Force Protection Delta

Reduces the vulnerability of individuals and property to terrorist attacks Includes limited response and containment

Protection of service members, civilian employees, family members, facilities, information, and equipment

The DOD's standardized system of identification, recommended preventative actions, and response to terrorist threats Commanders can make more stringent, not less

General global threat of possible terrorist activity Routine security posture NORMAL 1: Secure and randomly inspect buildings, rooms and storage areas in regular use NORMAL 2: Random spot checks of vehicles and persons NORMAL 3: Limit access points with reasonable traffic flow NORMAL 4: ID defense critical assets and high-occupancy buildings

Increased general threat of possible terrorist activity Must be capable of being maintained indefinitely ALPHA 1: Continue all measures of previous FPCON ALPHA 2: Inform personnel and family members of general threat. Remind them to be alert and report suspicious behavior. ALPHA 3: Duty officer has access to building plans and evac plans. Such personnel should be available at all times. ALPHA 4: Increase security spot checks ALPHA 5: Food and water ORM ALPHA 6: Test mass notification system ALPHA 7: Review plans, ID resources and BPT implement higher FPCONs ALPHA 8: Review and BPT implement security for high-risk personnel ALPHA 9: Consult local authorities ALPHA 10: Review intelligence ALPHA 11: Review barrier plan ALPHA: 12: Review all higher FPCONs

Increased and more predictable threat Sustained BRAVO measures may affect operational capabilities and relationships with local authorities BRAVO 1: Continue all measures in previous FPCON BRAVO 2: Enforce control of entry. Random/targeted vehicle searches BRAVO 3: Keep vehicles and objects away from critical assets BRAVO 4: Secure and inspect all buildings not in regular use BRAVO 5: Inspect for suspicious packages BRAVO 6: Mail-screening procedures BRAVO 7: Random inspection of commercial deliveries BRAVO 8: Random food and water inspections BRAVO 9: Increased security for base-housing, schools, messes, on-base clubs BRAVO 10: Enhance off-installation security of DoD facilities

BRAVO 11: Inform local security committees of actions BRAVO 12: Verify ID of visitors and randomly inspect them BRAVO 13: Random patrols BRAVO 14: Implement additional security for high-risk personnel BRAVO 15: AT personnel on-call BRAVO 16: ID and brief personnel who may augment guard forces BRAVO 17: As appropriate, ID personnel entering buildings BRAVO 18: Review and adjust OPSEC, COMSEC and INFOSEC procedures BRAVO 19: Erect barriers and man checkpoints to airfields. Restrict flightline access. BRAVO 20: Safeguard aircraft departure and approach. BRAVO 21: Review all higher FPCONs

Applies when an incident occurs or intel indicates that some form of terrorist action is likely. Can create hardship and affect activities of units CHARLIE 1: Continue all previous measures CHARLIE 2: Recall additional personnel. Review ROEs. CHARLIE 3: BPT react to requests for assistance. CHARLIE 4: Strict entry enforcement. Random vehicle searches. CHARLIE 5: ID all personnel entering food and water facilities CHARLIE 6: Contingency monitoring for biological and chemical agents as required CHARLIE 7: Increase standoff from sensitive structures. CHARLIE 8: Increase patrols to include waterside perimeters and airfields. CHARLIE 9: Protect all designated infrastructure critical to mission accomplishment. CHARLIE 10: Consult local authorities about closing public roads and facilities

CHARLIE 11: Suitcase, briefcase, package searches CHARLIE 12: Review coarse of action for family members CHARLIE 13: Review access procedures for all non-US personnel CHARLIE 14: Consider escorting children to and from DoD schools CHARLIE 15: Essential operational flights only for airfields. CHARLIE 16: Review all FPCON Delta measures

Imminent terrorist attack Not intended to be sustained for extended periods DELTA 1: Continue all previous FPCON measures DELTA 2: Augment guards as necessary DELTA 3: ID all vehicles within operational or mission support DELTA 4: Search all vehicles before entering installation DELTA 5: Control facility access. Positive ID of all personnel DELTA 6: Search all suitcases, briefcases, packages DELTA 7: Close DoD schools or escort all children DELTA 8: Frequent checks of exteriors of buildings DELTA 9: Restrict all non-essential movement DELTA 10: Only operational sorties at airfields. BPT deploy aircraft for surveillance or the movement of security forces DELTA 11: BPT accept aircraft from other stations DELTA 12: If permitted, close public and military roads and facilities DELTA 13: Continuous CBR monitoring

Efforts of an individual used against another to cause death, substantial risk of death or serious bodily harm

Self defense Defense of property involving national security Defense of property not involving national security but inherently dangerous to others Prevent crimes against people Apprehend or arrest Establish or maintain lawful order

Use of the lowest force needed to control a situation or make an apprehension. Handcuffs, batons, military working dogs.

Shout Show Shove Shoot

Commanders are inherently responsible for the rear area security -Prevent disruption of support operations -Protect personnel, supplies, equipment and facilities -Protect Lines of Communication (LOCs) -Prevent or minimize C2 disruption -Defeat, contain or neutralize any threat in the rear area