452AMWVA10-202 — Force Protection Condition Alpha

452AMWVA10-202 governs immediate antiterrorism and force protection actions during FPCON ALPHA.

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  • Publication number: 452AMWVA10-202
  • Title: FORCE PROTECTION CONDITION ALPHA
  • Date: 2020-05-15

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It covers threat briefings, suspicious activity reporting, access control, building security, and protection of hazardous and flammable material storage areas. It requires personnel and key facilities to remain prepared for FPCON ALPHA measures, including securing access points and reviewing higher FPCON measures.

Topics covered

  • FPCON ALPHA
  • Threat briefings
  • Suspicious activity reporting
  • Building security
  • HVAC mechanical room access
  • Hazardous material storage security

Questions and answers

What conditions trigger FPCON ALPHA?

FPCON ALPHA: THIS CONDITION APPLIES WHEN THERE IS AN INCREASED GENERAL THREAT OF POSSIBLE TERRORIST ACTIVITY AGAINST PERSONNEL OR FACILITIES, THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF WHICH ARE UNPREDICTABLE, AND CIRCUMSTANCES DO NOT JUSTIFY FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF FPCON BRAVO MEASURES.

How often should personnel be briefed during FPCON ALPHA?

At regular intervals, brief personnel on the updated threat and inform/remind personnel of the effect of FPCON "ALPHA" and the measures to be taken. (paragraph 2)

What window and access-point restrictions apply during FPCON ALPHA?

Are all windows locked and only opened if existing emergency or condition dictates (i.e., air condition failure) and are access points limited to the reasonable flow of traffic? (paragraph 6)

How must HVAC mechanical room access be secured?

Lock and control the access to all interior and exterior doors that contain HVAC equipment? (paragraph 7)

What storage areas require special security?

Did you secure all access to hazardous and flammable material storage areas, especially storage areas where bulk quantities of hazardous or flammable materials are stored? (paragraph 8)

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