31-101 (Squadron OI) – Security Forces Squadron Operating Instruction Study Guide and
Practice Questions
Protection Level 1 (PL1) - ANS ✔✔Assign PL1 to USAF resources for which the loss, theft,
destruction, misuse, or compromise would result in great harm to the strategic capability of the
US.
What is the mission of the 87th Security Forces Squadron? - ANS ✔✔The mission of the 87th
Security Forces Squadron is to protect and defend the people and resources of the 87th Air Base
Wing and its tenant units and Joint Base Partners.
What is the definition of Exclusive Jurisdiction? - ANS ✔✔Exclusive jurisdiction gives the federal
government total or complete jurisdiction to prosecute offenses occurring on federal lands. If
persons commit an offense under the UCMJ, they are tried solely by the military, unless the
crime also violates some other federal statute. Generally, the federal government will dispose of
all cases involving military personnel for offenses committed in areas of federal exclusive
jurisdiction. Civilians who commit offenses in areas of federal exclusive jurisdiction can be
prosecuted and/or turned over to civilian federal authorities.
What is the definition of concurrent jurisdiction? - ANS ✔✔Concurrent jurisdiction gives both
federal and state governments authority to enforce law on the installation. If there is a potential
conflict regarding exercise of jurisdiction, SFS should consult their Staff Judge Advocate for
guidance.
What is the definition of proprietary jurisdiction? - ANS ✔✔Proprietary Jurisdiction gives
military the rights of a property owner only. The military does have criminal jurisdiction (UCMJ)
over military personnel in these areas. The military exercises no criminal jurisdiction over the
area with civilians. Examples include some housing areas and some recreational retreat areas.
What is the required duty gear to assume post? - ANS ✔✔Defensor Fortis Load Carrying System
(DFLCS) kit, helmet, second chance vest, Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV), Holster, Flashlight,
Whistle, Handcuffs with key, Civilian Driver's License, AF Form 483 (Airfield Driving), AF Form
,483 (Non-Lethal Weapons), AF Form 629 (Small Arms Hand Receipts), Common Access Card,
Inclement Weather Gear, AF Form 1199C (Restricted Area Badge), Hearing Protection.
When shall all personnel report for duty? - ANS ✔✔All personnel shall report for 30 minutes
prior to start their tour of duty unless otherwise noted on the duty roster as an early post.
During a post check/visit, who will you report your post to? - ANS ✔✔All military will report
their post and offer a post briefing to all security forces supervisors, E-7/GS-9 and above, Flight
Leadership, higher headquarters, local inspectors, all O-6's and all E-9's.
When a post briefing is requested, what will be included? - ANS ✔✔The post briefing will
include, but is not limited to the type of post, post responsibilities, post limits, weapon(s)
type/ammunition, primary/alternate means of communication, current FPCON, and immediate
area supervisor.
When will Security Forces utilize Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS)? - ANS
✔✔Security Forces will utilize DBIDS at all times when processing traffic onto the installation
When may security forces personnel suspend 100% scanning of DBIDS? - ANS ✔✔Only during
periods of high traffic volume, meaning more than five (5) vehicles in each lane and at least two
lanes are opened, but still randomly scanning credentials will be conducted to ensure personnel
entering are properly vetted.
What are the primary duties and responsibilities for an Installation Entry Controller? - ANS
✔✔Installation Entry Controllers are responsible for:
1) Controlling authorized vehicle and pedestrian traffic entering/exiting the installation.
2) Processing authorized visitors onto the installation.
3) Providing information and assistance to visitors.
4) Enforcing traffic laws.
5) Implementing anti-robbery procedures.
, 6) Implementing gate runner procedures.
7) Conducting searches of persons or vehicles as required.
8) Conducting a post inspection prior to relieving the off-going entry controller.
9) Preventing gates from swinging unassisted when opening or closing.
Preventing individuals from congregating or loitering in/near the entry control point
How long are hand written AF Form 75 issued for? - ANS ✔✔Hand written AF Form 75's will not
be issued for longer 23 hours or until VCC opens
What will Security Forces do when an unauthorized entry occurs? - ANS ✔✔Initiate Gate runner
Procedures and provide the ECC with vehicle description, license plate number, number of
occupants, and location and/or direction of travel.
What must all installation checkpoints initiate when an unauthorized entry occurs? - ANS ✔✔All
installation checkpoints will initiate stop, check and pass until the suspect vehicle has been
found and has been stopped and processed.
Who must always be with all news media personnel on JBMDL? - ANS ✔✔Public Affairs must be
with all news media personnel arriving at JBMDL entry points and while on the installation.
Who will be contacted if news media arrives unannounced? - ANS ✔✔The ECC will be notified
who will in turn notify Public Affairs that news media arrived unannounced.
What will happen when tow companies seek entry onto the installation to repossess a vehicle? -
ANS ✔✔The tow company will be denied access referred to the 87th ABW/SJA/DP.
What will occur during a SAFE HAVEN for PL 1 resources? - ANS ✔✔Immediately nothing the
ECC of Flight Leadership. Sf will provide escort to the HCLA #1/2 or the MSA for safe storage.
Lakehurst SAFE HAVEN standby/storage parking area is designated as the Ammo Bunker
Compound.
