What describes the commander of the COMSEC program?

• A. Oversees only deployed equipment
• B. Responsible for COMSEC program whether equipment is in garrison or deployed
• C. Manages only Secure Voice
• D. Audits only

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that the commander who oversees the COMSEC program has overall accountability for securing all cryptographic materials and procedures across the entire organization, not just in one place. This means ensuring policies are followed, managing crypto keys and equipment, supervising Secure Voice and other cryptographic devices, training personnel, maintaining proper inventories, and handling incidents no matter where the equipment resides—whether in garrison or deployed. The scope is broad by design to guarantee consistent protection of communications in all operations.

Options that imply a narrower role don’t fit. Limiting oversight to deployed equipment ignores the need for secure handling and compliance at home station as well. Focusing only on Secure Voice leaves out other critical cryptographic devices and procedures that the COMSEC program covers. Limiting to auditing reduces the role to checking compliance without the ongoing oversight, management, and risk mitigation that define the commander’s responsibility for the entire program.