Hosted on MSN

Force protection condition explained: How the US military protects its forces against threats

Force Protection Condition, or FPCON, is the silent shield that guards US military personnel, installations, and resources against terrorist threats worldwide. Unlike DEFCON (Defense Readiness ...
Stars and Stripes

Indo-Pacific Command raises threat level, ends Trusted Traveler base access

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has raised its force protection condition to Bravo and implemented additional Charlie-level security measures, citing potential real-world threats. In a message distributed ...
WTVD

US Military Bases Raise Security Status Due to ISIS Threat

WASHINGTON (WTVD) -- Military bases and installations in the United States have been ordered to raise their force protection condition status to Bravo (FPCON Bravo), due to general concerns about ISIS ...
Stars and Stripes

Indo-Pacific installations tighten security amid Middle East tensions

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — U.S. military bases across the Indo-Pacific have raised security levels as a precaution amid threats tied to the conflict in the Middle East, officials said. “All ...
usace.army.mil

USAG Bavaria ups force protection during two-day exercise

TOWER BARRACKS, Germany – U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria successfully conducted its annual force protection exercise Feb. 24 and 25 across its installations at Grafenwöhr, Vilseck, Hohenfels and ...
Los Angeles Times

Gauging Levels of Troop Risk

The Pentagon’s four levels of force protection conditions above Normal: Alpha: When there is a general threat of possible terrorist activity against personnel and facilities, the nature and extent of ...