Practice Questions
Protection Level 1 (PL1) - ANS ✔✔Assign PL1 to USAF resources for which the loss, theft,
destruction, misuse, or compromise would result in great harm to the strategic capability of the
US.
What is the mission of the 87th Security Forces Squadron? - ANS ✔✔The mission of the 87th
Security Forces Squadron is to protect and defend the people and resources of the 87th Air Base
Wing and its tenant units and Joint Base Partners.
What is the definition of Exclusive Jurisdiction? - ANS ✔✔Exclusive jurisdiction gives the federal
government total or complete jurisdiction to prosecute offenses occurring on federal lands. If
persons commit an offense under the UCMJ, they are tried solely by the military, unless the
crime also violates some other federal statute. Generally, the federal government will dispose of
all cases involving military personnel for offenses committed in areas of federal exclusive
jurisdiction. Civilians who commit offenses in areas of federal exclusive jurisdiction can be
prosecuted and/or turned over to civilian federal authorities.
What is the definition of concurrent jurisdiction? - ANS ✔✔Concurrent jurisdiction gives both
federal and state governments authority to enforce law on the installation. If there is a potential
conflict regarding exercise of jurisdiction, SFS should consult their Staff Judge Advocate for
guidance.
What is the definition of proprietary jurisdiction? - ANS ✔✔Proprietary Jurisdiction gives
military the rights of a property owner only. The military does have criminal jurisdiction (UCMJ)
over military personnel in these areas. The military exercises no criminal jurisdiction over the
area with civilians. Examples include some housing areas and some recreational retreat areas.
What is the required duty gear to assume post? - ANS ✔✔Defensor Fortis Load Carrying System
(DFLCS) kit, helmet, second chance vest, Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV), Holster, Flashlight,
Whistle, Handcuffs with key, Civilian Driver's License, AF Form 483 (Airfield Driving), AF Form
,483 (Non-Lethal Weapons), AF Form 629 (Small Arms Hand Receipts), Common Access Card,
Inclement Weather Gear, AF Form 1199C (Restricted Area Badge), Hearing Protection.
When shall all personnel report for duty? - ANS ✔✔All personnel shall report for 30 minutes
prior to start their tour of duty unless otherwise noted on the duty roster as an early post.
During a post check/visit, who will you report your post to? - ANS ✔✔All military will report
their post and offer a post briefing to all security forces supervisors, E-7/GS-9 and above, Flight
Leadership, higher headquarters, local inspectors, all O-6's and all E-9's.
When a post briefing is requested, what will be included? - ANS ✔✔The post briefing will
include, but is not limited to the type of post, post responsibilities, post limits, weapon(s)
type/ammunition, primary/alternate means of communication, current FPCON, and immediate
area supervisor.
When will Security Forces utilize Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS)? - ANS
✔✔Security Forces will utilize DBIDS at all times when processing traffic onto the installation
When may security forces personnel suspend 100% scanning of DBIDS? - ANS ✔✔Only during
periods of high traffic volume, meaning more than five (5) vehicles in each lane and at least two
lanes are opened, but still randomly scanning credentials will be conducted to ensure personnel
entering are properly vetted.
What are the primary duties and responsibilities for an Installation Entry Controller? - ANS
✔✔Installation Entry Controllers are responsible for:
1) Controlling authorized vehicle and pedestrian traffic entering/exiting the installation.
2) Processing authorized visitors onto the installation.
3) Providing information and assistance to visitors.
4) Enforcing traffic laws.
5) Implementing anti-robbery procedures.
, 6) Implementing gate runner procedures.
7) Conducting searches of persons or vehicles as required.
8) Conducting a post inspection prior to relieving the off-going entry controller.
9) Preventing gates from swinging unassisted when opening or closing.
Preventing individuals from congregating or loitering in/near the entry control point
How long are hand written AF Form 75 issued for? - ANS ✔✔Hand written AF Form 75's will not
be issued for longer 23 hours or until VCC opens
What will Security Forces do when an unauthorized entry occurs? - ANS ✔✔Initiate Gate runner
Procedures and provide the ECC with vehicle description, license plate number, number of
occupants, and location and/or direction of travel.
What must all installation checkpoints initiate when an unauthorized entry occurs? - ANS ✔✔All
installation checkpoints will initiate stop, check and pass until the suspect vehicle has been
found and has been stopped and processed.
Who must always be with all news media personnel on JBMDL? - ANS ✔✔Public Affairs must be
with all news media personnel arriving at JBMDL entry points and while on the installation.
Who will be contacted if news media arrives unannounced? - ANS ✔✔The ECC will be notified
who will in turn notify Public Affairs that news media arrived unannounced.
What will happen when tow companies seek entry onto the installation to repossess a vehicle? -
ANS ✔✔The tow company will be denied access referred to the 87th ABW/SJA/DP.
What will occur during a SAFE HAVEN for PL 1 resources? - ANS ✔✔Immediately nothing the
ECC of Flight Leadership. Sf will provide escort to the HCLA #1/2 or the MSA for safe storage.
Lakehurst SAFE HAVEN standby/storage parking area is designated as the Ammo Bunker
Compound.
