452AMWVA10-203 — Force Protection Condition Aplha Exercise

452AMWVA10-203 governs immediate actions and force protection measures for FPCON ALPHA during an increased general terrorist threat.

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  • Publication number: 452AMWVA10-203
  • Title: FORCE PROTECTION CONDITION APLHA EXERCISE
  • Date: 2021-11-22

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It covers posting FPCON ALPHA signs, threat briefings, reporting suspicious activities, securing facilities, and controlling access. It requires personnel and key resources to remain available, windows and access points to be controlled, and higher FPCON measures to be reviewed.

Topics covered

  • FPCON ALPHA
  • Threat briefings
  • Suspicious activity reporting
  • Facility security
  • HVAC mechanical room access
  • Hazardous material storage security
  • Emergency response measures

Questions and answers

When does FPCON ALPHA apply?

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.

What threat briefings are required 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 facilities must be secured when they are not in use?

Were all buildings, rooms, storage areas, and offices secured when not in use? (paragraph 5)

What are the window and access-point requirements 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 rooms be secured?

Did you secure all access to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) Mechanical Rooms? Lock and control the access to all interior and exterior doors that contain HVAC equipment? (paragraph 7)

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