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Purpose of antiterrorism and force protection
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AT is defensive measures used to reduce vulnerability of individuals and property to terrorist acts, and to prepare to respond to such attacks if they should occur
FP is security programs designed to protect Service Members, civilian employees, family members, information, equipment through planning/integration of combating terrorism, physical and operations security, and personal protection; supported by intelligence, counterintel, and security programs
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What is FPCON
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DOD-approved system standardizing Department’s identification, recommended preventative actions, and responses to terrorist threats again US personnel and facilities
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What are the 5 FPCONs and 1 word to describe threat level
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Normal - routineAlpha - possibleBravo - predictedCharlie - likelyDelta - imminent
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FPCON Normal
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Routine. General global threat exists and warrants routine security posture
E.g. random inspection of non-routinely used areas, random security spot checks of people/vehicles entering, limited access points
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FPCON Alpha
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Possible. Increased general threat of possible terrorist activity, of unpredictable nature and extent.
E.g. Ensure briefing of personnel and remind to be alert of suspicious activities, increased security spot checks, test mass notification system
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FPCON Bravo
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Predicted. Increased or more predictable threat of terrorist activity. Sustaining Bravo may affect operational capabilities/relations with local authorities.
E.g. enforced control of entry to mission critical infrastructure/lucrative targets/high profile locations with increased security checks of vehicles capable of concealing catastrophic weapons, implement mail-screening procedures, random inspection of food/water, increased security at limited airfield entrances
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FPCON Charlie
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Likely. An incident occurs or intelligence is received indicating action or targeting against personnel or facilities is likely. Prolonged implementation may create hardship.
E.g. Recall all required personnel and review/augment security ROE and SOFAs and weapons in use, limit access point and strictly control entry with random inspections, ensure identities and log entry/exit for all food/water storage areas, close roads to military facilities, review FPCON Delta measures
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FPCON Delta
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Imminent. Applies locally in the immediate area where a terrorist attack has occurred or intelligence is received that one is imminent against specific location or person.
E.g. Search all vehicles prior to allowing entrance to facilities, close all DoD schools and/or escort children to/from as required, restrict all non-essential movement, begin continuous monitoring for CBRN contamination
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Deadly force
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The efforts of an individual used against another to cause death, substantial risk of death, or serious bodily injury
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Circ*mstances for using deadly force (7)
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- In self-defense and defense of others
- In defense of property involving national security
- In defense of property not involving national security but inherently dangerous to others (weapons, ammunition)
- To prevent or interrupt serious offenses against persons (murder, arson, armed robbery, aggravated assault, rape)
- Apprehension or arrest (if necessary to apprehend or prevent escape)
- Escapes (to prevent escape of a prisoner and believe escapee poses threat to security/law enforcement personnel or others)
- Lawful order - when directed by competent authority and meets criteria of one of the circ*mstances above
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Less than lethal force and examples
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Alternatives to firearms, increased use of minimum force, but may still cause death or serious bodily injury
- Handcuffs
- Batons/nightsticks
- Military working dogs (MWDs) (considered a weapon, handler must be sure MWD will stop on command, knows its target, call it off once suspect stops/surrenders, warn bystanders to freeze)
- Show of force
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Show of force (4)
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Shout - verbal warning
Show - show weapon and demonstrate intent
Shove - or other non-deadly means to command compliance
Shoot - to eliminate threat
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Rear area security as related to FPCON and ROE
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Component commander and MAGTF commander responsible for security of their assigned rear areas
E.g.
- Prevent disruption of support operations
- Protect personnel, supplies, equipment, facilities
- Protect lines of communication
- Prevent/minimize disruption of command and control
- Active and passive security measures (to defeat, maintain, and neutralize threat)
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Examples of active security measures (name 3)
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Organizing for defensive operationsCoordination reconnaissance and surveillanceProviding convoy securityPositioning area air defense unitsEstablishing liaison with fire support organizationsEmploying close air supportEstablishing reaction forcesDeveloping defensive plansPositioning supporting assetsPatrollingTraining in defensive skills
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Examples of passive security measures (name 3)
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Camouflage
Concealment
Dispersion
Cover
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Camouflage
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Deceiving appearance
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Concealment
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Hiding
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Cover
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Protection from injury (e.g. bullets)
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Types of security operations (name 3)
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Populace and resource control operationsEnemy POW operationsNoncombatant evacuation operationsCivilian control operationsArea damage control operationsCombat operations
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Examples of rear area operations that support security operations (name 3)
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Deception operations
Civil affairs operations
CBRN operations
Psychological operations
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Examples of unit’s SOP anti-terrorism measures
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Access control to base with ID verification
Physical base control with fencing
Duty Marine on weapons watch
Rovers and OOD
