Security and Force Protection Flashcards
What does THREATCON apply to?
Determines the condition for defense of the United States homeland and assets abroad.
What does DEFCON apply to?
This scale applies to the posture of the military to prepare for the likelihood of war.
What do FPCON conditions apply to?
A series of measures designed to increase the level of a unit’s defense against terrorist attacks.
True or False
FPCON’s are aimed at specific threats?
False
How are the different FPCON’s selected?
- The terrorist threat level
- The capability to penetrate existing physical security systems
- The risk of terrorist attack to which personnel and assets are exposed
- The assets ability to execute its mission even if attacked
- The protected asset’s criticality to their mission
Who can set a FPCON level?
Commanders at any level
True or False
A subordinate commander can’t set a higher FPCON if the local situation warrants?
False
Describe FPCON NORMAL?
NORMAL applies when a general global threat of possible terrorist activity exists and warrants a routine security posture.
Describe FPCON ALPHA?
ALPHA applies when there is an increased general threat of possible terrorist activity against personnel or facilities, the nature and extent of which are unpredictable. ALPHA measures must be capable of being maintained indefinitely.
Describe FPCON BRAVO?
BRAVO applies when an increased or more predicable threat of terrorist activity exists. Sustaining BRAVO measures for a prolonged period may affect operational capability and relations with local authorities.
Describe FPCON CHARLIE?
CHARLIE applies when an incident occurs or intelligence is received indicating some form of terrorist action or targeting against personnel or facilities is likely. Prolonged implementation of CHARLIE measures may create hardship and affect the activities of the unit and its personnel.
Describe FPCON DELTA?
DELTA applies in the immediate area where a terrorist attack has occurred or when intelligence is received that terrorist action against a specific location or person is imminent. Normally, this FPCON is declared as a localized condition, also FPCON DELTA measures are not intended to be sustained for substantial periods.
Describe what DEFCON?
Defense readiness condition (DEFCON) used by the United States Armed Forces.
Who developed the DEFCON system?
Joint Chiefs of Staff, unified and specific combatant commands.
How many DEFCON levels are there?
The system prescribes five graduated levels of readiness (or states of alert) for the U.S. military and increase in severity from DEFCON 5 (least severe) to DEFCON 1 (most severe).
