Which FPCON can be sustained for prolonged periods?

• A. FPCON Bravo
• B. FPCON Normal
• C. FPCON Alpha
• D. FPCON Charlie

Answer: (A)

This item hinges on recognizing which level of force protection is designed to be in effect for an extended period. FPCON Bravo is the level intended for sustained conditions when the threat is elevated but not imminent. It means security measures are heightened—more patrols, restricted access, and additional screening—yet normal operations can continue over weeks or months. The other levels are more temporary: Normal is baseline with no extra measures, Alpha is a general threat that isn’t imminent and can be eased, Charlie signals a more specific or imminent threat and often requires tighter measures for a shorter time, and Delta is used during or immediately after an actual attack and isn’t meant to be maintained long. So Bravo best fits the idea of a prolonged sustainment.