Which FPCON level applies when an increased or more predictable threat exists?

Which FPCON level applies when an increased or more predictable threat exists?

• A. Alpha
• B. Delta
• C. Bravo
• D. Charlie

Answer: (C)

When threat levels rise, the security posture is adjusted to match the risk. If there’s an increased or more predictable threat, the appropriate level is Bravo. That level reflects credible, more specific threat information that requires heightened security measures—think more vigilant patrols, stricter access control, and intensified security routines, but not the immediate, imminent danger that would trigger the highest level. Alpha covers a general, routine rise in threat with standard precautions. Charlie is used when intelligence indicates a higher likelihood of an attack, and Delta is for an imminent or ongoing attack with maximum precautions and restrictions.

When threat levels rise, the security posture is adjusted to match the risk. If there’s an increased or more predictable threat, the appropriate level is Bravo. That level reflects credible, more specific threat information that requires heightened security measures—think more vigilant patrols, stricter access control, and intensified security routines, but not the immediate, imminent danger that would trigger the highest level.

Alpha covers a general, routine rise in threat with standard precautions. Charlie is used when intelligence indicates a higher likelihood of an attack, and Delta is for an imminent or ongoing attack with maximum precautions and restrictions.