The lines at the gates stretched for a dozen blocks, it took 3 or 4 hours for on duty personnel to creep in. Officers in uniforms with the proper stickers, haircuts, and ID all got the minute engine, chassis, and trunk inspection.
The entire military establishment froze, work and training was cancelled. What the Japanese during WW2 could never do, OBL did do: bring the US military to a state of paralysis.
But were arms and live ammunition issued to all the personnel? Was the entire perimeter fortified manned and ready? Were all the unguard entrances guarded? I do not really want to see answers to these questions in an open forum just an honest appraisal forwarded to officers who can make a difference.
Stay well - Stay safe - Stay armed - Yorktown