Force Protection Answers & Pretest Study

DoDI 2000.16, DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Standards.

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False. You should remain calm, comply with instructions, and avoid drawing attention to yourself unless conditions clearly favor action.

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False. Rooms directly next to emergency exits or stairwells can be vulnerable. Choose rooms between the 2nd and 7th floors, away from the ground level and above fire ladder reach.

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The highest FPCON level, indicating a terrorist attack has occurred or that intelligence indicates imminent terrorist action against a specific location. Maximum security measures are implemented.

FPCON NORMAL (no known threat), FPCON ALPHA (general threat of possible terrorist activity), FPCON BRAVO (increased and more predictable threat), FPCON CHARLIE (incident has occurred or intelligence indicates imminent action), and FPCON DELTA (attack imminent or has occurred against a specific location).

Random Antiterrorism Measures — unpredictable security measures that change frequently to prevent terrorists from identifying patterns and planning attacks.

To create uncertainty in the minds of potential terrorists by varying security procedures and activities, making it difficult for them to predict security patterns and plan attacks.

Misspellings of common words, excessive postage, no return address, oily stains, protruding wires, rigid or lopsided envelope, restrictive markings like 'personal' or 'confidential,' and unusual odor.

Do NOT touch, move, or open it. Clear the area immediately. Call security/law enforcement. Do not use cell phones or radios near the package (could trigger an electronic detonator). Note and report the exact location.

Request rooms between the 2nd and 7th floors (above ground-level access, within fire department ladder reach). Avoid ground-floor rooms. Check for fire exits. Know multiple escape routes. Avoid rooms at the end of hallways.

Are terrorist groups in the area? Are they active? Are they violent? How sophisticated are they? What tactics and weapons do they use? Do they attack Americans? Are they predictable? Will local citizens warn Americans about threats?

The calculated use of unlawful violence or threat of unlawful violence to instill fear, intended to coerce or intimidate governments or societies in pursuit of goals that are generally political, religious, or ideological.

Target selection, planning and surveillance, deployment, attack, and escape/exploitation. The surveillance and planning phase is where the attacker is most vulnerable to detection.

The surveillance/planning phase — terrorists must observe their target to plan the attack, and this is when they are most likely to be noticed exhibiting suspicious behavior.

An Improvised Explosive Device — a bomb fabricated from available materials, often using commercial or military explosives. IEDs can be detonated by timers, command wire, remote control, or victim-activated triggers.

Take cover under sturdy furniture or against an interior wall. Stay away from windows, mirrors, and falling debris. Do not use elevators. Once safe, assist others if possible and evacuate using designated routes.

Keep the caller on the line as long as possible. Note the exact time and wording. Ask where the bomb is located and when it will detonate. Listen for background noises and voice characteristics. Immediately notify security/law enforcement after the call.

'Provide instructions to arriving emergency response personnel' is NOT recommended for bystanders. The correct response priorities are: Run (evacuate if possible), Hide (if you cannot evacuate), Fight (as a last resort).

Run (evacuate if safe to do so), Hide (find a secure location, lock/barricade doors), Fight (as an absolute last resort, act aggressively to incapacitate the shooter).

Vary your routes and schedule, be aware of your surroundings, avoid advertising your military/government affiliation, keep a low profile, know the location of the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate, register with the State Department's STEP program, and carry emergency contact information.

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program — a free service that allows U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for safety updates and assistance in emergencies.

Remain calm and cooperative. Do not make sudden movements. Follow instructions. Do not try to negotiate or be a hero. Observe and remember details about your captors. Be patient — rescue may take time. During a rescue attempt, drop to the floor and keep hands visible.

Vehicles parked in unusual or unauthorized areas, vehicles sitting low on springs (heavy load), vehicles with modified compartments, abandoned vehicles near high-value targets, vehicles with unusual antennas or wires, and recently purchased or stolen vehicles.

The distance maintained between a potential VBIED and a protected building or asset. Greater standoff distance significantly reduces blast effects. Barriers such as bollards, jersey barriers, and planters are used to enforce standoff distances.

Primary and alternate evacuation routes, rally/assembly points, accountability procedures, communication plan, procedures for persons with disabilities, location of emergency supplies, and designated personnel responsibilities.

Confidential (damage to national security), Secret (serious damage to national security), and Top Secret (exceptionally grave damage to national security).

Check under the vehicle, in the trunk, under the hood, inside the cab/passenger area, and in any cargo areas. Use mirrors for undercarriage inspection. Verify identification of all occupants.

Visitor's name, organization, date, escort required (if applicable), areas authorized, badge number, and expiration time.

Physical security focuses on protecting facilities, personnel, and resources from unauthorized access, espionage, sabotage, and theft. Force protection is broader and encompasses all measures taken to prevent or mitigate hostile actions against DoD personnel, resources, facilities, and critical information.

Defensive measures used to reduce the vulnerability of individuals and property to terrorist acts, to include rapid containment by local military and civilian forces.

Antiterrorism (AT) consists of defensive measures to reduce vulnerability to terrorist attacks. Counterterrorism (CT) consists of offensive measures taken to prevent, deter, preempt, and respond to terrorism.

A trained individual designated by the installation commander to develop, coordinate, and manage the installation's antiterrorism program, including threat assessments, vulnerability assessments, and training.

Note the details (description of person/vehicle, license plate, time, location, activities observed), do not confront the individual, and report immediately to security/law enforcement and your chain of command.

Individuals photographing or recording security features, someone asking specific questions about security procedures, vehicles making multiple passes by a facility, individuals testing security by probing access points, and people in unusual locations with no apparent purpose.