Which FPCON level is described as applying when an incident occurs, or intelligence indicates terrorist action is likely?

Which FPCON level is described as applying when an incident occurs, or intelligence indicates terrorist action is likely?

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

Answer: (A)

FPCON levels rise with the credibility and immediacy of a threat. When an incident occurs or intelligence indicates terrorist action is highly likely, the security posture moves to the level where defenses are significantly intensified and responses are ready for rapid escalation. This is the level described here, signaling that a credible threat is imminent and security measures must be tightened accordingly. It sits above the normal and general-threat levels, and below the highest state brought on by an actual attack.

FPCON levels rise with the credibility and immediacy of a threat. When an incident occurs or intelligence indicates terrorist action is highly likely, the security posture moves to the level where defenses are significantly intensified and responses are ready for rapid escalation. This is the level described here, signaling that a credible threat is imminent and security measures must be tightened accordingly. It sits above the normal and general-threat levels, and below the highest state brought on by an actual attack.