Physical Security

Question 1

What does FPCON stand for

Answer 1

Force Protection Condition

Question 2

Normal

Answer 2

when a general threat of possible terrorist activity exists but warrants only routine security posture

Question 3

Alpha

Answer 3

general threat of possible terrorist activity directed against units and personnel, nature and extent is unpredictable

Question 4

Bravo

Answer 4

increased and more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists, measures in this FPCON must be capable of being maintained for weeks

Question 5

Charlie

Answer 5

when incident occurs or when intelligence is received indicating that some form of terrorist action against units and personnel is imminent

Question 6

Delta

Answer 6

when a terrorist attack has occurred or when intelligence has been received that terrorist action against a specific location is likely. Normally declared as a local warning

Question 7

Who raises or lowers FPCON levels

Answer 7

Commanders