Block IX

Question 1

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

Answer 1

THREATCON

Question 2

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

Answer 2

DEFCON

Question 3

FPCON based on what factors

Answer 3

• 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

Question 4

when a general global threat of possible terrorist activity exists

Answer 4

FPCON NORMAL

Question 5

when increased general threat of possible terrorist activity

Answer 5

FPCON ALPHA

Question 6

When an increased or more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists

Answer 6

FPCON BRAVO

Question 7

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

Answer 7

FPCON CHARLIE

Question 8

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

Answer 8

FPCON DELTA

Question 9

Normal peacetime readiness

Answer 9

DEFCON 5

Question 10

Normal, increased intelligence and strengthened security measures

Answer 10

DEFCON 4

Question 11

Increase in force readiness above normal readiness

Answer 11

DEFCON 3

Question 12

Further increase in force readiness but less than maximum

Answer 12

DEFCON 2

Question 13

Maximum force readiness

Answer 13

DEFCON 1