FORCE PROTECTION
Operations
SGT Artemis O’Conan
Operations Center
INDIVIDUAL
PROTECTIVE
MEASURES
 OVERCOME ROUTINES
 MAINTAIN A LOW PROFILE
 BE SENSITIVE TO, AND CHANGES
IN, THE SECURITY ATMOSPHERE
 BE PREPARED FOR UNEXPECTED
EVENTS
OVERCOME ROUTINES
 Vary your route to and from work,
 Vary your time you arrive and depart
 Exercise on a varying schedule
 (It is best not to exercise alone)
OVERCOME ROUTINES
 Avoid routines (time & location) for
shopping, lunch, etc.
 Do not divulge team or personal
information to strangers
 Enter and exit building through different
doors, if possible
MAINTAIN A LOW
PROFILE
Dress and behave in public in a
non military manner.
BE SENSITIVE To the
CHANGES IN THE
SECURITY
ATMOSPHERE
  Be alert for surveillance attempts, or
suspicious persons/activities
 Use the "buddy system"; travel in
groups
BE SENSITIVE To the
CHANGES IN THE
SECURITY
ATMOSPHERE
 Watch for unexplained absences of local
citizens as an early warning of possible attack
 Avoid public disputes or confrontations
 Do not unnecessarily divulge your home
address, phone number, or other information
BE PREPARED FOR
UNEXPECTED EVENTS
  Have a plan, "If this then…"
 If something happens MOVE, get out of
the affected area
 Get into the habit of "checking in" to let
the team know where you are or when
to expect you
BE PREPARED FOR
UNEXPECTED EVENTS
 Set up simple signal systems that can
alert team members or associates that
there is a danger
 Carry identification showing your blood
type and any special medical
conditions.
BE PREPARED FOR
UNEXPECTED EVENTS
 Keep your personal affairs in good
order.
 Do not carry sensitive or potentially
embarrassing items
TRAVEL SECURITY TIPS
 Statistics indicate that acts of
violence are most often perpetrated
against victims during periods of
movement.
 The following tips are provide to
decrease your vulnerability during
travel.
TRAVEL SECURITY TIPS
 The use of these security measures
should be tempered by the nature or
purpose of travel,
 the time and fiscal resources
available, as well as the means and
circumstances under which travel is
made.
TRAVEL SECURITY TIPS
 Do not assume that acts of violence
"can't happen to me.“
 Control distribution of itinerary and
restrict detailed itinerary information
 Remove all decals and insignia
from your luggage, jackets,
vehicles, etc.
TRAVEL SECURITY TIPS
 Make copies of key documents and
carry them separately
 passport identification page, drivers
license, credit cards, etc.)
 Travel in groups when possible
where appropriate
TRAVEL SECURITY TIPS
 Identify any "hot spots" on itinerary
 Avoid wearing military clothing
 Do not use rank/position to make
reservations
TRAVEL SECURITY TIPS
 Carry extra medication,
eyeglasses, and other medical
necessities
 Obtain/update will and power of
attorney
TRAVEL SECURITY TIPS
 Avoid routine schedules
 Carry identification
Explanation of the Force
Protection Conditions
(FPCON)
 FPCON system is mandated by DOD
directive. It describes progressive levels
of security measures in response to
Force Protections to Army personnel
and facilities.
5 Force Protection Conditions

FPCON NORMAL

FPCON ALPHA

FPCON BRAVO

FPCON CHARLIE

FPCON DELTA
FPCON NORMAL
Local security measures designed for
implementation when there is no credible
threat of terrorist activity. Under these
conditions, only a routine security posture
designed to defeat the routine criminal
threat is warranted.
FPCON ALPHA
This applies when there is a general threat
activity against personnel and/or
installations, the nature and extent of
which is unpredictable, and
circumstances do not justify full
implementation of FPCON BRAVO.
What to do at ALPHA

At regular intervals, personnel will be advised to report the
following to appropriate law enforcement or security agencies:

Suspicious personnel, particularly those carrying suitcases or
other containers, or those observing, photographing or asking
questions about operations or security measures, suspicious
personnel and/or activities should be reported to the police.

Unidentified vehicles parked or operated in a suspicious manner
or in the vicinity of Operation .

Abandoned parcels or suitcases;

Any other activity considered suspicious.
FPCON BRAVO
This applies when an increased or more
predictable threat exists. In addition to
the measures required by FPCON
ALPHA, the following measures will be
implemented:
What to do at BRAVO

Increase the frequency of warnings as previously required
under FPCON ALPHA, and inform personnel of additional threat
information as appropriate

Inform soldiers, civilian employees and family members of the
general threat situation to stop rumors and prevent unnecessary
alarm

Move automobiles and objects such as trash containers and
crates a safe distance from potential targets

Verify the identity of all personnel entering the installation by
inspecting ID cards or grant access based on visual recognition

Increase the frequency of random identity checks (inspection of
ID cards, security badges and vehicle registration documents).
FPCON CHARLIE
Applies when an incident occurs or
intelligence indicates some form of
threat against personnel and/or facilities
is imminent. Implementation of FPCON
CHARLIE measures, for more than a
short period, will probably create
hardships for personnel and affect the
peacetime activities of units and
personnel.
What to do at CHARLIE

Continue all FPCON ALPHA and BRAVO measures

Verify the identity of all personnel entering the Operations
Center.

Visually inspect the interior of all vehicles and exterior of all
suitcases, briefcases and other containers.

Reduce Operations Center access points to the absolute
minimum necessary for continued operation;

Erect barriers required to control the direction of traffic flow.
FPCON DELTA
Implementation applies in immediate area
where a threat attack has occurred or
when intelligence indicates terrorist
action in a specific location is likely.
Implementation of FPCON DELTA
normally occurs for only limited periods
of time over specified, localized areas.
What to do at DELTA

Continue all FPCON ALPHA, BRAVO and CHARLIE

Inspect all vehicles

Limit access to those personnel with a legitimate and
verifiable need to enter

Inspect all baggage (suitcases, packages, and
briefcases) brought on the Operations Center for
presence of explosives or incendiary devices, or
other dangerous items

Cancel or delay all administrative movement that is
not mission essential.
FORCE PROTECTION IS
EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS:
 Report to and discuss with your
supervisor any activity that appears out
of the ordinary and/or subversive.
 Know the security reporting and alerting
system and how to utilize it.
 Remembering that security is
EVERYONE'S JOB!
The decision to
implement a particular
FPCON is a command
decision.
What is the FPCON Condition?
 FPCON BRAVO PLUS MEASURES OF
CHARLIE
 FPCON ALPHA AND MEASURES OF
BRAVO
 FPCON ALPHA
As of date
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