If a security boarding yields significant results, the Field Intelligence Report must be submitted within how many hours after completion of a boarding?

• A. Within two hours
• B. Within four hours
• C. Within twelve hours
• D. Within twenty-four hours

Answer: (B)

Timely reporting is essential to keep command informed and enable rapid follow-up. If a security boarding yields significant results, the Field Intelligence Report should be submitted within four hours after completing the boarding. This window balances the need to gather accurate details—locations, individuals, indicators, and evidence—with the urgency of getting actionable information to the chain of command so patrols, investigations, or security measures can be adjusted promptly. Submitting in four hours helps prevent delays that could occur if you wait longer, such as twelve or twenty-four hours, while a two-hour window is often impractical for compiling a complete report.