Which statement correctly describes where deadly force is authorized?

• A. Barriers designate where deadly force is authorized per AFI 31-117.
• B. Local city ordinances authorize deadly force.
• C. Signage near gates authorizes deadly force.
• D. No explicit authorization is required.

Answer: (A)

Deadly force on a military installation is authorized only within defined zones marked by barriers, per AFI 31-117. Barriers and entry control points create the boundaries where the policy permits a response with deadly force to protect lives and property. Local city ordinances don’t grant authority on a base, and signage near gates is only a boundary warning, not a grant of authority in itself. There is explicit authorization tied to the installation’s designated zones, governed by the policy and the responsible security forces, rather than implicit or outside rules. This framework ensures that use of deadly force is lawful, proportional, and tied to the specific protected area.