MSCC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
An evaluator or MSC will immediately terminate exercises for what reasons? - answer-Extended loss
of communications between the evaluator and the FSC, MSC< or MCC
Significant scenario or procedural deviation
An actual alarm or emergency in the affected flight area
Any deviations to the 219th SFS posting will be approved by whom? - answer-219 SFS/CC or 219
SFS/Operations Officer
At a minimum who will the LF site defense plan be made available to? - answer-Responding BFs,
helicopter units, SCCs, appropriate MAFs, MSC, convoy sections and TRF.
At a minimum, all information revealing when a movement is planned or scheduled is classified as
what? - answer-Confidential
At a minimum, what will the lighting at the MAF illuminate? - answer-The entry point and the
approaches to the MAF support building.
Besides verifying OZ/IZ functionality during a LF check what else are you looking for? - answer-Check
the LF for evidence of digging or tunneling and for damage or deterioration to the fence
By definition, when is an LF considered Penetrated? - answer-Any time a nuclear weapon is present,
the LF is considered penetrated any time both the "A" and "B' circuit combination have been passed
or the "A" and "B" circuits are unsecured.
By definition, when is an LF considered Secure? - answer-Any time a nuclear weapon is present, the
LF is considered secure if that "A" and "B" circuit combination are not passed, the launcher closure
door and fast rising secondary door (FRSD) are closed and locked, and all ESS IDS alarms are
functional and have reset.
Can you record during any type of coding operation? - answer-No
Does an unmanned LF under normal conditions require illumination? - answer-No, but the capability
must exist
During convoy safe area procedures if a non-convoy CAT VII team arrives at the LF, what must the
CVC ensure is accomplished prior to the convoy departing? - answer-CVC will ensure that security of
the LF is transferred from the convoy to the non-convoy CAT VII team
During convoy safe area procedures who will authenticate with the applicable FSC and how often? -
answer-The CVC and one other MEEDs equipped member of the convoy, every 30 minutes
Following a MAF entry, the FSC will re-verify individuals utilizing what? - answer-Issued credentials
or credentials identified on the AFGSC Form 246, MADO, or EAL
For convoy operations, what information must not be provided in the same notification as the route
and destination? - answer-The exact time of the planned convoy
Give 4 of the 5 Tailored Response Criteria - answer-The OZ alarm resets within six minutes as
reported by MCC. MCC will use the time stamp on the Security Line of the LF Status Display.
, No human activity or threat is observed on or near the LF as determined by reviewing real-time RVA
data.
The unique LF identifier stenciled topside at the LF is clearly visible
No human activity or threat is observed on or near the LF as determined by reviewing the initiation
of the OZ alarm, as reported by MCC
FSC and MCC jointly concur all Tailored Response criteria was met
How long does the Backup Force have to arrive from alarm indication? - answer-75 minutes
How many controllers must be certified at MSC? - answer-One certified controller
How many days prior will MSC be notified if an exercise coordinator intends to use private property
extending beyond the fence? - answer-At least 5 duty days in advance
How many MSC controllers will be posted at all times? - answer-Two
How many SF teams will be dispatched to all LF security situations? - answer-Two armed MEED
equipped personnel and a secondary armed Back-up SF Team
How often are status checks/authentications required at a manned LF without a resource present? -
answer-30 minute status checks and one authentication every 60 minutes
How often are status checks/authentications required at a penetrated LF with a resource? - answer-
15 minute status checks and two authentications every 30 minutes
How often will LF Checks be conducted? - answer-Once every 30 days
How often will the MIIDS alarm be tested when operational? - answer-Every seven days
How should the MAFs doors and windows remain? - answer-Locked and secured
How will 219th FCHs notify 91 SFG leadership of posting notifications? - answer-Via email
How will response be prioritized when Multiple LFs report alarms with the same response priority? -
answer-Prioritize dispatch to LF's without RVA capability first, then based on the results of the RVA
assessment
How will the LF gate be secured? - answer-With a chain or locking bar and a Type III padlock
How will the LSB be secured? - answer-With a Type II padlock and seal
How will the M9/M18 be carried during any Security Response Exercise (SRE) and what must never
be done? - answer-M9/M18 will be properly loaded and secured in a holster. At no time will
personnel remove the M9/M18 from the holster during exercise situation
How will the Response Force (RF) be positioned during a New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty
inspection? - answer-In an inconspicuous manner to prevent the treaty inspection team from seeing
the RF
IAW 20 AF/CC policy, who must be notified when there's the possibility to exceed 12 hours of duty? -
answer-91SFG/CC or designee
An evaluator or MSC will immediately terminate exercises for what reasons? - answer-Extended loss
of communications between the evaluator and the FSC, MSC< or MCC
Significant scenario or procedural deviation
An actual alarm or emergency in the affected flight area
Any deviations to the 219th SFS posting will be approved by whom? - answer-219 SFS/CC or 219
SFS/Operations Officer
At a minimum who will the LF site defense plan be made available to? - answer-Responding BFs,
helicopter units, SCCs, appropriate MAFs, MSC, convoy sections and TRF.
