IEC 319 Exam Prep 2026/2027 – Updated
Practice Questions & Answer Key
Know/Implement Gate Runner Procedures: - correct answer-- While employing
the barriers during at gate runner situation involving possible hostile intention,
Gate sentries must make every effort to challenge the vehicle 's driver. If the
sentries' challenge goes ineffective, barriers will be raised using the emergency
fast operations (EFO) button on the master panel. Once activated, the barriers will
fully rise in under 4 seconds with or without a vehicle over with it.
Know/Implement Gate Runner Procedures continued: - correct answer-- After the
barriers are activated, the IEC or overwatch will radio the phrase "Gate
Runner,'Gate Runner, Gate Runner, followed by the location and description of
the vehicle. IEC will maintain a position of cover to effectively challenge the
stopped vehicle while awaiting back-up and treat injured individuals as needed.
The IEC will halt all other traffic at the installation entry point until termination of
the situation and provide back-up for the overwatch until follow-on forces arrive
on scene.
Know the Response codes: - correct answer-Code (1)- Routine Response
Code (2)- Urgent Response
Code (3)- Emergency Response
Code (4)- Wants and Warrants
Code (5)- Traffic Stop
Code (6)- Latrine Break
Code (7)- Meal Break
,Code (8 or8a)- Suspect in Custody/ Opposite Gender
Code (9)- Change Frequency
Code (10) All secure.
Code (11) Return to BDOC
Code (12) Rendezvous/RV
Code (13) Immediate Assistance
Code (14) Bomb Threat
Code (15 or 15a) Suspicious Package/ Suspected Device Located.
Code (16 or 16a) Alarm Activation/Duress
Know and React to Duress Situation IAw Duty Position: - correct answer-A duress
is notification of a possible hostile incident involving a specific individual and/or
location. SF can be notified in many ways, including passing of duress words ,
duress alarm through the security alarm system , or personnel acting in a
suspicious manner.
Know and React to Duress situation continued: - correct answer-The Bdoc will
notify all post and patrols utilizing the code 16 Alpha on Command Post. The Bdoc
will dispatch sufficient SF to secure the area ( 360 around the facility). Sierra 3 will
be dispatched to all duress situations at the command Post and will conduct all
exterior and interior checks, as needed. The Gate sentries will immediately stop
all outbound traffic and initiate Stop, Check, and Pass on the inbound traffic.
Know and React to Duress Situation continued 2: - correct answer-Patrols will
enter Bldg. 607 and secure the upper front and secure the upper front and rear
stair ways leading to the CP. After 360 degree security and stairway coverage
have been established, BDOC will attempt to make contact with CP Controller. If
contact is made , The Cp controller will authenticate their security status. If the CP
, mis-authenticates , initiate hostage procedures and upgrade to "COVERED
WAGON".
BDOC Duress: - correct answer-When the duress alarm from the BDOC sounds at
the Main Gate, the gate sentry will notify all posts and patrols to Code 9 followed
by the location of the incident (Bldg. #339). The Flight Commander/ Flight Chief
will ensure two SF members conduct exterior and interior checks of BLdg. 339.
After 360 degree security coverage has been established, the Maingate will
attempt to make contact with the BDOC.
Know the Temporay Restricted Areas and ECP Markings on Flightline - correct
answer-PL3 Restricted Areas: Loc: ECP:
Command Post Bldg.607. Primary/ Alt drs
Global Hawk MCE. Bldg 542. Hallway Door.
Launch Recovery Element Bldg. 542. Door and gate
High Frequency Global. Bldg. 314. Hallway drs.
Communication System
Global Hawk UAVs. Hangar 601&603. 4 primary ECP painted on ground located on
west side of area. Pedestrain Gates on North &South side.
Global Hawk UAvs Hangar 649 3 ECPs painted at each main door on the north side
. One ECP at southwest corner and one at southeast corner.
Practice Questions & Answer Key
Know/Implement Gate Runner Procedures: - correct answer-- While employing
the barriers during at gate runner situation involving possible hostile intention,
Gate sentries must make every effort to challenge the vehicle 's driver. If the
sentries' challenge goes ineffective, barriers will be raised using the emergency
fast operations (EFO) button on the master panel. Once activated, the barriers will
fully rise in under 4 seconds with or without a vehicle over with it.
Know/Implement Gate Runner Procedures continued: - correct answer-- After the
barriers are activated, the IEC or overwatch will radio the phrase "Gate
Runner,'Gate Runner, Gate Runner, followed by the location and description of
the vehicle. IEC will maintain a position of cover to effectively challenge the
stopped vehicle while awaiting back-up and treat injured individuals as needed.
The IEC will halt all other traffic at the installation entry point until termination of
the situation and provide back-up for the overwatch until follow-on forces arrive
on scene.
Know the Response codes: - correct answer-Code (1)- Routine Response
Code (2)- Urgent Response
Code (3)- Emergency Response
Code (4)- Wants and Warrants
Code (5)- Traffic Stop
Code (6)- Latrine Break
Code (7)- Meal Break
,Code (8 or8a)- Suspect in Custody/ Opposite Gender
Code (9)- Change Frequency
Code (10) All secure.
Code (11) Return to BDOC
Code (12) Rendezvous/RV
Code (13) Immediate Assistance
Code (14) Bomb Threat
Code (15 or 15a) Suspicious Package/ Suspected Device Located.
Code (16 or 16a) Alarm Activation/Duress
Know and React to Duress Situation IAw Duty Position: - correct answer-A duress
is notification of a possible hostile incident involving a specific individual and/or
location. SF can be notified in many ways, including passing of duress words ,
duress alarm through the security alarm system , or personnel acting in a
suspicious manner.
Know and React to Duress situation continued: - correct answer-The Bdoc will
notify all post and patrols utilizing the code 16 Alpha on Command Post. The Bdoc
will dispatch sufficient SF to secure the area ( 360 around the facility). Sierra 3 will
be dispatched to all duress situations at the command Post and will conduct all
exterior and interior checks, as needed. The Gate sentries will immediately stop
all outbound traffic and initiate Stop, Check, and Pass on the inbound traffic.
Know and React to Duress Situation continued 2: - correct answer-Patrols will
enter Bldg. 607 and secure the upper front and secure the upper front and rear
stair ways leading to the CP. After 360 degree security and stairway coverage
have been established, BDOC will attempt to make contact with CP Controller. If
contact is made , The Cp controller will authenticate their security status. If the CP
, mis-authenticates , initiate hostage procedures and upgrade to "COVERED
WAGON".
BDOC Duress: - correct answer-When the duress alarm from the BDOC sounds at
the Main Gate, the gate sentry will notify all posts and patrols to Code 9 followed
by the location of the incident (Bldg. #339). The Flight Commander/ Flight Chief
will ensure two SF members conduct exterior and interior checks of BLdg. 339.
After 360 degree security coverage has been established, the Maingate will
attempt to make contact with the BDOC.
Know the Temporay Restricted Areas and ECP Markings on Flightline - correct
answer-PL3 Restricted Areas: Loc: ECP:
Command Post Bldg.607. Primary/ Alt drs
Global Hawk MCE. Bldg 542. Hallway Door.
Launch Recovery Element Bldg. 542. Door and gate
High Frequency Global. Bldg. 314. Hallway drs.
Communication System
Global Hawk UAVs. Hangar 601&603. 4 primary ECP painted on ground located on
west side of area. Pedestrain Gates on North &South side.
Global Hawk UAvs Hangar 649 3 ECPs painted at each main door on the north side
. One ECP at southwest corner and one at southeast corner.
