110- Antiterrism

Question 1

Who has an inherent responsibility for the security of their personnel, equipment, and facilities

Answer 1

Commanders

Question 2

What is THREATCON Alpha

Answer 2

– lowest level / gen. non-specific threat / can maintain indef. (* measures 1-10)
Ex. - Be on the look out for suspicious people
- Secure bldgs/rooms not in use
- increase security spot checks
- limit access of vehicles

Question 3

What is THREATCON?

Answer 3

THREATCONs describe the progressive level of a terrorist threat to all US military facilities and personnel under DODD 2000.12, “DoD Combating Terrorism Program.”

Question 4

Once a THREATCON is declared when are the selected security measures implemented?

Answer 4

immediately

Question 5

What is deadly force?

Answer 5

efforts to cause death, substantial risk of death or serious bodily harm

Question 6

What does force protection do?

Answer 6

Enables us to limit the adverse effects of deception and surprise.

Question 7

What is THREATCON Bravo?

Answer 7

increased / more predictable threat/ maintain for weeks without causing hardship or aggravating operation capabilities. (* measures 11-29)
Ex. – move cars >24 meters from bldgs
- secure and regularly inspect bldgs
- examine mail
- random patrols

Question 8

What is THREATCON Delta?

Answer 8

incident occurred or is very likely in the immediate area or against specific location or person (* measures 41-51)
	Ex.  – search all vehicles
	       - 100% ID check
	       - search all packages/briefcases
	       - control all access

Question 9

Name some types of security operations.

Answer 9

1. Populace & Resource Center
2. EPW Ops
3. Noncombatant Eval Ops
4. Civilian Control Ops
5. Area Damage Control Ops
6. Combat Ops

Question 10

What are passive security measures?

Answer 10

include camouflage, dispersion, and cover.

Question 11

In the rear area, security objectives include what?

Answer 11

Preventing or minimizing disruption of support operations.
Protecting personnel, supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Protecting LOCs.
Preventing or minimizing disruption of command and control.
Defeating, containing, or neutralizing any threat in the rear area.

Question 12

Who are ultimately responsible for the security of their assigned rear areas?

Answer 12

component commander and the MAGTF commander

Question 13

What are the 2 types of measures commanders inact?

Answer 13

active and inactive

Question 14

List the force levels, from lowest to highest (deadly force).

Answer 14

1. Verbal Persuasion
   
   2. Show of Force
   3. Unarmed Self-Defense
   4. Chemical Aerosol Irritant
   5. Riot Club
   6. Working Dogs
   7. Deadly Force

Question 15

What is the purpose of the THREATCON system?

Answer 15

to provide accessibility and easy dissemination of appropriate information.

Question 16

What are active security measures?

Answer 16

i Defensive operations
Coordinating reconnaissance & surveillance
Providing security to convoys
Positioning air defense units in rear area
Establishing liaison with fire support organization
Employing close air support
Establishing reaction forces
Developing defensive plans & positioning assets in support of them
Patrolling
Training in defensive skills

Question 17

What is THREATCON Charlie?

Answer 17

incident occurs or intel supports imminent threat/Creates Hardship for unit (* measures 30-40)
Ex. – limit access to a minimum
- keep key personnel on duty
- issue weapons with ammo to guards
- erect barriers

Question 18

What are the conditions that justify the use of deadly force?

Answer 18

Defend yourself
Defend property involving national security-
Defend property inherently dangerous to others
Prevent crimes against people
Apprehend individuals
Establish/maintain lawful order