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