Antiterrorism / Force Protection

Force Protection Conditions (FPCON) FPCON ALPHA – when there is a general threat of possible terroristactivity against personnel and facilities and the nature and extent ofwhich are unpredictable FPCON BRAVO – when an increased and more predictable threat ofterrorist activity exists. This measure must be capable of beingmaintained for weeks without causing undue hardship, affectingoperational capability, and aggravating relations with localauthorities FPCON CHARLIE – when an incident occurs or intelligence isreceived indicating some form of terrorist action against personneland facilities is imminent FPCON DELTA – applies in the immediate area where a terroristattack has occurred or when intelligence has been received thatterrorist action against a specific location or person is likely.