Security

Question 1

Deadly Force

Answer 1

Force which a person uses, that they know or should know, would cause death or serious bodily harm. Should only be used as a last resort.

Question 2

FPCON

Answer 2

Force Protection Condition (5 levels)

Question 3

FPCON Normal

Answer 3

General global threat

Question 4

FPCON Alpha

Answer 4

An increased general threat of possible terrorist activity

Question 5

FPCON Bravo

Answer 5

Increased or more predictable threat of terrorist activity

Question 6

FPCON Charlie

Answer 6

Intelligence is received that terrorist action is likely

Question 7

FPCON Delta

Answer 7

Terrorist attack has occurred or intelligence is received that terrorist action is imminent

Question 8

RAM

Answer 8

Random Antiterrorism Measures

Question 9

What is the purpose of RAM?

Answer 9

To present a robust security posture from which a terrorist cannot easily discern patterns and routines that are vulnerable to attack. To throw terrorists off from our normal routines. ie change the time you leave your house, don’t eat at the same restaurant for lunch, etc

Question 10

What is the goal of RAM?

Answer 10

To deter, detect and disrupt terrorist attacks.

Question 11

Defense in Depth

Answer 11

The sitting of mutually supporting defense positions designed to absorb and progressively weaken attack ie a fence, dog, or alarm system

Question 12

Characteristics and objectives of terrorist operations

Answer 12

Urban-Based
Highly mobile
Well-Trained
Covert

Question 13

Categories of terrorist organizations

Answer 13

(P-PAL IS OC)
Planning and Preparation Cell
Administration and Logistics Cell
Intelligence and Surveillance Cell
Operations Combat Cell

Question 14

Terrorist Threat Phases

Answer 14

Target Options
Selection Surveillance
Target Selection
Detailed Surveillance
Training and Preparation
Attack

Question 15

Terrorism

Answer 15

Unlawful violence to cause fear

Question 16

Counterterrorism

Answer 16

Offensive measure taken to prevent, deter and respond to terrorism

Question 17

Three zones to defense in depth

Answer 17

Assessment zone
Warning zone
Threat zone

Question 18

Assessment zone

Answer 18

500 yards. Security forces detect and identify contacts

Question 19

Warning zone

Answer 19

300 yards. Security forces must classify contacts as either threats or non-threats.

Question 20

Threat zone

Answer 20

100 yards. This zone must be organized to bring maximum destructive fire to threats.

Question 21

Naval Vessel Protective Zone (NVPZ)

Answer 21

a) all vessels within 500 yards of a naval vessel shall operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course
b) no vessel is allowed within 100 yards of a naval vessel
c) vessels requesting to pass within 100 yards shall contact official patrol on VHF channel 16

Protection zones are felonies punishable up to 6 years in prison and up to $250,000

Question 22

Terrorism motivational categories

Answer 22

• -Separatist (independence, political autonomy, or religious freedom or domination)
• -Ethnocentric (race is defining characteristic)
• -Nationalistic (loyalty and devotion to a nation)
• -Revolutionary (dedicated to overthrow of an established order)

Question 23

NSF

Answer 23

Navy Security Force, ashore and afloat, consists of all armed Navy personnel assigned to law enforcement and security duties involving the use of deadly force to protect personnel and resources.

Question 24

ISF

Answer 24

In-Port Security Force, ashore armed force composed of local, non-deploying personnel derived from host and tenant organizations.

Question 25

Causes of Security Alerts

Answer 25

Unauthorized personnel gain access to the ship
Telephonic Bomb Threat
Swimmer Attack
Unattended/Suspicious Package
Personnel Borne IED
Vehicle Borne IED
Small Boat Probing 
Small Boat Attack
Hostage Onboard
Shooter Onboard

Question 26

Orders

Answer 26

A guard on post is governed by two types of orders. General orders and special orders.

Question 27

Preplanned Responses

Answer 27

Developed, exercised actions and measures that are implemented to identify, track, assess and neutralize terrorist attacks.

Question 28

PRF

Answer 28

Primary Response Force
Responsible for security of the ship
Sets primary/secondary boundaries when there is an emergency onboard

Question 29

SRF

Answer 29

Secondary Response Force

Responsible for security of the ship and rapid response to a security alert

Question 30

ISP

Answer 30

In-Port Security Plan

Helps establish FPCONs

Question 31

ROE

Answer 31

Rules of Engagement

Determines when, where, and how force shall be used

Question 32

SROE

Answer 32

Standard Rules of Engagement

Establishes fundamental policies and procedures

Question 33

ATO

Answer 33

Antiterrorism Officer-LCDR Taylor aka SECO (Security Officer)
Responsible to CO for developing and managing ATFP program

Question 34

ATTWO

Answer 34

Antiterrorism Tactical Watch Officer-MAC Watson
Reports to CDO, similar in function to TAO underway
In-Port watch only via GQ, Straight Transits, Half Bore or Full Bore

Question 35

CDO

Answer 35

Command Duty Officer

CO’s Representative

Question 36

COG

Answer 36

Chief of the Guard
Reports to ATTWO
Senior security force member who supervises ATFP watchstanders
Responsible for ECP, Pier, and Waterborne Patrols

Question 37

Contact Sentry

Answer 37

ECP’s first layer of defense

Makes initial contact with individuals seeking entry onto an installation or pier

Question 38

Cover Sentry

Answer 38

ECP’s second layer of defense

Responsible for all personnel and weapons at an ECP

Question 39

ATTT

Answer 39

Antiterrorism Training Team

Responsible to train ship’s security force in every aspect of force protection of the ship.