What resource priority level (PL) is assigned to resources for which the loss, theft, destruction, misuse, or compromise would cause significant harm to the war-fighting capability of the United States?

What resource priority level (PL) is assigned to resources for which the loss, theft, destruction, misuse, or compromise would cause significant harm to the war-fighting capability of the United States?

• A. PL1
• B. PL2
• C. PL3
• D. PL4

Answer: (B)

Resource Priority Levels indicate how critical a resource is to warfighting readiness and guide protection and replenishment decisions. If losing or compromising a resource would cause significant harm to the war-fighting capability, that places it in PL2—highly important and warranting strong protection and prioritized resourcing, but not at the absolute top tier. PL1 resources would cause grave or catastrophic degradation if lost, requiring the highest protection and immediate action; PL3 and PL4 denote progressively lower impact and urgency. So, a resource whose loss would cause significant harm is designated PL2.

Resource Priority Levels indicate how critical a resource is to warfighting readiness and guide protection and replenishment decisions. If losing or compromising a resource would cause significant harm to the war-fighting capability, that places it in PL2—highly important and warranting strong protection and prioritized resourcing, but not at the absolute top tier. PL1 resources would cause grave or catastrophic degradation if lost, requiring the highest protection and immediate action; PL3 and PL4 denote progressively lower impact and urgency. So, a resource whose loss would cause significant harm is designated PL2.