Which FPCON level applies when an incident occurs, or intelligence indicates terrorist action is likely?

• A. Alpha
• B. Charlie
• C. Delta
• D. Bravo

Answer: (A)

The level that applies when an incident has occurred or intelligence indicates terrorist action is likely is the poster that triggers an urgent tightening of security because the threat is immediate or imminent. In this posture, security measures are heightened right away: access points are more rigorously controlled, patrols are increased, and coordination with local authorities is intensified to reduce vulnerabilities and respond quickly to any developing threat.

Compare this to the other postures: Alpha addresses an elevated general threat but not an imminent incident; Bravo handles a more credible, but still not immediate, threat; Delta is the highest level, used when an attack is imminent or has occurred and maximum security and restrictions are in place.