Security Flashcards
What does FPCON mean?
Force Protection Conditions
What is deadly force?
Is that force which a person uses causing, or that a person knows or should know would create a substantial risk of causing, death or serious bodily harm.
How many FPCONS does the navy have?
5
What are the five FPCONS?
FPCON Normal FPCON Alpha FPCON Bravo FPCON Charlie FPCON Delta
What is FPCON normal?
General global threat
What is FPCON Alpha?
An increased general threat, possible
What is FPCON Bravo?
Increased or more predictable
What is FPCON Charlie?
Intelligence is received terrorist action is likely.
What is FPCON Delta?
Terrorist attack has occurred, or intelligence received that terrorist action is imminent.
What does RAM mean?
Random Antiterrorism Measures
What is the purpose of random antiterrorism(RAM)?
Detect, deter and disrupt terrorist attacks so we don’t become vulnerable.
What is the goal of RAM?
To deter, detect and disrupt terrorist attacks.
What’s another purpose for RAM?
To throw terrorists off from our normal routines.
What is the purpose of defense in depth?
The sitting of mutually supporting defense positions designed to absorb and progressively weaken attack. (Just like your own yard with fence/dog/alarm system.)
What are the characteristics and objectives of terrorist operations?
Urban-based
Highly mobile
Well-trained
Covert
What are the 4 cell categories of terrorist organizations?
P-PAL IS OC
Planning and preparation cell
Admin and logistics cell
Intelligence and surveillance cell
Operations Combat cell
What are the terrorist threat phases
Target options Selection surveillance Target selection Detailed surveillance Training and preparation Attack
Define terrorism:
Unlawful violence to inculcate fear.
Define counterterrorism:
Offensive measures to deter terrorism.
What is the assessment zone?
500+ yards
Security forces detect and identify contacts.
What is the warning zone?
300 yards
Establishing hostile intent
What is threat zone?
100 yards
Neutralize threats
NVPZ
Naval vessel protective zone
Describe NVPZ
All vessels within 500 yards minimum speed for safe course
All vessels not allowed within 100 yards unless CO says it’s okay.
What are the protection zone felonies?
Punishable up to six years
Up to $250,000 in fines
What are the terrorist motivation categories?
Separatist
Ethnocentric
Nationalistic
Revolutionary
What are the two organization models?
Hierarchical and networked structures
What is hierarchical structure?
One person in charge
What is network structure?
Collectively everyone working together.
NSF
Navy Security Force
What is ISF?
In-port security force
What is reaction force?
A task-organized force of armed personnel designed to quickly respond to threats on ships and installations.
What are some causes of security alerts?
Unauthorized person on the ship Telephonic bomb threat Swimmer attack Suspicious package Small boat probing Small boat attack Hostage onboard Shooter onboard
Define orders:
A guard on post is governed by two types of orders. General and special
Pre-planned responses:
A guide we use to react to threats.
What is primary response force?
Setting primary and secondary boundaries when emergency or security alert.
What is secondary response force?
Rapid response to security alert and tactical entering of a space for security alert.
What is in-port security plan?
Security plan for entering a port/airfield not located within a US navy installation.
ROE
Rules of Engagement
SROE
Standard rules of engagement
Define ROE:
In military ROE determines when, where, and how force shall be used.
Define SROE:
Establish fundamental policies and procedures.
ATO
Antiterrorism Officer
Who is the ATO?
LCDR Taylor
ATTWO
Antiterrorism tactical watch officer
What is the purpose of the ATTWO?
Reports to the CDO In-port watch only Only time to stand watch underway is GQ Straight transits Half bore Full bore
Who is the ATTWO underway?
MAC Watson
CDO
Command Duty Officer
CO’s representative
COG
Chief of the Guard
What is the purpose if the COG?
Reports to the ATTWO
Senior enlisted security force member who supervises ATFP watchstanders.
Responsible for ECP, pier, and waterborne patrols.
Explain contact sentry:
First layer of defense for ECP
Explain cover sentry:
Second layer of defense for ECP.
ATTT
Antiterrorism Training Team
Purpose of ATTT?
To train the ships security force how to properly respond and their procedures.
