Block IX Flashcards
Determines the condition for the defense of the U.S. homeland and assets abroad
THREATCON
Determines posture of the military to prepare for the likelihood of war
DEFCON
FPCON based on what factors
- 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
when a general global threat of possible terrorist activity exists
FPCON NORMAL
when increased general threat of possible terrorist activity
FPCON ALPHA
When an increased or more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists
FPCON BRAVO
When an incident occurs or intelligence is received indicating some form of terrorist action is likely
FPCON CHARLIE
Applies in immediate area where a terrorist attack has occurred or when intelligence is received that terrorist action is imminent
FPCON DELTA
Normal peacetime readiness
DEFCON 5
Normal, increased intelligence and strengthened security measures
DEFCON 4
Increase in force readiness above normal readiness
DEFCON 3
Further increase in force readiness but less than maximum
DEFCON 2
Maximum force readiness
DEFCON 1