If communications are lost during entry operations, what is the recommended action regarding the permit?

• A. Terminate or suspend the permit.
• B. Ignore and continue.
• C. Expand the operation.
• D. Reassign other teams.

Answer: (A)

When entering, continuous communication is essential for tracking entrants, coordinating actions, and responding to emergencies. If that communication is lost, continuing the operation without visibility and control creates an unacceptable risk to personnel and the mission. The proper action is to terminate or suspend the permit until communication is restored and safety conditions can be verified. Ignoring the loss, expanding the operation, or merely reassigning teams does not fix the underlying safety gap and could leave entrants unmonitored and unable to be rescued if something goes wrong.