to detect intrusions and attempts to defeat security devices
35
Q

the backup force shall consist of how many appropriately armed and equipped SF personnel

A

17

36
Q

if an injured person is being transported out of the WSA, what items will be removed prior to exiting the WSA?

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  • SF will obtain AECS#
  • Classified items(s)
  • Weapons(s)
  • Prior to departure, munitions keys will be immediately turned over to an authorized munitions key team
37
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what are the definitions of the four protection level resources

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PL1- assign Pl1 to AF power projection asses for which the loss the theft misuse, compromise, damage or destruction results in unacceptable mission degradation to the strategic capability of the united states or catastrophic consequences for the nation
PL-2- assign Pl2 to AF assets for which the loss the theft misuse, compromise, damage or destruction results in significant mission degradation to the war fighting capability of the US
PL-3- Assign PL3 to AF assets for which loss, theft, misuse, compromise, damage or destruction results in mission degradation to the war fighting capability of the united states
PL-4- Assign PL4 to AF operational or mission support assets that directly or indirectly support power projection assets and the war fighting mission which loss, theft, misuse, compromise or destruction would adversely affect mission capability

38
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how will emergency entry into the WSA be accomplished at the AECP

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  • W-1 will transport the AF IMT 1109, fire status board, and the key to open the gates
  • the AEC will challenge entering personnel with the sign-countersign (S/CS)
39
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what will be accomplished prior to any nuclear weapon movement

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  • interior SRT’s conduct sweeps of areas of responsibility

- exterior SRT’s will sweep a minimum of 300 meters from the fence

40
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how will PRP/AUoF notifications be accomplished at the AECP

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  • PRP/AUoF notifications will be made by the RDAO Contacting the EC
  • the EC will update the suspension/reinstatement log
  • LDAO will verify change of badge status (active/inactive) on the LPE console
41
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what are the individual responsibilities under the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Surety Program

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  • inform supervisors if they are not qualified to perform a particular task
  • report nuclear safety hazards/deficiencies or security problems to supervisors and unit safety representatives
  • comply with the Two person Concept
  • identify unreliable personnel to their supervisors
  • report information which could affect their own ability or reliability to perform a task due to medical other problems
42
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what compensatory measures are not acceptable

A

SF to increase their alertness

frequency of patrols

43
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how will both members of a patrol conduct a sector strife of an alarm on the perimeter of the WSA

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  • ISRTs will conduct an IVA in vehicles for all WSA perimeter alarms checking the affected sector, to include half of each adjoining sector
  • the ISRT will scan the inner/outer clear zones looking for an obvious cause of alarm. the driver will maintain radio communication with CSC.
  • immediately after the initial assessment the driver will tactically position the vehicle to provide cover while providing overwatch for the rifleman
  • the rifleman will conduct a more detailed search by walking slowly through the affected and adjoining sectors looking for packages, holes in fence fabric, anything that may appear suspicious with the associated FDB, bunkers, cameras
  • check the inner and outer 30 foot clear zones from the alarmed fence
44
Q

during what FPCONs will all SF members be briefed the code of the day in the event a response into building 1151 necessary

A

Charlie

Delta

45
Q

During post checks what will the AS be checking for

A
  • personnel are alert, ready and performing assigned duties
  • knowledgeable of their duties
  • personal needs are being met
  • equipment
  • weapons/ammo
  • issued body armor
  • special purpose equipment
  • communications equipment
  • cold weather gear must be carried from 15 Oct through 15 May
  • Required publications are present and in good condition
  • vehicles are operational and no safety concerns
46
Q

what are the IPIDS used to detect and where are the located

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  • vehicles
  • walking
  • crawling
  • running
  • sectors 1 and 9