Security Forces IEC certification Exam
2026 Questions and Answers
When can an IEC activate the barrier? (3) - Correct answer--Reasonable belief
unlawful danger represents a danger to themselves or others.
-Use of system necessary to detain, apprehend, or prevent escape of suspect.
-To stop or apprehend occupants of a vehicle who have unlawfully entered,
What does EFO stand for? - Correct answer-Emergency Fast Operate
Santa Maria Gate EFO Button locations? - Correct answer--Panel Switch located
inside ECP on the EAST wall.
-EFO Switch located on SOUTH SIDE column on outside of ECP.
Solvang Gate EFO Button locations - Correct answer--Panel Switch located inside
the ECP on SOUTH wall counter top.
-EFO Switch located on EAST window outside ECP.
Personnel with ESCORTING authority on base? (6) - Correct answer--AD/Retired
mil ID
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, -Dependent ID 18 yrs or older
-DoD Civilian ID card holders
-Foreign Exchange /Liaison Officers(FELOS) permanently assigned to VAFB
-FELOs TDY to VAFB
-OSI, FBI, USSS on official business with the presentation of their credential's.
Installation RVIs are conducted under whos authority? - Correct answer-
Installation Commander
Actions for personnel entering the installation refusing to submit to an RVI? -
Correct answer--DENY access
-Advise refusal may result in the revocation of base driving privileges an/or
barment from installation.
-If individual is Mil, apprehend the driver
-Conduct walk around vehicle examination for evidence in plain view which can
be used as a foundation for search authorization.
-Contact 30 SW/JA to determine if probable cause exists to obtain authorization to
search.
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2026 Questions and Answers
When can an IEC activate the barrier? (3) - Correct answer--Reasonable belief
unlawful danger represents a danger to themselves or others.
-Use of system necessary to detain, apprehend, or prevent escape of suspect.
-To stop or apprehend occupants of a vehicle who have unlawfully entered,
What does EFO stand for? - Correct answer-Emergency Fast Operate
Santa Maria Gate EFO Button locations? - Correct answer--Panel Switch located
inside ECP on the EAST wall.
-EFO Switch located on SOUTH SIDE column on outside of ECP.
Solvang Gate EFO Button locations - Correct answer--Panel Switch located inside
the ECP on SOUTH wall counter top.
-EFO Switch located on EAST window outside ECP.
Personnel with ESCORTING authority on base? (6) - Correct answer--AD/Retired
mil ID
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, -Dependent ID 18 yrs or older
-DoD Civilian ID card holders
-Foreign Exchange /Liaison Officers(FELOS) permanently assigned to VAFB
-FELOs TDY to VAFB
-OSI, FBI, USSS on official business with the presentation of their credential's.
Installation RVIs are conducted under whos authority? - Correct answer-
Installation Commander
Actions for personnel entering the installation refusing to submit to an RVI? -
Correct answer--DENY access
-Advise refusal may result in the revocation of base driving privileges an/or
barment from installation.
-If individual is Mil, apprehend the driver
-Conduct walk around vehicle examination for evidence in plain view which can
be used as a foundation for search authorization.
-Contact 30 SW/JA to determine if probable cause exists to obtain authorization to
search.
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