Which of the following statements about CQ is true?

• A. It is primarily for drills only
• B. It includes safety, security, accountability
• C. It is optional
• D. It focuses on communications only

Answer: (B)

CQ duty is about keeping people and the space safe and orderly during your shift. You’re responsible for safety, for securing the area, and for accountability—keeping track of who’s in and out, verifying rosters and access, logging entries, checking sleeping areas, and responding to any incidents. That combination of protecting people, securing the facility, and maintaining accurate accountability is what CQ encompasses, so the statement that it includes safety, security, and accountability is true. It isn’t limited to drills, it isn’t optional, and it isn’t focused only on communications.