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NORTHCOM just upped Force Protection Condition to Bravo
Northcom | 1May11 | jagusafr

Posted on 05/01/2011 8:30:54 AM PDT by jagusafr

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1 posted on 05/01/2011 8:31:00 AM PDT by jagusafr
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Ruh Roh

2 posted on 05/01/2011 8:33:17 AM PDT by corkoman (Steadfast and Loyal)
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To: jagusafr

Translation please?


3 posted on 05/01/2011 8:33:54 AM PDT by DManA
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This from “Military $ Families”:

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:

1. Increase the frequency of warnings as previously required under FPCON ALPHA, and inform personnel of additional threat information as appropriate;
2. Inform soldiers, civilian employees and family members of the general threat situation to stop rumors and prevent unnecessary alarm;
3. Move automobiles and objects such as trash containers and crates a safe distance from potential targets;
4. Verify the identity of all personnel entering the installation by inspecting ID cards or grant access based on visual recognition;
5. Increase the frequency of random identity checks (inspection of ID cards, security badges and vehicle registration documents).


4 posted on 05/01/2011 8:34:20 AM PDT by hoagy62 (Help stamp out crack-pull up your pants.)
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To: jagusafr

For us non-military folks...

What is NORTHCOM / what’s their area of influence?
What is the purpose of FPCON?

Thanks


5 posted on 05/01/2011 8:34:22 AM PDT by TheZMan (Just secede and get it over with. No love lost on either side. Cya.)
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To: jagusafr

Qaddafi response?


6 posted on 05/01/2011 8:35:32 AM PDT by Molon Labbie
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Does this mean we should be on high alert, ready to deploy our duct tape and tin foil?


7 posted on 05/01/2011 8:35:35 AM PDT by KoRn (Department of Homeland Security, Certified - "Right Wing Extremist")
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So, is San Antonio going to come under attack? Or what?


8 posted on 05/01/2011 8:35:48 AM PDT by La Lydia ("California: When the parasites outnumber the hosts, it's all over.")
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To: DManA

The threat level assessment for some form of terrorist attack internal to the United States just got raised for the first time in quite a while, for reasons unknown at present. Maintain your situational awareness (SA) so as to not become a victim.


9 posted on 05/01/2011 8:37:40 AM PDT by RegulatorCountry
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For us non-military folks...

For those familiar with Ron White it means "put on the damned helmet"......

10 posted on 05/01/2011 8:38:07 AM PDT by Thermalseeker (The theft being perpetrated by Congress and the Fed makes Bernie Maddoff look like a pickpocket.)
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I’d man my SA if my RXY wasn’t PEG23 on its RX596. Not that that’s an excuse.


11 posted on 05/01/2011 8:39:13 AM PDT by DManA
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Will this mean the US military wont take orders from the impostor in chief due to the fake BC?


12 posted on 05/01/2011 8:39:33 AM PDT by max americana (FUBO)
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To: Molon Labbie
Qaddafi response?

My thoughts too. May mean fewer golf games for the Won?

13 posted on 05/01/2011 8:40:10 AM PDT by Errant
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To: DManA

Sorry - there are two main assessments of threat level that military installations maintain: FPCON, or Force Protection Condition, meaning threats to people or infrastructure, and INFOCON, meaning threats to information systems (computer networks, etc.). Normally, the FPCON is at Alpha, the lowest level, meaning merely “no current identifiable threat, but be vigilant anyway”. The elevation to BRAVO means that Northern Command (NorthCom), which is responsible for security within the 48 states (CONUS), has reason to believe there is an elevated danger of attack within the CONUS.

So many military and former military here on FR, I assumed it would need less explanation - again, sorry.

Colonel, USAFR


14 posted on 05/01/2011 8:40:18 AM PDT by jagusafr ("We hold these truths to be self-evident...")
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Hahaha


15 posted on 05/01/2011 8:40:42 AM PDT by TheZMan (Just secede and get it over with. No love lost on either side. Cya.)
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Your’s too??


16 posted on 05/01/2011 8:41:08 AM PDT by Gadsden1st
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To: La Lydia

Sorry again, LL - SA in this case is Situational Awareness. I’m actually not in SA at the moment!

jagusafr


17 posted on 05/01/2011 8:41:31 AM PDT by jagusafr ("We hold these truths to be self-evident...")
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Thanks for letting us know. Would this be similar to the old “Orange” theat level from the recently discontinued color code?


18 posted on 05/01/2011 8:42:38 AM PDT by creeping death
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To: La Lydia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Northern_Command


19 posted on 05/01/2011 8:42:38 AM PDT by American Constitutionalist (The fool has said in his heart, " there is no GOD " ..)
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Thanks


20 posted on 05/01/2011 8:42:42 AM PDT by TheZMan (Just secede and get it over with. No love lost on either side. Cya.)
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