Security Flashcards
Deadly Force
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.
FPCON
Force Protection Condition (5 levels)
FPCON Normal
General global threat
FPCON Alpha
An increased general threat of possible terrorist activity
FPCON Bravo
Increased or more predictable threat of terrorist activity
FPCON Charlie
Intelligence is received that terrorist action is likely
FPCON Delta
Terrorist attack has occurred or intelligence is received that terrorist action is imminent
RAM
Random Antiterrorism Measures
What is the purpose of RAM?
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
What is the goal of RAM?
To deter, detect and disrupt terrorist attacks.
Defense in Depth
The sitting of mutually supporting defense positions designed to absorb and progressively weaken attack ie a fence, dog, or alarm system
Characteristics and objectives of terrorist operations
Urban-Based
Highly mobile
Well-Trained
Covert
Categories of terrorist organizations
(P-PAL IS OC) Planning and Preparation Cell Administration and Logistics Cell Intelligence and Surveillance Cell Operations Combat Cell
Terrorist Threat Phases
Target Options Selection Surveillance Target Selection Detailed Surveillance Training and Preparation Attack
Terrorism
Unlawful violence to cause fear
Counterterrorism
Offensive measure taken to prevent, deter and respond to terrorism
Three zones to defense in depth
Assessment zone
Warning zone
Threat zone
Assessment zone
500 yards. Security forces detect and identify contacts
Warning zone
300 yards. Security forces must classify contacts as either threats or non-threats.
Threat zone
100 yards. This zone must be organized to bring maximum destructive fire to threats.
Naval Vessel Protective Zone (NVPZ)
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
Terrorism motivational categories
- -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)
NSF
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.
ISF
In-Port Security Force, ashore armed force composed of local, non-deploying personnel derived from host and tenant organizations.
Causes of Security Alerts
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
Orders
A guard on post is governed by two types of orders. General orders and special orders.
Preplanned Responses
Developed, exercised actions and measures that are implemented to identify, track, assess and neutralize terrorist attacks.
PRF
Primary Response Force
Responsible for security of the ship
Sets primary/secondary boundaries when there is an emergency onboard
SRF
Secondary Response Force
Responsible for security of the ship and rapid response to a security alert
ISP
In-Port Security Plan
Helps establish FPCONs
ROE
Rules of Engagement
Determines when, where, and how force shall be used
SROE
Standard Rules of Engagement
Establishes fundamental policies and procedures
ATO
Antiterrorism Officer-LCDR Taylor aka SECO (Security Officer)
Responsible to CO for developing and managing ATFP program
ATTWO
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
CDO
Command Duty Officer
CO’s Representative
COG
Chief of the Guard
Reports to ATTWO
Senior security force member who supervises ATFP watchstanders
Responsible for ECP, Pier, and Waterborne Patrols
Contact Sentry
ECP’s first layer of defense
Makes initial contact with individuals seeking entry onto an installation or pier
Cover Sentry
ECP’s second layer of defense
Responsible for all personnel and weapons at an ECP
ATTT
Antiterrorism Training Team
Responsible to train ship’s security force in every aspect of force protection of the ship.
