WHAT IS FPCON?
Force Protection Condition levels, or FPCON levels, range from NORMAL (when a general global threat of possible terrorist threat exists) to DELTA (applies in an immediate area where a terrorist attack has occurred or is imminent). The five FPCON levels are:
FPCON NORMAL
Applies when a general global threat of possible terrorist activity exists and warrants a routine security posture. As a minimum, access control will be conducted at all DOD installations and facilities.
FPCON ALPHA
Applies when there is an increased general threat of possible terrorist activity against personnel or facilities, and the nature and extent of the threat are unpredictable.
FPCON BRAVO
Applies when an increased or more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists.
FPCON CHARLIE
Applies when an incident occurs or intelligence is received indicating some form of terrorist action or targeting against personnel or facilities is likely.
FPCON DELTA
Applies in the immediate area where a terrorist attack has occurred or when intelligence has been received that terrorist action against a specific location or person is imminent. This FPCON is usually declared as a localized condition.