Block IX Flashcards

1
Q

Determines the condition for the defense of the U.S. homeland and assets abroad

A

THREATCON

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2
Q

Determines posture of the military to prepare for the likelihood of war

A

DEFCON

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3
Q

FPCON based on what factors

A
  • Terrorist threat level
  • Capability to penetrate existing security systems
  • Risk of terrorist attack
  • Assets ability to execute mission even if attacked
  • Protected assets criticality to their missions
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4
Q

when a general global threat of possible terrorist activity exists

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FPCON NORMAL

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5
Q

when increased general threat of possible terrorist activity

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FPCON ALPHA

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6
Q

When an increased or more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists

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FPCON BRAVO

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7
Q

When an incident occurs or intelligence is received indicating some form of terrorist action is likely

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FPCON CHARLIE

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8
Q

Applies in immediate area where a terrorist attack has occurred or when intelligence is received that terrorist action is imminent

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FPCON DELTA

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9
Q

Normal peacetime readiness

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DEFCON 5

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10
Q

Normal, increased intelligence and strengthened security measures

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DEFCON 4

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11
Q

Increase in force readiness above normal readiness

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DEFCON 3

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12
Q

Further increase in force readiness but less than maximum

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DEFCON 2

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13
Q

Maximum force readiness

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DEFCON 1

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