Who would you notify if there's an alarm for a facility that is a controlled area?

• A. NCOIC Resource Protection (S5R)
• B. Local Police
• C. Facility Manager
• D. Security Contractor

Answer: (A)

When a controlled-area alarm goes off, the immediate point of contact is the on-duty NCOIC Resource Protection (S5R). This person oversees resource protection and is trained to coordinate the security response for alarms in restricted spaces. They quickly assess the situation, coordinate with the BDOC and Security Forces, implement required procedures to secure the area, and determine if escalation to local authorities is needed. Local police may be involved if the situation requites law enforcement assistance beyond base security, but they are not the first contact. The Facility Manager handles facility operations, not incident response, and a Security Contractor is a support resource rather than the primary point of contact for security alarms in a controlled area.