If COMSEC material is continuously accountable to the COR by quantity from production to destruction, which ALC applies?

If COMSEC material is continuously accountable to the COR by quantity from production to destruction, which ALC applies?

• A. ALC One
• B. ALC Two
• C. ALC Four
• D. ALC Seven

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is how COMSEC material is tracked throughout its life cycle. When material is continuously accountable to the COR by quantity from production to destruction, the focus is on maintaining a running total of how many items exist at all times and reconciling that count with every movement or disposal. This level of control fits ALC Two, which requires continuous accountability by quantity across the entire lifecycle. Other levels involve different tracking needs. ALC One generally covers less stringent or less continuously tracked accountability. ALC Four adds tighter controls, often involving serial-number accountability for more sensitive items, and ALC Seven represents the highest level of control with the most stringent serial-number tracking and inventories.

The idea being tested is how COMSEC material is tracked throughout its life cycle. When material is continuously accountable to the COR by quantity from production to destruction, the focus is on maintaining a running total of how many items exist at all times and reconciling that count with every movement or disposal. This level of control fits ALC Two, which requires continuous accountability by quantity across the entire lifecycle.

Other levels involve different tracking needs. ALC One generally covers less stringent or less continuously tracked accountability. ALC Four adds tighter controls, often involving serial-number accountability for more sensitive items, and ALC Seven represents the highest level of control with the most stringent serial-number tracking and inventories.