Which description correctly defines FPCON Bravo?

Which description correctly defines FPCON Bravo?

• A. General threat, unpredictable; measures sustainable indefinitely.
• B. Increased and more predictable threat; sustainable for weeks without undue hardship.
• C. General global threat exists; routine security; access control at all installations.
• D. Incident or intel indicates terrorist action likely; creates hardship if sustained.

Answer: (B)

FPCON Bravo describes a situation with an increased and more credible threat of terrorism, where security measures are stepped up but still practical to maintain for weeks without causing undue hardship. This makes it the best match because it balances a higher threat level with a sustainable, time-limited security footprint. The other descriptions misstate one or more aspects: Bravo is not an indefinite or unpredictable burden, not routine security for all installations, and not the imminent, high-hardship scenario that characterizes the next level.

FPCON Bravo describes a situation with an increased and more credible threat of terrorism, where security measures are stepped up but still practical to maintain for weeks without causing undue hardship. This makes it the best match because it balances a higher threat level with a sustainable, time-limited security footprint. The other descriptions misstate one or more aspects: Bravo is not an indefinite or unpredictable burden, not routine security for all installations, and not the imminent, high-hardship scenario that characterizes the next level.