Which description correctly defines FPCON Charlie?

Which description correctly defines FPCON Charlie?

• A. General threat, unpredictable; measures sustainable indefinitely.
• B. General global threat exists; routine security; access control at all installations.
• C. Incident or intel indicates terrorist action likely; creates hardship if sustained.
• D. Immediate area where attack occurred or intel shows imminent attack; localized; not sustained.

Answer: (C)

FPCON Charlie is used when there is credible information or an incident suggesting that terrorist action is likely. The security posture at Charlie tightens to deter and reduce vulnerability, which often means stricter access controls, increased patrols, more frequent inspections, and other measures that can create hardship if maintained for an extended period. This reflects a balance between heightened readiness and the practical reality of sustaining operations under tighter security without moving to the most extreme level. The other descriptions correspond to different levels: a general global threat with routine security is less specific and not as restrictive, and an immediate/imminent attack in the local area describes the most severe, not sustained, level.

FPCON Charlie is used when there is credible information or an incident suggesting that terrorist action is likely. The security posture at Charlie tightens to deter and reduce vulnerability, which often means stricter access controls, increased patrols, more frequent inspections, and other measures that can create hardship if maintained for an extended period. This reflects a balance between heightened readiness and the practical reality of sustaining operations under tighter security without moving to the most extreme level. The other descriptions correspond to different levels: a general global threat with routine security is less specific and not as restrictive, and an immediate/imminent attack in the local area describes the most severe, not sustained, level.