Before conducting random vehicle inspections (RVI), with which office should pre-coordination occur?

• A. Installation legal office.
• B. Public Affairs Office.
• C. Security Operations Center.
• D. Base Comptroller.

Answer: (A)

Coordinating the legal basis before the operation is essential. The Installation Legal Office provides the necessary review of authorities, ensuring the random vehicle inspections align with DoD directives, installation policies, and privacy and due-process requirements. They help define who can authorize RVIs, the exact scope and limits, required notifications, and the proper reporting procedures. This legal pre-coordination protects the command from liability and ensures the operation is defensible if challenged later.

Public Affairs handles messaging and external communications, not the legal authorization for the inspection. The Security Operations Center focuses on monitoring and responding to security events, not providing the legal clearance for RVIs. The Base Comptroller manages budgeting and financial aspects, not the legal basis for conducting inspections.