Security Flashcards
Defintion of Deadly Force
A force which a person knows or should know that if used would create a substantial risk of causing death or serious bodily harm and should only be used as a last resort
FPCON Normal
A general global threat of possible terrorist activity
FPCON Alpha
An increased general threat of possible terrorist activity
FPCON Bravo
An increased or more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists
FPCON Charlie
Incident occurs or intelligence is received indicating some form of terrorist action is likely
FPCON Delta
Applies in the immediate area where a terrorist attack has occurred
What is RAM
Random Antiterrorism Measures
Purpose of RAM
To deter, detect and disrupt terrorist attacks (ID checks, dogs at the ecp, vehicle inspections)
What are the 4 characteristics of Terrorist Operations
- Urban Based
- Highly Mobile
- Well Trained
- Covert
What are the 4 categories of Terrorist Organizations
- Planning and Preparation
- Admin and Logistics
- Intel and Surveillance
- Operations Combat
What are the Terrorist Threat Phases
- Target Options- Choosing a target
- Selection Surveillance- Data gathered from watching potential targets
- Target Selection- Selecting the target
- Detailed Surveillance- Conduct detailed surveillance
- Training and Preparation-
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What is Terrorism
Unlawaful violence or threat of unlawful violence to create fear
What is Counterterrorism
Offensive measures taken to prevent, deter, and respond to terrorism
What are the 3 Vessel Protective Zones
- Assessment zone- Security forces detect and idenity contacts within 500 yards
- Warning zone- Security forces intially interact wwith contacts to determine hostile intent and to provide a physical presence within 300 yards
- Threat zone- All personnel, vehicles and vessels must be classified as either a threat or non-threat before entering this zone within 100 yards
Naval Vessel Protective Zone (NVPZ)
Used to protect USN Vessels at the following.
500 yards- All vessels operate at minimum speed for safe course near USN Vessel
100 yards- Permission is required to pass within 100 yards by contacting official patrol using VHF channel 16 and follow their directions
Violations- Considered a felony and punishable by up to 6 years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines
What are the 4 Terrorism Motivational Categories
- Separatist- Separate from existing entities through independence, political values, religious freedom, domination
- Ethnocentric- Promite the attitude that a particular group is superior
- Nationalistic- Aim to create a new nation or to split a away part of an existing state
- Revolutionary- Overthrow an established government
What is NSF
Navy Security Force; Inport and afloat personnel
What is ISF
Inport Security Force; Inport personnel
What are the causes of Security Alerts
Swimmer attack, Bomb threat, IED, Hostage onboard, Shooter onboard, Unauthorized personnel, Suspicious package
Duties of the Primary Response Force
Setting primary and secondary boundaries when there is an emergency onboard or security alert
Duties of the Secondary Response Force
Responsible for the tactical entering of a space on the ship when there is a security alert
Purpose of the In-port Security Plan
Helps establish FPCON
Purpose of Rules of Engagement
Determines when, where, and how force shall be used
Purpose of Standard Rules of Engagement
Policies and procedures of all military operations outside of the U.S. Territory and U.S.Territorial Seas
