TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
INFORMATION SHEET 1-05-1 (continued)
(c) Small boats are a special concern for the ship because
they can be a platform for terrorist; e.g., USS Cole.
(3) FPCON BRAVO--Declared when a more predictable threat of
terrorist activity exists.
(a) Security measures must be capable of being maintained
for weeks without affecting operational capability.
(b) Maintain appropriate FPCON ALPHA measures.
(c) Be suspicious of strangers, unattended vehicles,
abandoned packages, and unusual activity. Notify the
duty officer of any suspicions.
(d) Prepare a warning tape in both English and the local
language to warn small craft to remain clear of the
ship.
(e) Arm additional watchstanders and security personnel.
(f) If the situation warrants, place an armed sentry
inside the ship’s superstructure at a site from which
the quarterdeck can be covered.
(g) Prepare small boats and place armed crews on alert.
(h) Maintain one brow for limited access to ship.
(4) FPCON CHARLIE--Declared when an incident occurs or
intelligence is received indicating that some form of
terrorist action against installations and personnel is
imminent.
(a) Implementation of this threat condition for more than
a short period will probably create hardship for the
ship and personnel.
(b) Maintain appropriate ALPHA and BRAVO conditions.
(c) Cancel liberty and execute emergency recall.
(d) Be prepared to get underway in one-hour’s notice.
(e) Establish .50 or .30-caliber machine gun positions.
(f) Deploy:
1 Stinger surface-to-air missiles.
2 Small boats.
3 A helicopter to serve as an observation/gun
platform.
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