Which entity should be notified upon arrival before starting a building check?

• A. Security supervisor
• B. Local police
• C. BDOC
• D. Base operations

Answer: (C)

Coordinated security operations rely on a central point of contact that tracks activity and coordinates any needed support. Notifying the Base Defense Operations Center, BDOC, upon arrival before starting a building check ensures there is a current, shared picture of what’s happening on base and who is on site.

BDOC serves as the central hub for security monitoring and incident coordination. By informing BDOC, you establish accountability, enable logging of the activity, and allow BDOC to allocate resources or alert patrols if something unusual is observed. This keeps communications streamlined and reduces the risk of miscommunication or gaps in coverage during the check.

The other options don’t provide the same centralized oversight. A security supervisor is a personnel contact but not the base-wide coordination point. Local police are appropriate for on-base emergencies requiring external law enforcement, not routine security checks. Base operations handles broader base administration, but it isn’t the immediate security operations center responsible for monitoring and coordinating building checks.

So, the best practice is to notify BDOC on arrival before you begin the building check.