Which FPCON is applied when an incident occurs or intelligence indicates some form of terrorist action or targeting against personnel or facilities is likely?

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

Answer: (B)

FPCON levels rise with threat severity, guiding how strictly security is enforced and how access is controlled. The scenario describes an incident has occurred or intelligence indicates that some form of terrorist action or targeting against personnel or facilities is likely. That level of immediacy and targeting risk is what defines the most restrictive commitment among the levels. It means security measures must be intensified beyond normal operating procedures, with tighter access controls, increased patrols, and heightened readiness to respond.

This level is more severe than the others because it moves from general threat awareness to a condition where an attack is expected or ongoing, requiring substantial precautions to protect people and assets. Earlier levels cover broader or less specific threats, while this level specifically addresses credible, imminent risk to personnel or facilities.