Block IX - Security And Force Protection Flashcards
What does DEFCON do
Determines the posture the the military to prepare for the likelihood of war
What does FPCON stand for
Force protection conditions
What are FOCONs
A series of measures designed to increase the level of a units defense against terrorist attacks
What is FPCON normal
A general global threat of possible terrorist activity
What is FPCON alpha
Increased her metal global threat of possible terrorist activity
What is FPCON bravo
An increased or more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists
What is FPCON Charlie
When an incident occurs or intelligence is received indicating some form of terrorist activity is likely
What is FPCON delta
When an terrorist attack has occurred in the immediate area or intelligence has been relieved that action or an attack is likely
What does DEFCON stand for
Defense readiness condition
What is DEFCON 5
Normal peacetime readiness
What is DEFCON 4
Normal increased intelligence and strengthened security
What is DEFCON 2
Further increase in force readiness but less then maximum
What is DEFCON 3
Increase in force readiness above normal
What is DEFCON 1
Maximum force readiness
What does THREATCON do
Determines the condition of defense for the U.S. homeland and assets abroad
