Security and Force Protection Flashcards
What does the DEFCON scale determine
The posture of the military to prepare fo the likelihood of war
What does the THREATCON scale determine?
The condition for defense of the United States homeland and assets abroad
What are force protection conditions
A series of measures designed to increase the level if a units defense against terrorist attacks
What factors affect the FPCON for and area
The terrorist threat level
Capability to penetrate exiting physical security systems
Risk of terrorist attack to which personnel/asserts are exposed
Asserts ability to execute mission
Protected assists critically to thier mission
What is FPCON normal
A general global threat of possible terrorist activity exists and warrants a security posture
What is FPCON delta
A terrorist attack has occurred or when intelligence is received that a terrorist attack is imminent
What is FPCON Charlie
When a terrorist attack has occurred or intelligence is gathered indicating som form of terrorist action is likely
What is FPCON bravo
When an increased or more predictable threat of terrorist active exists
What does DEFCON stand for
Defense readiness condition
What DEFCON is most severe
1
What DEFCON is normal peacetime readiness
5
What is DEFCON 3
Increase in force protection readiness above normal readiness
Who developed DEFCON
Joint chiefs of staff
