Which protection level includes non-nuclear alert forces, expensive, one-of-a-kind systems, selected critical command, control, and communications facilities, vital computer facilities, and equipment, and intelligence gathering systems critical to US operational capability?

Which protection level includes non-nuclear alert forces, expensive, one-of-a-kind systems, selected critical command, control, and communications facilities, vital computer facilities, and equipment, and intelligence gathering systems critical to US operational capability?

• A. PL-2
• B. PL-1
• C. PL-3
• D. PL-4

Answer: (A)

Protection Level 2 is used for assets whose loss would cause serious damage to national security or US operational capability—essentially high-value, non-nuclear systems that are critical to staying in the fight. The items described—non-nuclear alert forces, expensive one-of-a-kind systems, selected critical command, control, and communications facilities, vital computer facilities and equipment, and intelligence gathering systems essential to operations—fit this category because their disruption would significantly degrade military readiness and ability to operate, even though it wouldn’t reach the exceptionally grave impact that would push you to the topmost level. Levels below it cover progressively less critical assets, while the top level is reserved for the most sensitive, whose loss would cause catastrophic damage. So the described set aligns with PL-2 due to its high value and essential role in operational capability.

Protection Level 2 is used for assets whose loss would cause serious damage to national security or US operational capability—essentially high-value, non-nuclear systems that are critical to staying in the fight. The items described—non-nuclear alert forces, expensive one-of-a-kind systems, selected critical command, control, and communications facilities, vital computer facilities and equipment, and intelligence gathering systems essential to operations—fit this category because their disruption would significantly degrade military readiness and ability to operate, even though it wouldn’t reach the exceptionally grave impact that would push you to the topmost level. Levels below it cover progressively less critical assets, while the top level is reserved for the most sensitive, whose loss would cause catastrophic damage. So the described set aligns with PL-2 due to its high value and essential role in operational capability.