Definitions
Weapon Knowledge
General Knowledge
Alarms
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100

What is the definition of a 2-Person Concept?

To ensure a lone member is denied access to nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon systems, or critical components never allowing opportunity for tampering. 

100

What is the M4A1 characteristics?

Lightweight, air cooled, gas operated, magazine fed, shoulder fired fired weapon, capable of firing semiautomatic or full automatic. Basic load of 210 rounds in a 4-1 ball to tracer ratio. 

100

What does DIE stand for?

Denial, immediately provide sufficient duress and enter.

100

What are the alarm systems on an LF?

Oz, IZ, WALM, MOSR-48, PGLV.

100

Explain ICBM facility Security system.

Security is provided through a combination of physical and electronically means security systems such as concrete headworks, barriers, hardened facilities, RVA’s, multiple access points, mechanical & electronically devices, MC’s, SF responses. 

200

What is the definition of a Exclusion Area?

area immediately surrounding one or more nuclear weapons or nuclear weapons systems.

200

What is the M18 Characteristics?

Semiautomatic pistol, magazine fed, short recoil operated, chambered for the 9mm cartridge. The pistol accommodates both 17 & 21 round magazines. 

200

What does MEEDS stand for and used for?

Missile electronic encryption device system. Used to pass combinations and authentication.

200

What alarms may indicate intrusions into the protected areas of the LF?

PGLV, MOSR-48, WALM

200

What is the purpose of Mission CATs?

To determine specific areas of the LF/MAF and assist in prioritizing SF responses to security situations.

300

What is the definition of Opportunity?

Time and close physical proximity to a nuclear weapon that would allow a member to tamper with or damage a nuclear weapon. 

300

What is the cycle of operations for the M4A1?

Firing, unlocking, extraction, ejection, cocking, feeding, chambering, locking. 

300

What does the site defense plan include?

Pre-selected firing and sighted firing positions, ranges, elevation, LZ’s, LE phone numbers, roads and like avenues of approach, power lines, key terrain/ buildings. 

300

What security systems monitor topside of an LF?

IMPSS, OZ, IZ.

300

Explain emergency entry procedures? 

Emergency vehicles must be under observation at all times and searched prior to leaving the area unless deemed by SF leadership to be searched at the ending location (hospital). SF will search the area emergency responders were for unauthorized personnel or material.

400

What dies NWSS stand for and definition?

Nuclear Weapon Security Standard. To deny unauthorized access to a nuclear weapons and if access is gain to take immediate actions to regain control. 

400

What is the minimum arming distance for the M320?

14-28 meters

400

Who can makeup an RF/BF?

Uncommitted and transient ARTs, SRTs, MFTs, SETs, CATs, CRF, TRF, FCC/FC. 

400

What does MIIDS stand for and what does it detect?

Missile interior intrusion detection system. Detects motion and audio. 

400

What are the 5 D’s of NWSS.

Deter, detect, delay, deny, defeat. 

500

What does NSTCA stand for and definition?

Nuclear Security Threat Capabilty Assessment. Defense intelligence agency led intelligence community assessment of the capabilities of a variety of factors to gain unauthorized physical access to nuclear weapons 

500

What is the M240B Nomenclature?

Barrel assembly, cover assembly, trigger assembly, receiver assembly, buttstock & buffer assembly.

500

If an A/C hovers over or near a LF/MAF, what must SF attempt to do?

Warn it off and obtain identifying information.

no attempt to disable the A/C in flight will be made unless hostile intent is displayed.

500

What are the 2 ways to pass duress and provide examples of each way. 

Active - duress words, pulling fire alarm.

Passive - not following SOP. 

500

What are the 5 security situations?

Attack, duress, unidentified/unauthorized persons topside, LF down, Alarm