Debarments will not be issued to a civilian personnel requiring base access unless directed by the watch commander (T/F)

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only with supervisor approval
• D. Not specified

Answer: (A)

Access control hinges on having a clear on-site authority who can direct entry actions. Debarment is a security measure that blocks a person from entering the base while a review or investigation is ongoing. For civilian personnel who require base access, any debarment decision must come through the watch commander. This ensures that access restrictions are applied quickly, consistently, and only when authorized by the appropriate on-scene security authority, rather than left to individual supervisors or ad hoc decisions. By centralizing the directive through the watch commander, the base maintains a controlled and coordinated security posture.