At a minimum, all information revealing when a movement is planned or scheduled is classified as
what? - answer-Confidential
At a minimum, what will the lighting at the MAF illuminate? - answer-The entry point and the
approaches to the MAF support building.
Besides verifying OZ/IZ functionality during a LF check what else are you looking for? - answer-Check
the LF for evidence of digging or tunneling and for damage or deterioration to the fence
By definition, when is an LF considered Penetrated? - answer-Any time a nuclear weapon is present,
the LF is considered penetrated any time both the "A" and "B' circuit combination have been passed
or the "A" and "B" circuits are unsecured.
By definition, when is an LF considered Secure? - answer-Any time a nuclear weapon is present, the
LF is considered secure if that "A" and "B" circuit combination are not passed, the launcher closure
door and fast rising secondary door (FRSD) are closed and locked, and all ESS IDS alarms are
functional and have reset.
Can you record during any type of coding operation? - answer-No
Does an unmanned LF under normal conditions require illumination? - answer-No, but the capability
must exist
During convoy safe area procedures if a non-convoy CAT VII team arrives at the LF, what must the
CVC ensure is accomplished prior to the convoy departing? - answer-CVC will ensure that security of
the LF is transferred from the convoy to the non-convoy CAT VII team
During convoy safe area procedures who will authenticate with the applicable FSC and how often? -
answer-The CVC and one other MEEDs equipped member of the convoy, every 30 minutes
Following a MAF entry, the FSC will re-verify individuals utilizing what? - answer-Issued credentials
or credentials identified on the AFGSC Form 246, MADO, or EAL
For convoy operations, what information must not be provided in the same notification as the route
and destination? - answer-The exact time of the planned convoy
Give 4 of the 5 Tailored Response Criteria - answer-The OZ alarm resets within six minutes as
reported by MCC. MCC will use the time stamp on the Security Line of the LF Status Display.
, No human activity or threat is observed on or near the LF as determined by reviewing real-time RVA
data.
The unique LF identifier stenciled topside at the LF is clearly visible
No human activity or threat is observed on or near the LF as determined by reviewing the initiation
of the OZ alarm, as reported by MCC
FSC and MCC jointly concur all Tailored Response criteria was met
How long does the Backup Force have to arrive from alarm indication? - answer-75 minutes
How many controllers must be certified at MSC? - answer-One certified controller
How many days prior will MSC be notified if an exercise coordinator intends to use private property
extending beyond the fence? - answer-At least 5 duty days in advance
How many MSC controllers will be posted at all times? - answer-Two
How many SF teams will be dispatched to all LF security situations? - answer-Two armed MEED
equipped personnel and a secondary armed Back-up SF Team
How often are status checks/authentications required at a manned LF without a resource present? -
answer-30 minute status checks and one authentication every 60 minutes
How often are status checks/authentications required at a penetrated LF with a resource? - answer-
15 minute status checks and two authentications every 30 minutes
How often will LF Checks be conducted? - answer-Once every 30 days
How often will the MIIDS alarm be tested when operational? - answer-Every seven days
How should the MAFs doors and windows remain? - answer-Locked and secured
How will 219th FCHs notify 91 SFG leadership of posting notifications? - answer-Via email
How will response be prioritized when Multiple LFs report alarms with the same response priority? -
answer-Prioritize dispatch to LF's without RVA capability first, then based on the results of the RVA
assessment
How will the LF gate be secured? - answer-With a chain or locking bar and a Type III padlock
How will the LSB be secured? - answer-With a Type II padlock and seal
How will the M9/M18 be carried during any Security Response Exercise (SRE) and what must never
be done? - answer-M9/M18 will be properly loaded and secured in a holster. At no time will
personnel remove the M9/M18 from the holster during exercise situation
How will the Response Force (RF) be positioned during a New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty
inspection? - answer-In an inconspicuous manner to prevent the treaty inspection team from seeing
the RF
IAW 20 AF/CC policy, who must be notified when there's the possibility to exceed 12 hours of duty? -
answer-91SFG/CC or designee
